Frequently Asked Questions
How do you vet your nannies?
We have a rigorous vetting process in place to ensure that our nannies meet the highest standards of excellence and reliability.
Our vetting process includes thorough background checks, reference verification, and extensive interviews. You may also request to include a drug test prior to employment.
We conduct comprehensive interviews to assess their experience, qualifications, and compatibility with your family's specific requirements. We also take into account their demeanor, communication skills, and genuine passion for childcare.
Our commitment to your family's safety and satisfaction drives us to carefully screen and select nannies who embody professionalism, trustworthiness, and a genuine dedication to providing exceptional care.
How much does the placement cost?
Our nanny placement service involves a placement fee based on the type of nanny you are seeking. For full-time nanny placements, there is a one-time fee 16% of the nanny's annual wage (based on 52 weeks), due upon signing the work agreement.
If you are looking to place a part-time nanny, the fee is 25% of their annual wage.
Minumum fee: $3,000
This fee covers the comprehensive range of services we provide, including personalized matching, thorough vetting, extensive interviews, a custom work agreement created by a local attorney, ongoing support throughout and beyond the placement process.
We believe this investment ensures access to top-tier candidates and guarantees our commitment to delivering exceptional nanny placements tailored to your family's unique needs. Rest assured, our goal is to provide you with outstanding value and the peace of mind that comes with finding the perfect nanny for your family.
How much does a nanny cost in Cincinnati?
The pay rate for our nannies at Elite Nannies on Demand varies based on several factors, including qualifications, experience, job responsibilities, and the specific needs of your family.
While the pay rate for a nanny in Cincinnati might range from $18-$30 per hour, at Elite Nannies on Demand, we work with highly qualified nannies who bring exceptional skills and expertise to their role. As a result, the average pay rate requested by our qualified nannies typically ranges from $25 to $35 per hour. However, it's important to note that the final pay rate will ultimately depend on your specific arrangement and agreement.
We strive to strike a balance between fair compensation for our nannies' qualifications and experience while considering your budget and ensuring that you receive excellent value for the exceptional care provided to your children.
Are we required to pay taxes on our nanny's income?
Yes, as an employer, it is important to understand that you are responsible for fulfilling your tax obligations when employing a nanny. This includes withholding and remitting taxes on your nanny's income.
To simplify this process, Elite Nannies on Demand has partnered with GTM, a trusted provider of nanny payroll and tax services.
GTM specializes in handling the intricacies of household employment taxes, making it easy for you to manage payroll, deductions, and tax filings. Their services ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations, giving you peace of mind and allowing you to focus on providing a nurturing environment for your children.
With our partnership with GTM, setting up and managing payroll for your nanny becomes a seamless and hassle-free experience.
What benefits are typically offered to a nanny?
Most families hiring a nanny provide a range of standard benefits, including guaranteed hours, mileage reimbursement, paid holidays, vacation and sick time. In addition, some families choose to offer additional benefits such as a healthcare stipend and an education stipend.
Elite Nannies on Demand will work with you to create a benefits package specific to your preferences and needs.
How do you find your nannies?
At Elite Nannies on Demand, we use a variety of strategies to ensure we have a strong pool of highly qualified candidates.
Being a former Cincinnati nanny and a trusted Cincinnati-based agency, we’re able to use leverage personal connections and involvement in the local community to meet nannies. This hands-on approach allows us to identify nannies who share our commitment to providing reliable, professional, and loving care for children of all ages.
In addition to making personal connections, we strategically share job openings on job-seeking websites, local community pages and on our own job board. This ensures our job listings reach a wide range of qualified candidates, including those actively seeking nanny positions or those seeking a flexible childcare role as a temp nanny.
We don’t stop there- our comprehensive nanny vetting process includes a pre-screening and in-depth interview, thorough background checks, and glowing reviews from previous employers. This rigorous process ensures that only the most qualified nannies are matched with your family.
What is a career nanny?
A career nanny is a highly experienced childcare professional committed to providing long-term, high-quality childcare.
Unlike occasional babysitters, summer nannies, or someone working as a nanny to earn extra money while pursuing another career, career nannies have dedicated their profession to childcare.
Many career nannies have extensive training in child development, various certifications and trainings, CPR and first aid and specialized trainings in areas like Montessori, teaching, special needs, and infant care.
At Elite Nannies on Demand, we specialize in matching families in Cincinnati with career nannies who meet their unique needs.
How long does the placement take?
We ask families to plan for 4-8 weeks for the nanny placement process due to our rigorous screening procedures and the possibility that a candidate may need to provide 2 to 4 weeks’ notice to their current employer. However, jobs offering competitive compensation packages tend to attract a larger pool of highly qualified candidates and are often filled more quickly, usually being completed within 4 to 6 weeks.
We work efficiently to match families with the right caregiver, and find that prompt responses to scheduling calls and interviews allows the nanny search to progress smoothly.
What makes Elite Nannies on Demand different from other nanny agencies?
We go beyond just matching families with caregivers. Elite Nannies on Demand offers a concierge-level experience designed to simplify life for busy families.
