A thoughtful search. A stronger beginning.

Founder-led guidance to define your family’s needs, meet thoughtfully selected caregivers, and navigate interviews, paid trials, and hiring—with support as your working relationship begins.

From the first conversation
to working together.

  1. Define the role.

    We begin with a deeper family consultation to understand your children, routines, and the support you need. Together, we clarify responsibilities, schedule, compensation, and priorities—creating a clear role before the search begins.

  2. Meet with intention.

    We source, screen, and personally interview caregivers with your family’s role in mind. You receive considered introductions, with context about each person’s experience, approach to care, and why the connection may be promising for both sides.

  3. Decide with clarity.

    We guide family interviews and paid trials, helping you identify what to ask, observe, and discuss. As mutual interest develops, we help clarify the role and offer terms so you and your caregiver can make an informed decision.

  4. Begin well.

    We help you prepare for the transition with onboarding guidance and clear expectations. Once your caregiver starts, check-ins and communication support help both sides address questions early and settle into working together.

Tended Fit Verification™

A fuller picture
of fit.

We consider how a caregiver cares, communicates, and works—and what your family needs. Six areas inform our recommendations.

Experience & background

We explore previous roles, ages supported, responsibilities, and what a caregiver is seeking in their next position.

Caregiving & judgment

Real examples help us understand how a caregiver responds to children’s needs, holds boundaries, and handles unexpected situations.

Communication & professionalism

We discuss feedback and raising concerns, and consider communication and follow-through throughout the process.

Professional references

Reference conversations provide perspective on responsibilities, reliability, strengths, and previous working relationships.

Credentials & screening

We review CPR and TrustLine status and coordinate applicable screening, alongside interviews, references, and the requirements of the role.

Alignment with your family

We consider your children’s needs, household rhythms, and working preferences, alongside schedule, responsibilities, and compensation.

An assessment to inform introductions—not a guarantee of safety, compatibility, or future performance.

“Tended helped us find a wonderful nanny for our family, but Natalia’s support went far beyond simply finding the right person.”

Sarah N.
Mom of two

Read Sarah’s full testimonial

Working with Tended made what can be an overwhelming nanny search feel incredibly personal and thoughtful. Natalia, the owner, is one of the most thoughtful and well-researched people I know, so when it came to finding and vetting a nanny, I knew she would have already thought through so many things that might not have even occurred to me. She puts an incredible amount of care into getting to know both the nannies and the families she works with and is very intentional about who she brings into the Tended network.

Tended helped us find a wonderful nanny for our family, but Natalia’s support went far beyond simply finding the right person. She was always available for questions and was such a helpful guide through all of the nuances that come with welcoming someone new into your home and family. She helped us think through expectations, roles and responsibilities, communication, and all of the little details that are so important in creating a successful long-term relationship. The entire experience felt personal, thorough, and professional, and I would absolutely recommend Tended to any family looking for a trusted partner in their nanny search.

Investment.

Consultation & engagement

$500

A deeper family consultation, role development, and the launch of your search. Separate from the placement fee.

Placement fee

10%

Of your caregiver’s projected first-year gross compensation, with a $5,000 minimum.

Support beyond the introduction.

From interviews and paid trials to hiring, onboarding, and the early weeks together, you have personal guidance to clarify expectations, navigate questions, and build a strong working relationship.

Tell us about your family Schedule a discovery call

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