Our Process and Pricing
Finding the Professional that is Perfect for You
We go above and beyond to vet candidates, conducting in-person interviews and comprehensive background checks in line with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. This includes criminal, motor vehicle, social security, and work authorization clearances. All screening details are shared with your family to ensure complete transparency and peace of mind.
Being invested in our local community of caregivers gives us a unique ability to ensure you are connected with only the most capable and compatible professionals.
Our Process
Schedule an Introductory Call
Fill out our form below and we will give you a quick call to learn more about your family. This call usually lasts 15-20 minutes and will allow us a snapshot into your care needs, as well as the ability to share our agency’s placement process.
After this introductory call we will send you a detailed application to fill out before our next step!
In Home Meeting
We feel that a vital part of helping families secure their absolute best match is an initial in-home meeting. This gives us a clear perspective of your needs and will help us find the right candidates to send your way.
After filling out our detailed application, we will schedule this 45-60 minute meeting where you will introduce us to your family and home and we will partner with you to create a detailed job listing. At this meeting we will provide a packet of pre-employment materials to set you up for success.
All Systems Go
As soon as we get the green light from you and receive our initial search fee, we launch our quest for your perfect candidate. This process begins when we cast a net into our pool of awesome nannies and begin vetting and screening! We adhere to a meticulous review process that includes a thorough application, an extensive interview, comprehensive background checks, and verification of past employment and all references.
Presenting Your Potential Nannies
At this point we will send you our short list of compatible candidates that align with your needs. This will include documents that allow insight into each caregivers’ strengths and experience. Once you’ve had a chance to review the candidates and choose those you’d like to interview, we will make virtual introductions and you will then be able to schedule an in person interview at your convenience.
The Ship Has Landed
You’ve met an amazing nanny!
Once you have offered them the position, it’s time to negotiate a contract. While we will provide a thorough template from our partner at A to Z Nanny Contract, we try to give space for families and nannies to craft a contract that feels mutually beneficial. We are here to help you navigate any questions that come up.
In the meantime, we highly reccomend that all families offer a paid trial day/week to make sure it feels like an excellent fit for both parties.
Ongoing Support
We provide ongoing support for our families and nannies with regular check-ins and resources provided in our blog. It is always our hope that every placement goes smoothly, but we also understand that life happens! We are a call away and happy to discuss any issues that arise.
Pricing
At Constellation Care NW, we strive to offer straightforward, fixed-rate pricing for our long-term placements. This allows you to make informed decisions with ease, while also not paying exorbitant placement costs based on a percentage of your caregiver’s annual gross income (typically 16-18% in the Seattle Area), which is the model many agencies utilize.
We also believe in offering accessible pricing so that more families can make use of our recruitment services, ensuring an amazing fit for their family’s unique needs. All the while, we invest more resources into our families and nannies- such as subsidized classes for our nannies to grow their expertise and resumes, and partnerships with contract and payroll specialists to offer you better coverage to benefit your employer-employee relationship for the long-haul.
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Search Fee: $400 (non-refundable)
Placement Fee: $4,600
Launch Discount- as part of our agency launch, we are offering 15% off your placement fee for all long-term placements secured by April 30th!
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Interim/Short-Term Placements (10 to 20 weeks)
Search Fee: $500 (non-refundable)
Placement Fee: $40/day
For our interim placements for Nannies, Family Assistants, and Household Managers, we are currently only placing positions for 30+ hours per week with a 10 week minimum. We are happy to connect you with other local agencies for on-call or shorter duration care.
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A four month guarantee is included in our long-term placements.
For returning clients we offer 15% off our placement fee.
Schedule an Introductory Call
Whether you’re considering hiring your first nanny or have years of experience as an employer, we’re here to support you every step of the way. Schedule a free intro call to explore your options or kick off your search with a personalized consultation.