FAQs

The candidates we work with are professionals and expect to be employed by your family legally, the same way someone would anticipate employment in a corporate setting. The practice of paying nannies off the books, often referred to as ‘under

As the nanny’s employer, your family will be accountable for withholding taxes. It’s important to note that a nanny cannot be classified as a 1099 independent contractor. In Europe or the UK, your family will be the nanny’s employer, you

We advise employers to consider the perspective of the employee when deciding on these matters. The particular benefits offered can differ based on the nanny’s individual requirements and the nature of their specific job placement. Common benefits include: paid vacation

Nannies & Mannies earn at least 17€/hour in Europe, $25/hour in the US, £18/hour in the UK or equivalent in all other countries, plus overtime if applicable. There is no difference in salary for a live-in or live-out nannies.

Our final fee for long-term placements is 10% of the nanny’s net annual compensation. Our final fee for travel or temporary placements is 20% of the nanny’s net compensation. In instances that the nanny’s annual compensation is expressed as gross,

For placements less than 6 months, we advise using our travel and temp services.

We strive to assist you in making the correct hiring choice from the start. We also recognize that introducing new caregivers to your children can be a tense experience for everyone. Therefore, our team remains available post-placement to offer advice

We recommend that families conduct a paid trial period ranging from 1 to 5 days for each potential candidate during the interview stage. Extended trial periods may be arranged, depending on the availability of the candidates.

Each candidate is subjected to a thorough screening process, including several interviews with our team. We verify a minimum of three professional references, two of which are contactable (encouraging future employers to connect) and perform an online and social media