When my partner was suddenly offered the job of her dreams a few weeks after the birth of our baby…read morewe had to find a nanny we trusted really fast! After some mixed results trying to hire from the various marketplace sites with our older child, we decided to try out Bay Super Nannies. Becky was amazing, listened to all of our must-haves and nice-to-haves and sent us three highly qualified candidate profiles the same day, all of whom would have been good fits for us. She also gave us some really helpful resources and walked us through the interview and contract process in a way that worked for us. We hired a candidate we felt great about within the week. The low upfront cost of the process is really reassuring and the overall cost is very reasonable - you don't just get access to the network, you get a lot of support throughout the process too. I would recommend Bay Super Nannies!

Becky was amazing! She helped us find a great nanny incredibly quickly, was super responsive and…read morecommunicative, and a joy to work with. Highly recommend!

Genuine Nannies is truly exceptional at what they do. Their approach to matchmaking is thoughtful…read moreand intentional--they understand that each nanny has unique skills, and not every nanny fits every family. Amy and Marie take the time to ensure real alignment, and they never submit a candidate unless there's genuine compatibility. They represent one of the strongest portfolios of nannies in the Bay Area, and their work is driven by both passion and compassion--something rare even compared to top corporate recruiters. I'm now working with two wonderful families through Genuine Nannies and feel honored to be part of the homes they carefully matched me with. Highly recommend for Nannies and for Families.

I am writing this letter to sincerely thank Genuine Nannies for helping me find an amazing nanny…read moreposition. I cannot speak highly enough of their services and the genuine care they put into connecting nannies with the right families. I had been searching for a new position for several weeks when I found Genuine Nannies. Unlike other experiences I've had, this agency immediately made me feel supported. They were diligent in verifying my background and references, which I know ensures they only represent high-caliber caregivers. The team took the time to truly listen to what I was looking for, ensuring that my skills and personality aligned with the family. They were incredibly professional, navigating the contract negotiations smoothly and providing me with peace of mind every step of the way. Because of their hard work, I am now in a role that I absolutely love. If you are a nanny looking for a professional, warm, and effective agency, I highly recommend Genuine Nannies, Amy and Marie are truly the best in the business. Best, Elsa.

I hired a babysitter using Joanna's Nannie's when I needed extra help because my regular nanny was…read moreout of town. They were professional to work with, and it was less hassle than using an app. I felt confident in the sitter they set up for me and felt peace of mind knowing that the sitter had been screened, etc. I would use their service again as needed in the future.

We've had a 50% success rate with Joanna's Nannies…read more Two of the four nannies we experienced were appallingly bad (to where we may as well have hired a high schooler) and the other two were above and beyond awesome. The good nannies were a joy to have around. So, it's a mixed bag and your mileage will vary depending on who you get.

We had a fantastic experience with Golden Gate Nannies. Their team is professional, responsive, and…read moretruly experts at childcare matching. They saved us so much time by handling the screening and interview scheduling. We found an incredible part time caregiver through them and couldn't be happier.

Can't say enough good things about Golden Gate Nannies and Shea. Shea took the time to really…read moreunderstand our family needs and dynamics, which made all the difference. She didn't just rush us through a questionnaire - she listened carefully and asked thoughtful questions to truly get what would work for our unique situation. The candidates she found for us were outstanding, head and shoulders above the typical people we found ourselves. Each person was thoroughly vetted, professional, and perfectly aligned with what we were looking for. It was honestly hard to pick between the final three candidates, all of whom were outstanding. Shea helped us make informed and wise decisions at key moments, providing guidance when we needed it most. Her expertise was invaluable! We are thrilled to have worked with Shea and would strongly recommend her to anyone looking for a top-flight nanny.

This review is for Luo Ah Yi. She was a great postpartum nanny for our family during the first…read moremonth after our daughter was born. She made a huge difference during a very busy time. She took full responsibility for our newborn overnight so we could rest, and she also cooked three meals a day for our family. Everything was delicious, varied, took our input into account. Beyond her work ethic, she is warm, kind, and wonderful with children. She was gentle and loving with our newborn and built a sweet bond with our 5-year-old. She was also flexible, easy to work with, and quickly felt like part of our family. We highly recommend her to any chinese-speaking family looking for a postpartum nanny.

