Dear Nanny,

Thank you for visiting our Hawaii branch for premier nannies serving all Islands.  We place nannies in live-in and live-out jobs across the state.  We understand you have other choices in working with an agency in Hawaii.  The difference with Your Child’s Nanny is that we are as committed to providing quality service to our nannies as we are to the families who hire them.  The owner lives in Hawaii, was a nanny for over 10 years and understands the needs of our nannies.

Please take the time to look over this page and understand the requirements and our process.  If you are curious and would like to find out more about being a nanny, we hope this page will help.  If you have more questions you can always contact us.

After we receive your application and determined you are eligible we will contact you to help you find the perfect family!  We look forward to working with you.
Sincerely, Kari Shafer-Owner



*We apologize, but if you are unwilling to commit to one year or more, we are unable to accept your application.
What is a nanny?
A nanny is a professional who has committed their life to the care of children.  Nannies are loving, nurturing and outstanding members of the community.  Nannies often have education and degrees in the fields of teaching, child development, early childhood education and other child-related fields.  Nannies work and sometimes live in the homes of the families that employ them.  Nannies perform many duties, each negotiated with the individual families that they work with.  Some of the duties a nanny can usually expect to perform are:
  • Loving and nurturing children
  • Playing, reading, arts and crafts, games and other activities
  • Changing babies
  • Feeding babies
  • Dressing children
  • Bathing children
  • Driving children to/from activities
  • Assisting older children with homework
  • Other duties associated with the care of children
  • Minor housekeeping chores such as dishes, laundry, making beds, occasional shopping, tidying up children's rooms and play areas, cooking and other duties as negotiated by the family.

    Do I have to pay a fee to sign up with your agency?
    No!  The nanny should never pay a fee to an agency.

    How much does a live-in nanny make?
    Beginning nannies usually start at $350 per week and go up according to her experience. Keep in mind you will also be receiving room, board and other benefits (see next question).

    What will I receive as a live-in nanny when it comes to accommodations and benefits?
  • Every live in nanny must have a private bedroom and bathroom.   A personal television and a CD player in the nanny’s living space are usually provided.
  • Usually a nanny is given some use of a vehicle during her off duty hours.  If a nanny uses an employer’s car she must be covered by the employer’s car insurance or her own. If providing a car is not an option, a family could offer to pay for the costs for the nanny to bring her own vehicle.
  • A nanny is an employee; this means that she will be given all federal holidays off with pay.  A nanny is usually given two weeks paid vacation in addition to holidays.  Time and a half must be paid for over 40 hours per week if required by the state you employ your nanny.
  • Travel with family is not considered a benefit. For a nanny that is a business trip.
  • Other "perks  for a nanny position would be: health insurance, club memberships, cell phone use, separate entrance to living quarters, tuition reimbursements, unlimited use of a vehicle during off duty hours, personal computer use, personal refrigerator and microwave in living space, monthly spa gift certificates, etc.

    How will you help me after I’ve been hired?
    We have many years experience as nannies ourselves and are more than happy to help.  Just call us with your questions or concerns.

    How long do I have to stay if I take a job as a nanny?
    All contracts (except for summer positions) are one year.  If you are unwilling to commit for a year, you are not eligible to be a nanny with our agency.  Although our contracts are for a year, if you and the hiring family are happy with the arrangement you can stay as long as you like.

    Do I have to pay taxes?
    Yes, a nanny is considered a household employee. A nanny is not an independent contractor. The hiring family is required by law to follow employee tax laws.   This means that taxes will be taken out of your check if the family you work for follows the tax laws.

    How long will it take for me to find a nanny job with your agency?
    The average placement time with our agency runs from one week to four weeks. This usually depends on the nanny position being offered, and the amount of nanny’s actively looking for nanny positions.   On our first consultation with you we should be able to give you an idea of the length of time you will be waiting.

    What makes you different from the other nanny agencies out there?
    Pure dedication to the children, families and nannies we service. We also focus on integrity and follow-through. We offer services that no other agency offers.

    What do you mean by "child-centered? 
    Often times during the nanny placement process the children are unintentionally forgotten.  There are many details that have to be evaluated when you’re searching for the right nanny.  From our experience, we realize the value of finding the right nanny for your children.  A happy child makes happy parents.  We do our best to include the children in the process and find the right nanny for the whole family.

    How are you, as an agency, building your knowledge of the nanny industry and finding ways to help your nannies and families?
    YCN is a member of the International Nanny Association.

    How selective are you about the nannies you choose to accept and present to families?
    VERY!!  Only about 1 out of 4 nanny applicants are selected for the placement process.

    Other Questions?  Visit our contact page.
    • Nannies NEVER pay a fee!