You run the house. We send profiles already briefed on your household’s expectations—aligned before they arrive.
What We Offer
- 3-6 pre-briefed candidates who are:
- Aligned to your client protocols
- Estate-experienced
- NDA-bound
- Pre-vetted
- Travel-ready
- Tailored to the families unique needs
- Fast response direct to executive level, discreet follow-up
Why Choose Adventure Nannies as your trusted referral partner?
You don’t need another vendor. You need a partner who makes you look good—every single time.
Your Strategic Advantage in Client Support
Why trusted advisors Partner With Us
We operate as a discreet extension of your team, ensuring every referral enhances your client relationships and protects your professional standing.
- Mitigate Risk and Liability
Every referral carries implicit risk. We neutralize this by ensuring each placement is legally airtight and NDA-bound. Our process is built to meet fiduciary expectations, safeguarding your credibility and providing a reputation-safe solution you can stand behind.
- Experience Unmatched Speed and Discretion
Your time is invaluable. We honor it by providing direct access to our senior team via a private line or email.
- Deliver a Turnkey, Professional Solution
We provide more than candidates; we provide solutions that are ready to implement. Our professionals are estate-experienced and have been pre-briefed on the unique protocols of u households, from chain of command to privacy expectations.
A Commitment to Verified Accountability
As a Certified B Corporation™, we are legally committed to high standards of accountability and transparency. This rigorous, third-party verification provides an extra layer of trust and reputation-safety for every placement, ensuring our operations align with the integrity your clients expect.
“We are so beyond thankful.”
and other kind words from Adventure Nannies families
Adventure Nannies helped in the process of getting connected with the family, negotiating details, and assisting with setting up logistics and expectations to help me prepare for my first international nannying adventure. They continue to be available for guidance, allowing me to feel supported and comfortable enough to travel to the far side of the world as a nanny.
The team at Adventure Nannies was there with us every step of the way and shared so much guidance and so many resources and expert advice throughout the process, and continue to check in with us to this day.
[Our nanny] has enriched our lives in many ways, and we hope our relationship with her continues long into the future. She has become a member or family, and we can’t wait for upcoming adventures with her.
A Professional Framework for High-Trust Placements
We provide clear and competitive frameworks to help your clients attract dedicated, long-term professionals.
Adventure Nannies does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. We encourage our families to follow EEO practices when interviewing and selecting candidates for their positions.
Our team provides straightforward, market-aligned compensation guidance to attract and retain committed, career-focused professionals.
We ensure every placement is structured to be compliant, competitive, and easy to navigate, supporting you and your client with a clear, risk-managed process.
To secure skilled, career-focused professionals, we have established the following standard compensation and fee structures:
Placement & Compensation Structure
- Professional Services Retainer: A launch fee, ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 depending on the search perameters and requirements, initiates the confidential search process.
- Placement Fee: Upon a successful placement, the one-time fee is equivalent to 25-30% of the candidate's gross annual compensation.
Additionally, you can expect an Adventure Nanny to seek:
- Candidate Compensation: Annualized compensation for our vetted, estate-ready professionals typically ranges from $100,000 to $175,000+ per year, which allows clients to make competitive offers for skilled and experienced talent.
- Professional Benefits: A competitive offer includes a standard benefits package, such as health insurance or a healthcare stipend and paid time off.
Other Support
Long-Term Nannies
Positive, proactive professionals who care about your child as much as you do.
Travel & Temp Nannies
Adaptable, flexible helpers who foster your child’s curiosity wherever life takes your family.
Private Educators
Creative collaborators who meet kids right where they are and empower them to become life-long learners.
Newborn Care Specialists
Trained experts who help care for your little one so you can savor this all-too-short season.
Common Questions
About Adventure Nannies Candidates
How do you find candidates for nanny positions?
Candidates find us through personal and client referrals, our extended nanny network, specialized training programs, local university networks, parenting groups and organizations, our website, networking, and word of mouth. We actively recruit for every family we work with and receive more than 10,000 candidate applications from across the country every year.
Less than 5% of candidates who apply to Adventure Nannies make it through our rigorous qualification process.
Can you help our family find a nanny who has been trained in RIE / Montessori / Waldorf / Pikler?
Yes! We often run specialized searches for nannies who are well-versed in many alternative education and childcare practices.
You may also consider candidates with a basic familiarity and appreciation for your preferred approach and then invest in a formal certification course for the ideal candidate if one is desired.
Can you help us find a bilingual nanny?
Yes! Many of our professional nannies are fluent in second and third languages such as Spanish, French, Mandarin, and American Sign Language. We are one of the only agencies nationwide that offers specialized searches with language and specific education requirements!
Please keep in mind that specialized searches often result in extended timelines.
Can you helps us find a nanny who specializes in working with children with disabilities?
Yes! This is one of our most popular requests. We have many nannies who have formal training, certifications, and/or have years of experience with children who have a range of support needs.
What other household duties do nannies typically perform?
