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Salary and Fees

The first question that many potential clients ask us is, "What do you charge?" There are many things to take into consideration when comparing fees of various agencies. Our fee structure is competitive locally as well as nationally. In the beginning of our relationship, we require a $100.00 search fee. If you hire a long-term nanny from us, we charge the equivalent of six (6) weeks of the nanny's gross weekly salary. The referral fee is payable at the time you offer the nanny a job and she/he accepts your offer. There is a minimum fee of $1000.00 on any long-term referral.

This referral fee is based on the cost of doing business and the amount of time we devote to advertising for and screening applicants. We take the safety and security of your family very seriously.

The careful matching of a nanny's skills, experience and personality to your expectations is the area where we excel. We don't want to waste your time so good communication between you and your consultant is essential. Your consultant will follow up with you frequently during your search.

CHILDCARE
SPECIALIST
RESPONSIBILITIES COMPENSATION AGENCY FEE
Newborn Care
Specialist (NCS)
A newborn care specialist is a nanny with specialized training or extensive experience caring for newborns. Newborn Care Specialists may provide care for 24-hours, or may be booked for 4 to 12 hour daytime or evening shifts. Most NCS's are well experienced in the care of multiples.
$16 - $25 Per Hour/Care of multiples may be higher.
10% OF NCS's DAILY COMPENSATION OR $35 PER DAY MINIMUM
Sleep Trainer
Newborn Care Specialist/Sleep Trainer is someone that will typically stay with the baby for a few overnights to establish a sleep schedule. The sleep trainer's goal is to set healthy routines and help the parents to support the scheduling. Some parents chose to be away from home to prevent the temptation of interfering during the training.
$16 - $25 Per Hour/Care of multiples may be higher.
10% OF NCS's DAILY COMPENSATION OR $35 PER DAY MINIMUM
Weekend or
Evening Nanny
All nannies that are assigned to temporary child care assignments have had reference checks and have a current background report. Many are professional nannies that are supplementing their income or are nannies that prefer the flexibility of temporary assignments.
$12 - $16 Per Hour
$25 PER DAY
Summer or School Break Sitter/Nanny
Experienced professional nannies, college students or teachers are available for daytime child care for children that are on a school break. Most care givers will take the children on outings if the parents approve, as well as work with them on their basic skills to keep them on track during the long break from the classroom.
$12 - $20 Per Hour. Teachers generally require a higher salary.
$25 PER DAY FOR SHORT TERM CARE OR $850 FOR THE FULL SUMMER.
Nanny Care for a Mildly Ill Child
(Short-term)
An experienced nanny that will stay with a child suffering from a mild case of the flu, a cold, respiratory infection, strep (if already on antibiotics), teething, fevers that are less than 102 degrees,or other short term illness.
$12 - $16 Per Hour
$25 PER DAY/ $30 FOR THE 1ST DAY IF IT'S A SAME DAY REQUEST.
Hotel Caregiver
(Visiting Nanny)
Experienced, well referenced, professional nannies are available to care for children of all ages for visiting families. The caregiver may stay in the room for the entire time or take the child or children on outings with the parents' permission. Outings may be to a children's movie,hotel swimming pool, the Children's Museum, or other places of interest.
$12 - $16 Per Hour.
$30 PER DAY
Sitter Service/Temporary Nanny/Temp to Hire
All nannies that are assigned to temporary child care assignments have had reference checks and have a current background report. Many are professional nannies that are between full time jobs or nannies that prefer the flexibility of temporary assignments. Temp assignments are 3 months or less.
$12 - $16 Per Hour
$25 PER DAY (for up to 3 months.) If parent decides to hire the nanny that is on the temp assignment, all fees will be applied toward the full referral fee.
Event Child Care Providers
Services that we coordinate with the hotel and host: Secure check in and check out, arts and crafts, entertainment such as face painting, arcade games, balloon artists,movies, etc. Separate infant room and toddler room.
Ratio: Infants 1 to 1.
Babies 2 to 1.
Toddlers 3 to 1.
Pre-school 4 to 1.
School-age 6 to 1.
$25 PER CAREGIVER. ALL RENTALS AND PURCHASES BILLED IN ADDITION.
Holiday Care Provider
Memorial Day, Labor Day, 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas,New Years Eve, New Years Day.
$16 - $24 Per Hour
$40 PER DAY
Long Term Child Care/Professional Nanny
Morningside Nannies accepts only the most qualified and well experienced caregiver candidates. Each candidate is thoroughly screened and must meet our agency's high standards. Every applicant must have glowing work references and a spotless background report.
$12 - $18 Per Hour for a well referenced nanny.
$100 search fee and the equivalent of six (6) weeks of the nanny's gross salary, minimum $1000 referral fee for full-time or part-time engagement. $25 per day on a temporary basis.
Mother's Helper
A less experienced nanny or someone that is comfortable working along side a stay at home parent. A parent's helper may be left in charge of the children for brief periods of time.
$10 - $15 Per Hour
$100 search fee and the equivalent of six (6) weeks of the nanny's gross salary, minimum $1000 referral fee for full-time or part-time engagement. $25 per day on a temporary basis.
Governess/Tutor
A governess is an educationally qualified nanny employed by a family for the full-time or part-time private home education or tutoring of the family's children. A governess is an educator and is not expected to perform any household duties. A tutor will usually be a college student or teacher.
$18 - $25 Per Hour
$25 PER DAY
Housekeeper or Senior Companion
Someone who has strong references regarding their experience in cleaning and maintaining a home or working with senior citizens. May be full time, part-time, or on an as-needed basis.
$15 -$20 Per Hour for cleaning or companion.
$100 search fee and the equivalent of six (6) weeks of the nanny's gross salary, minimum $1000 referral fee for full-time or part-time engagement. $25 per day on a temporary basis.
House or Pet Sitter
Professional, qualified caregivers are available to stay overnight in your home to care for pets or give your home the lived-in appearance while you are away.
$50 per night
$25 PER DAY

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