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All fees are payable by check or major credit card.

Babysitters and Other Temporary Services

Type of Temporary Placement	Caregiver / Provider Fee	Agency Fee
Annual Membership Fee		$125 New Members $100 Renewals Note: hotel clients do not have to pay a membership fee.
Sitter / Temporary Nanny / Off-site childcare	$11/hour for 1-2 children* Temporary Nanny Manager $12+/hr depending on duties	$25/ half day (≤6 hrs) $40/ full day (>6 hrs)
Corporate Backup Childcare	Call agency for quote
Hotel Sitter	$11/hour for 1-2 children* (plus any parking fees or expenses associated with the job)	$25/ half day (≤6 hrs) $40/ full day (>6 hrs) (Hotel clients do not have to pay annual membership fee)
Overnight Childcare (up to 24 hours)	$175+/night (depending on number of children and duties)	$50/night
Church Childcare	*$12/hour	$5/hour
Temporary Personal Assistant	$15+/hour (depending on duties)	$25/ half day (≤6 hrs) $40/ full day (>6 hrs)
Night Nannies	Starting at $130+/night for singles; call agency for quote	$50
Travel Fees	$5 - $20 for travel (outer metro areas only)
Last Minute Fees	n/a	$25 when booked within 24 hours of job or after hours
Gratuities	(Customary for excellent service & holiday bonuses)
Cancellation	(Confirmed job only)	<24 hrs of start time: $40 ≥24 hrs of start time: $25

*$1/hour per additional child. Four hour minimum. Client will compensate the caregiver at a rate of time and a half (1.5 times the listed hourly rate) for any jobs which fall on the following days: New Year’s Day, Valentine’s Day (after 5pm), Good Friday, Easter, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. On New Year’s Eve (after 5pm), Client will compensate the caregiver at a rate of $18/hr for the first child, $1/hr for each additional child. The sole purpose of this increase is to guarantee availability on days when most Candidates will have alternate plans. In accordance, MBF fees remain the same.

Long-Term and Short-Term Nannies

All fees are payable by check or major credit card.

The Long/Short-term referral fee is due prior to the candidate's start date, or within seven days of the decision to hire the candidate (whichever comes first). There are no additional fees if the search is stopped. Video: How Mom's Best Friend is better for families than online agencies.

Type of Placement	Placement Fee
Annual Membership Fee	$250 New Members ( $125 will be credited to the final placement fee) $100 Renewals
Full Time Live Out	12% of Candidate's Gross Annual Compensation** (Note: Child Educators and Governesses are 20% of Candidate's Gross Annual Compensation**)
Part Time Live Out	15% of Candidate's Gross Annual Compensation ($1800 minimum)** (Note: Child Educators and Governesses are 20% of Candidate's Gross Annual Compensation**)
Live In (please inquire about current availability of caregivers)	20% of Candidate's Gross Annual Compensation**
Short-term/Summer	Greater of $1200 or $100/week

** Total Annual Gross Compensation is based on 52 weeks in a year and includes estimated non-salary benefits as defined and calculated in the Client Agreement. All positions require a minimum of $15/hr+ employer portion of payroll taxes.

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The "Do It Yourself" Post-Placement Package is an excellent option for those who want to do all the legwork of finding a nanny on their own, but still want to feel secure.