We were incredibly fortunate to have Zhang A Yi during the first 3 months of our journey with our…read morenewborn. Her experience, attentiveness, and proactiveness in taking care of not only everything for the baby but also our home made such a big difference during this crazy time for us. Zhang A Yi is incredibly knowledgeable about newborn care and immediately stepped in to help the moment she arrived, handling everything from feeding and bathing, to soothing him and putting him to bed. Given we're first time parents, she was also very helpful in decoding our son's crying/fussiness for us and provided great tips for taking care of him. In those first few weeks when we were still adjusting, she would oftentimes even cut her afternoon break short to help out, despite us insisting that she rest. It was honestly surprising to us just how quickly we became comfortable with Zhang A Yi and entrusted her with our son's care. She really treated our baby as if he were her own and it was very reassuring to see just how much she genuinely cared about him (and how much he enjoyed being with her as well). There was no shortage of smiles and cooing when Zhang A Yi was practicing tummy time with him or entertaining him with all his toys. In addition to Zhang A Yi being very attentive to our baby, she was also incredibly observant when it came to the day-to-day. She'd proactively clean any dishes that we left out, and on the occasions that we'd take our baby out with us to meet up with friends, we'd come back to a very clean and organized home (even though Zhang A Yi was not at all required to help with this). And as the cherry on top to all this - she's also a fantastic cook. You'd think that over the course of 3 months we'd have gotten through her entire repertoire of dishes, but she continued to surprise us with something new. Mealtime was definitely something we looked forward to every day. We've really enjoyed having Zhang A Yi as part of the family and would highly recommend her to anyone who's looking for a dedicated and warm-hearted nanny to help with taking care of their newborn.

I am really impressed with Hello Nanny team. They are very professional!…read more They understand and listen to your needs and they answer right away when you text or email them. They are friendly and helpful in ever way possible. I highly recommended! Thank you Hello Nanny!!

My husband and I own our own company and we have 6 kids. We have gone through so many agencies and…read morenannies and have always had tremendous stress related to childcare for our 4 youngest kids for the last 8 years. My banker connected me with Stephanie of Hello Nanny and she then introduced me to her partner Marie. I knew early on that they would love this for us and they DID! The nanny they found for us is now part of the family. she's works VERY well with our Au Pair and between the both of them, our 4 kids are not just taken care of, but they are THRIVING and HAPPY. The initial steps to working with them were seem-less and thorough. The search and interview phase was detailed and efficient. They even placed me with a temporary nanny while i searched for the right fit long term nanny. The care after words was 5 start and they are extremely receptive to feedback. Having two ladies that totally understand what it's like to work a lot and also be an involved parent looking for great care for your kids - priceless. I'm so grateful for what they did for my family and will never ever use another nanny agency again.

I have been working with Town & Country since 2017. I have been matched with many wonderful…read morefamilies for temp positions as a nanny and for longer positions as a newborn care specialist and doula. They have built a beautiful community that understands both sides of a care relationship--the parents and the caregivers. I am thankful especially for working with Sandra who has supported my personal and professional growth. Three members of my household work with T+C, and I have been confident in referring both providers and parents/families to them.

We have been a long-term client (almost 20 years). Unfortunately, the agency is not what is used to…read morebe. They have placed candidates without the appropriate level of experience, which has created some challenges. They seem to source candidates by relying on 3rd party cites, and have now very light vetting. They have also interfaced with us in a way that lacked not only polish, but a true lack of professionalism, a lack of empathy, and quite frankly, a lack of competence.

We have been sending our daughter to Apple Tree for the past year and a half, since she was a baby,…read moreon the recommendation of a friend. Now as a toddler, she loves to tell us about her friends and teachers there. Jasmine and the team are very warm, experienced and communicative, and all the kids look delighted to see them each day at dropoff. They plan an amazing range of activities, usually with a fun "theme" of the week, and we've noticed at home that she picks up practical skills like tidying and putting on clothes. We also appreciate that they have a large outdoor space, and provide meals for the kids. We are very grateful and would highly recommend!