From on-demand care to long-term placements, every nanny we refer is thoroughly vetted and background checked, highly qualified, and selected to meet your family’s unique needs.
With responsive support, flexible options, and a team that truly understands the importance of trust and reliability, we make finding exceptional childcare seamless and stress-free.
Do you only place nannies in Cincinnati?
Elite Nannies on Demand is proudly based in Cincinnati, where we have a strong local presence and deep understanding of the families we serve. While Cincinnati is our home base, we also support families in nearby cities including Columbus, Dayton, Cleveland, Louisville, and Lexington. If you’re in or around these areas, we’re happy to discuss how we can bring our signature concierge-level service to you.
What is a Newborn Care Specialist?
A Newborn Care Specialist is an individual trained and skilled in newborn care. They provide unique expertise in all aspects of newborn care, parental education and support. Their job is to help nurture and care for newborns while providing guidance and education for the parents.
What services does a Newborn Care specialist provide?
The primary role of a Newborn Care Specialist is to provide assistance and education after the parents bring the baby home from the hospital. Many times this help will include scheduling, feeding, sleep training, help with breastfeeding and more.
Newborn Care Specialists will generally work night shifts managing the baby’s care while the parents sleep restfully. When the baby wakes up, the NCS feeds by bottle or brings the baby to the mom for nursing.
During the daytime a Newborn Care Specialist will provide similar care and also strive to create a nurturing and stimulating environment for the baby during waking hours. Both day and night NCS document the baby’s patterns and keep a log of sleeping, feeding and changing times to assist in transitioning the baby to a regular schedule. My information on daytime NCS care can be found under Consultations.
Newborn Care Specialists are generally not responsible for household duties unrelated to the new baby or for the care of other children in the household.
What are the general duties of a Night Nanny/Newborn Care Specialist?
A Newborn Care Specialist will typically perform the following duties:
• Educate and support parents.
• Create a smooth transition for family during the newborn stage.
• Troubleshoot potential issues of concern with the newborn and offer professional options to resolve them.
• Maintain a thorough log of infant feeding and sleep patterns.
• Assist the family with any feeding issues they may have, including formula feeding and the facilitation of breastfeeding and be knowledgeable in answering feeding related questions.
• Soothes babies using skills and proven techniques that help calm newborns.
• To provide care for the newborn and perform some or all of the following tasks:
• Diapering
• Changing
• Bathing
• Circumcision Care
• Bottle Preparation (Breastmilk & Formula)
• Bottle Cleaning
• Organization & Maintenance of Nursery
• Create a regular feeding schedule
• Assist in establishing healthy sleep habits
• Maintain a thorough log of eating, sleeping and behavioral patterns
• Take over complete care of newborn at night to provide parents time to sleep
What is the typical work schedule for a Night Nanny/Newborn Care Specialist?
A Newborn Care Specialist schedule typically consists of 8-10 hour shifts, but might be 12 or 24 hours long when the baby has just arrived or when sleep training begins. An NCS can be available for part-time, short term jobs, but usually works a minimum of 4 weeks.
What is the Difference between a Night Nurse, Night Nanny, and NCS?
While it might seem like all of these titles are interchangeable and mean the same thing, there are actually some differences in the tasks performed, trainings and certifications received and experience. I will explain some of these differences below:
Night Nurse/Baby Nurse
A night nurse is someone who is a registered nurse that works in home with babies that have medical complications and require someone trained in medical practices. It is necessary to check credentials and make sure that the night nurse you are hiring is actually a trained and registered nurse. The term night nurse used to mean the same as night nanny, but it is outdated and now only represents someone who has the credentials to be a registered nurse.
A night nurse/baby nurse would typically only offer overnight care for medically fragile babies 0-12 months, but might offer care to older children as well.
Night Nanny
A night nanny is someone that has childcare experience but has not gone through any formal training. Usually a night nanny will receive guidance and supervision from the parents and will rely on them to tell her what to do and when to do it.
A night nanny typically offers overnight care for newborns and infants, but might offer care for older children if needed.
Newborn Care Specialist
An NCS is someone who has gone through formal training to become a newborn care specialist. Unlike a night nanny, they usually give guidance and wisdom to the parents. An NCS has more experience working with newborns and can teach the parents about newborn care, hygiene, safety, sleep, and more. An NCS is your personal go-to expert on infants. An NCS is the optimal choice for first time parents or parents who want a caregiver that can take charge and doesn’t need specific instructions on what to do each night.
An NCS typically offers overnight care for newborns ages 0-3 months.
What do you mean when you say your overnight newborn care is education and sleep focused?
Our overnight newborn care goes beyond basic caregiving. It means we prioritize helping your baby develop healthy sleep habits while providing parents with ongoing education and support. Our experienced caregivers use evidence-based techniques to gently encourage restful sleep patterns, all tailored to your family’s routine and preferences. We also offer guidance and feedback to empower you with the knowledge and confidence to support your baby’s sleep and development long term.
This approach ensures both your baby and your family get the restful nights and peace of mind you deserve.
