Chicago Nanny Pricing
Mom’s Best Friend fees are transparent and worth every moment of time saved! For over 25 years, the majority of our business comes from returning Chicago families and word-of-mouth referrals, ensuring that families are extremely happy with the quality of in-home caregivers, and the level of service we provide.
Membership Fee: $300 (good for one year)
| Placement Type | Placement Fee |
|---|---|
| Live-Out (Come-and-Go) Nanny / Nanny Manager |
10% of the candidate’s gross annual compensation Based on 52 weeks in a year. |
| Nanny Share / Nanny Manager Share / Specialty Placement |
12% of the candidate’s gross annual compensation Based on 52 weeks in a year. |
| Child Educator / Private Educator |
13-15% of the candidate’s gross annual compensation depending on requirements Based on 52 weeks in a year. |
| Live-In Nanny, Other Specialty Caregiver Placements |
20% of the candidate’s gross annual compensation Based on 52 weeks in a year. |
| Short-Term Nanny | $250/week with a minimum of 12 weeks ($3,000). Can be extended for $250/week in 4-week increments ($1,000 each). Payments cap out at 1 year – 52 weeks. |
All placement fees are non-refundable and are due prior to the candidate’s start date, or within seven days of the decision to hire a candidate (whichever comes first). All fees are payable by ACH, check or major credit card. Credit card fees over $1,000 will be subject to a 3% third-party payment processing fee.
All placements include:
- A confidential consultation to discuss your family’s needs
- Candidate recruiting, identification, pre-screening, and matching
- Our screening process including an extensive criminal background investigation, motor vehicle records check, and identity verification.
- Family interview process
- Parent Handbook including an Employment Agreement, Nanny Evaluations, Daily Log, Development Plans, In Case of Emergency Forms, etc.
- Consultation with GTM Payroll Services regarding nanny payroll taxes (recommended)
- Weekly curriculum sent to your nanny
- Mom’s Best Friend Nanny Professional Development materials (provided to nannies) covering Parent/Employer Relationships, Professionalism, Situational Role Playing, Physical Care, Domestic Tasks and Resources/References
- Unlimited support for the life of the placement: advice on industry standards, proper protocol, employment questions
- 1-hr consultation with Lindsay Heller, The Nanny Doctor