We feel incredibly fortunate to have had our daughter attend Apple Tree for a short but very…read moreimpactful six months before we moved out of San Francisco. It was, without a doubt, one of the best decisions we made for her early development and happiness. From day one, we had complete confidence in Jasmine and her dedicated team. They made a thoughtful effort to ensure our daughter felt welcome during her transition into daycare--bringing her favorite toys (baby dolls) to her at drop-off to help soothe her. By the third day, she was no longer crying at drop-off and quickly began looking forward to going to school. She regularly talks about her amazing teachers--Chloe, Toni, and Ruby--and all the friends she made in her classroom. One standout example of Apple Tree's incredible attention to detail: during her very first week, they surprised us by celebrating her 2nd birthday with a cake and singing, even though she was brand new. She was absolutely beaming in the photos they shared with us. The classroom activities were varied, thoughtful and based on monthly themes. We loved receiving weekly photo updates that showed all the fun and educational things she was doing. It was clear she was thriving in this environment. A unique and helpful perk of Apple Tree is the monthly Parent's Day--offering full-day weekend drop-in care. This gave us valuable time to recharge, knowing she was in a safe and familiar space where she was happy and well-cared for. We also really appreciated the flexibility Apple Tree provided with our variable weekly schedule, allowing for earlier drop-offs when needed. Since starting at Apple Tree, our daughter's confidence and independence have blossomed. The school gently encouraged her to do things on her own--like putting on her jacket and shoes--which built her self-esteem. We started potty training over spring break, and thanks to the attentive support from her teachers, she was fully potty trained within a month. There are so many more positive things we could say about Apple Tree. We are deeply grateful for the nurturing and joyful community they created, and we feel so lucky our daughter was a part of it, even for a short time. If you're considering enrolling your child here and have any hesitations, let this review be the encouragement you need--Apple Tree is truly a gem.

Jodi's an above and beyond LCC (local childcare consultant). She's so supportive of aupair host…read morefamilies. Anytime I need Jodi's help, she's so responsive, we connect within hours, if not minutes. We've worked with Jodi for going on 4 years. Specifically for us, this past year we had to part ways with one of our au pairs and Jodi helped us navigate the situation as frictionless as possible. What's also really important is that when the year is up and it's time to find a new au pair, Jodi also always connects us with good au pairs -- her suggestions have been our most successful matches (vs when we've just chosen off of profiles and interviews). And if all of this werent enough, Jodi is of course, great with the au pairs themselves. All in all, Jodi's a tremendous resource and coach to all of us ladies* (host moms and au pairs alike) in coaching us through life skills of communication, expectations setting, and management. Thank you, Jodi! * and yes there are host dad's and bro-pairs, but for us it's always been ladies.

Jodi is simply the best! She is the most responsive, caring, and effective LLC one could ask for…read more We have been fortunate to have been able to work with her for the past 4 years. She is fantastic at conflict resolution between au pair and host family and she is always happy to help us work through problems as they arise. She is warm, friendly, and incredibly personable. Working with Jodi is such a pleasure!

My brother found his nanny through A Nanny Connection and she stayed with their family for 10…read moreyears, becoming part of their extended family. When we had our newborn, we immediately called Robin at A Nanny Connection. Robin thoroughly explained the entire process and clearly outlined all placement fees and expectations upfront. Communication was easy, responsive, and professional, and she always took the time to answer our questions. Each candidate fit the exact description of what we were looking for - she really listened to our family's needs. The only difficult part was choosing who to hire because every candidate presented was high caliber and impressive. We highly recommend A Nanny Connection.

We had a very disappointing experience with this nanny agency. The business practices felt…read moreextremely unprofessional from the start -- we were never asked to sign a clear agreement outlining fees, guarantees, or policies before the search began. Terms discussed verbally (including a 6-month guarantee and a placement fee equivalent to 6 weeks of the nanny's pay) did not match the contract posted online, which stated no guarantees/refunds and a different fee structure for part-time placements. Communication was rushed and disorganized, consisting mostly of hastily written emails with little clarity around timelines, process, or next steps. Candidate quality was also highly questionable and often far outside the criteria we provided. One candidate was a no-show to the interview and had full voicemail/email inboxes with extremely poor communication. Another lived 1.5 hours away each direction in traffic, making the role unrealistic. Another openly described wanting "something easy" after being out of work and had no meaningful nanny experience. Out of four candidates, only one was a strong fit. When I raised concerns about inconsistencies between the verbal terms and the online contract, instead of discussing it professionally over the phone as requested, the agency responded with multiple hostile emails accusing me of trying to take advantage of them. I also noticed that many of the agency's positive reviews appear to be written by nannies rather than families who actually paid for placement services, which in hindsight feels somewhat misleading. Ultimately, we found an excellent nanny ourselves through Facebook groups. For the $6k+ fee, the experience was simply not worth the stress and lack of professionalism.