Los Angeles Nanny Services
Smart Sitting has streamlined the process of finding, hiring, and working with exceptional nannies - without losing the heart of the matter.
You juggle a life that requires you to be on top of your game. Why make your homelife another source of stress? With over a decade of finding phenomenal nannies for busy families, Smart Sitting understands the needs of LA families and knows how to find just the right fit for who you are.
With our personalized approach, Smart Sitting’s dedicated team does the heavy lifting of recruiting and talking with standout LA candidates, helping you find a nanny who won’t drop the ball.
LA Full-Time and Part-time Nanny
Search, Connect & Hire in Los Angeles
We recruit full-time and part-time SmartSitters in Los Angeles who proactively embrace the demands of your position - and provide a nurturing, stimulating environment to promote your children’s development. We handle the practical details, from outlining job descriptions and speaking with nannies to assess their fit with your family, through to helping you hire your ideal nanny and manage the employment relationship.
$249-499 search engagement includes:
Phone consultation with personal Family Specialist and family needs assessment
Crafting job description and benefits to attract ideal talent
Recruitment team conducts personalized search for your position
3 pre-screened candidates handpicked for the position
Personalized and detailed presentation of candidates
Family Specialist arranges interviews and trials
Assistance in crafting work agreement and setting up payroll
$30-35+ nanny's hourly rate includes:
Rate negotiated based on location, experience, and requirements of position
Convenient payroll setup through our partnership with HomePay, if desired
We help you consider transportation reimbursements, health insurance stipend, and PTO as part of preparing a competitive offer
Thorough county, national, and federal background checks run upon successful hire for ultimate reassurance ($150 value)
20% after placement includes:
1:1 Dedicated Family Specialist available for ongoing support
General support also available 365 days per year
Service premium based on nanny's gross income: 20% per week or of nanny's annual income, family’s choice
$499 search engagement credited back to families opting for 20% placement within 30 days of hire
Continued support for nanny within the Smart Sitting network, including professional development, valuable information, and a strong community
How It Works
Consult
We'll get to know you and help craft the details around the role you're looking to fill. This informs our thorough search for ideal nannies.
Connect
Once we’ve launched the search and narrowed the possibilities to a few top candidates who we present to you in detailed profiles, Smart Sitting helps take care of the meeting and hiring process.
Support
We’re not done after the hire — we’re here to help manage your childcare into the future, with personal, dedicated support to last the lifetime of your childcare needs.
Find SmartSitters in Los Angeles
Experienced, engaging caregivers who can keep up with your kids.
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Working With Us
Creating connections with incredible nannies that families love
“We both have extremely demanding jobs. As a producer I barely even took time off to have our baby! So we had basically no time to search for a nanny before the baby came. Smart Sitting really saved us. We also have a bit of a unique setup so it was important for us to find someone adaptable, and they helped us work out how to outline the position that would get great people. We loved the nanny they sent us right away. This was our first child so there were a lot of unknowns for us - but we were so happy to have her expertise to help set up our routines, enabling us to get back to work smoothly. Smart sitting was a lifesaver!”
— Smart Sitting parent Nicole P.
Frequently Asked Questions
Smart Sitting makes your search for trusted nannies in L.A. easy and successful.
How much does it cost to hire a nanny in L.A.?
Rates for a nanny or babysitter in Los Angeles vary greatly. Less experienced nannies in positions with less responsibility generally earn $17-22/hour, while highly specialized nannies may earn $30-40/hour. Overtime applies for all nannies working over 40 hours/week. SmartSitters typically earn $30-35/hr. Including paid time off and other benefits as part of a hiring package will make your long-term position more competitive and attract exceptional nannies. We are happy to help you craft a competitive offer to secure your favorite candidate.
How do I hire a nanny in Los Angeles?
These days there are many ways to hire a nanny in L.A., but instead of making it easier, in some ways it’s gotten more complicated. Listing services do not speak with their members or verify employment history. Parent forums and groups may offer a personal referral but still leave you with the overwhelming work of interviewing multiple candidates, calling references, and handling the hiring details on your own. A reputable nanny agency that understands the demands of an L.A. lifestyle can help you find professional candidates with just the experience, values, and energy your family is looking for and will help you through the entire hiring process.
What kind of longterm childcare can I find in Los Angeles?
Families in Los Angeles rely on dependable, flexible childcare coverage that fits their busy lifestyles and puts their children's wellbeing and development front and center. Daycares provide good coverage for children in groups but do not offer solutions for sick days or extended hours. Location is another tiring factor in accounting for the time it takes to get to pickup and dropoff. The upside is that L.A. is home to some of the country’s greatest full-time and part-time nannies. These nannies have significant experience helping local families and the team player attitude needed to manage the ins and outs of your home life.
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