Hiring a nanny or household staff? Here’s what to expect.
The wrong hire costs you time, money, and emotional bandwidth. Our What to Expect Guide walks you through the whole process, from defining the role to your caregiver’s first 90 days, so you can get it right the first time.
What each role covers and what it costs
A realistic hiring timeline, week by week
Interview questions, trial days and red flags
Work agreements, payroll and onboarding
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What’s inside the guide
Everything we walk our own clients through, in one place, written by parents who’ve been there.
- 01
Choosing the right role
Nanny, family assistant, household manager, newborn care specialist. What each one does and how to decide what your household actually needs.
- 02
Budget & compensation
How pay is set in the Triangle, what’s included in a competitive offer, and the household employer taxes most families don’t know about.
- 03
Your hiring timeline
How long a search really takes, when to start, and why newborn and summer placements need extra runway.
- 04
Interviews & trial days
The questions that reveal how someone really works, what a paid trial day should look like, and the red flags to watch for.
- 05
Vetting & background checks
What a thorough screening covers, how to verify references properly, and why “they seemed great” isn’t enough.
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Agreements & the first 90 days
What to put in a work agreement, setting expectations on day one, and building a relationship that lasts.
This guide is for you if…
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You’re hiring your first nanny
Admitting you need help is one hurdle. Knowing where to start is another. We’ll take it step by step.
You’re replacing a caregiver
Moving on from a nanny is hard on everyone. Learn how to make the next hire the one that sticks.
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You need more hands at home
Household managers and family assistants are a different hire. See how the role, pay and process change.
“They held our hands through the entire process, were always available to answer any questions we had. This was our first time ever working with a nanny.”
Christy Zigler, Ph.D. · Google Review
provided and filled for families in the Triangle area.
placement guarantee, with ongoing support
Let’s get this right the first time.
Grab the free guide and walk into your search knowing exactly what to expect.