In addition to childcare, a nanny’s household duties may include:
- keeping the children’s areas organized/tidy
- pitching in to the overall cleanliness of the household (light housekeeping)
- loading and unloading the dishwasher
- running errands
- basic meal preparation
- folding/putting away children’s laundry.
Many families who are seeking more of a focus around assisting, errands, cooking, or laundry title their position “nanny/family assistant” to better define the larger scope.
We help you create a job description to attract the ideal candidates.
About the Search and Screening Process
How long will my search take?
It’s good to begin your search at least four weeks before your ideal start date. The process can be shorter or longer depending on how responsive you are, availability of qualified candidates, and your geographic location. Our average timeline is currently 6-8 weeks.
What can I do to expedite the search process?
Families who communicate clearly and quickly tend to get the fastest results. For example, your feedback during the search process is vital to ensure the candidates we screen and present are exactly what you’re looking for.
It’s also important to clearly communicate expectations and guidelines in your candidate interviews and employment agreement, create a plan for training, and provide plenty of opportunities for feedback and open communication.
We guide you the whole way through.
How do you screen your candidates?
Each candidate has at least two interviews with our staff, including your dedicated placement manager. We also check at least three professional references and conduct an online and social media screen.
Once you’ve extended an offer of employment, your new hire will undergo a thorough background check in compliance with applicable laws:
- Criminal Background Investigation
- DMV Driving Record
- Social Security Number Verification
- Sex Offender Registry
- Civil Restraining Orders
- National Wants and Warrants
- Education Verification
- TrustLine Verification (California)
Is Adventure Nannies, itself, vetted?
Yes, we are! Adventure Nannies is vetted and held accountable by two distinct and rigorous organizations to ensure we operate with the highest level of integrity:
- The Association of Premier Nanny Agencies (APNA): We are an APNA-accredited agency. Since the nanny industry is largely unregulated, APNA provides critical oversight for domestic staffing agencies. As members, we undergo a thorough review of all documents and agreements to ensure we are operating ethically and legally within our industry.
- Certified B Corporation™: On a broader scale, our entire business model is verified by the non-profit B Lab™. As a Certified B Corp™, we meet high standards for social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability. This is a legal commitment to balance purpose with profit and consider the impact of our decisions on our clients, candidates, community, and the planet.
Together, these certifications ensure that every aspect of our agency—from our placement practices to our overall business ethics—is held to rigorous standards of integrity and accountability.
About Placement
Is there a trial period?
During the interview process, we encourage families to have a paid trial of 1 to 7 days for each candidate.
What if things don't go well after hiring my employee?
We make every effort to help you make the right hiring decision the first time around. But we also understand introducing new caretakers to your children can be stressful for all parties involved. That’s why our team stays in touch after placement to provide guidance as needed on how to preserve a good relationship with your new employee. Often, employer/nanny concerns can be resolved with communication and counseling.
However, due to the temporary nature of travel and temporary roles, we are often unable to replace the candidate you hired if things do not work out for any reason.
I only need a nanny for a few months. What are my options?
For placements shorter than 6 months, we recommend using our travel and temp services.
About Agency Fees and Nanny Compensation
What are your agency fees?
Our nanny placements begin with a $1,000 to $5,000 launch fee, and our final placement fee is 25-30% of the nanny’s gross annual compensation.
What is the typical hourly rate for an Adventure Nanny?
Long-term Adventure Nannies earn at least $40 per hour, plus overtime if applicable. There is no difference in salary for a live-in or live-out nannies.
What benefits do you suggest offering?
We recommend employers put themselves in the shoes of an employee when making these decisions. Specific benefits vary depending on the nanny’s needs and their specific placement. Common benefits include:
- paid vacation and sick time
- holiday pay
- medical, dental, and/or vision insurance coverage or healthcare stipend
- contribution to nanny’s auto insurance plan
- use of car while not working
- gas mileage stipend
- meals while working
- work cell phone
- 401K
- relocation assistance
We offer guidance on how to craft your wage and benefits package.
How do I handle taxes for my employee?
Your family will be the nanny’s employer, so you’re responsible for tax withholding. A nanny cannot be a 1099 independent contractor.
We’re happy to introduce you to our expert payroll partners, HomeWork Solutions.
Why do I have to pay my nanny legally? None of my friends do.
The candidates we work with are professionals and expect to be legally employed by your family—the same way someone working for a business would expect to be employed.
It’s becoming less and less common for families to pay their nannies illegally (or more politely called “under the table”), as the IRS is taking more note of these infringements. Hiring a nanny illegally can often result in serious tax and legal consequences for families and also withholds vital protections for nannies, including unemployment and workers compensation benefits.
Additionally, nannies who are paid illegally are unable to verify their professional income and often struggle when applying for rental housing, mortgages, student loans, and auto loans.
We are always more than happy to talk to your friends and explain the risks they may be unknowingly taking on for both their family and their employee by neglecting to pay legally.