Finding the right Nannie should feel exciting, not overwhelming. At Nurturing Nannies, we take on the entire process: the search, the vetting, the interviews, the employment, and the ongoing support. Our employment-based model means your Nannie is our employee. protecting you, protecting them, and setting the foundation for care that actually lasts.
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Whether you want us to handle everything or you're navigating the process yourself, we're here to help.
Ways We Can Support Your Family
What Makes Us Different
We're not a referral agency. We're not a franchise. We're an independent, employment-based agency built by someone who has spent 24 years doing this work.
We Are the Legal Employer
Your Nannie is our W2 employee. We handle payroll, taxes, workers' comp, and MN Paid Leave. So you never have to.
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Founded by a Career Nannie
Rachel Tepley built this agency after 24 years in the childcare industry, 15 as a career nannie. She's not a recruiter or a franchise owner. She's done this work and she built this agency because families deserved better.​
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Every Caregiver Is Vetted Before You Meet Them
Background checks, CPR certification, identity verification, reference calls, social media screeningall completed before a single introduction. No exceptions.
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Custom Matching. Not a Database Pull.
Every search is personal. We learn your family's values, parenting style, and household dynamics, then hand-select candidates who genuinely align.
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Support That Doesn't End at Placement
Regular check-ins, ongoing resources, and a team that stays connected because we're the employer. We're invested in making it work long after day one.​
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We Support Every Kind of Family
Whether you hire us or go it alone, we've built resources to help you do this safely and confidently. Because we believe every family deserves access to good guidance, not just the ones who can afford full service.​
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How It Works
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Apply
We Search
Tell us about your family. Our brief application helps us understand your needs, schedule, and what matters most to you.
We recruit, vet, and interview candidates on your behalf, then present you with a curated shortlist of the best matches.
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Meet Your Nannie
Connect with your top choices through meet-and-greets or trial days. When you find your fit, we coordinate everything.
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Ongoing Support
As the legal employer, we stay actively involved, with regular check-ins, resources, and support whenever you need it.
“We didn’t know where to start — now we have the support we didn’t know we needed.”
As first-time parents, we were completely overwhelmed trying to find the right childcare for baby A. We found Nurturing Nannies through the Minneapolis Lakes Lifestyle Magazine and we’re so glad we did! Rachel took the time to walk us through all of our options, explain how things worked and took so much stress off our shoulders. Being able to watch the interviews vs. doing them ourself was a game changer! We couldn’t be happier with our nanny and highly recommend working with Nurturing Nannies.
– Lisa & Matt R., Minneapolis Area | Parents to a 4-month-old
Our 12-Step Vetting Process
Only the best make it through. Here's how we ensure it.
Every caregiver is fully screened before they ever meet your family. No shortcuts. No exceptions.
1. Application Review: work history, experience, and initial fit assessment
2. Phone Screening: goals, communication style, and family alignment
3. Professional Interview: caregiving philosophy, experience, and in-depth evaluation
4. Identity Verification: SSN trace and federal records check via Yardstik
5. Comprehensive Background Check: national, federal, county-level, and sex offender registry
6. Certification/Education Verified: CPR, First Aid, and any specialized training confirmed
7. Social Media & Internet Screening: public conduct reviewed against our values
8. Professional Reference Checks: direct phone calls to former employers
9. Character Reference Checks: personal references assessed for values and temperament
10. Values & Compatibility Assessment: caregiving philosophy and communication style
11. Employee Training & Onboarding: agency standards, safety, and professionalism
12. Ongoing Evaluations: regular performance check-ins after placement
TIME & INVESTMENT OVERVIEW
The Investment
We use a simple, all-inclusive hourly rate model. No hidden fees. No payroll surprises. Included in your rate: 100% of your Nannie's pay, payroll and taxes, agency fees, ongoing support, and Nannie benefits.
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To begin, you'll pay a one-time $188 family registration fee and a $700 search fee ($888 total, both non-refundable, due at signing).
Two weeks of your Nannie's salary is due once we've found your match, not before.
Please Note
At Nurturing Nannies, empowering nannies and supporting the modern family starts with mutual respect. To maintain this high standard of care, we reserve the right to refuse service to any party for any reason. We are a strictly non-discriminatory agency and do not tolerate bias based on race, creed, color, age, disability, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law.
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