Pricing
(How much will I be paying?)
| Type of Temporary Placement | Caregiver / Provider Fee | Agency Fee |
| Sitter / Temporary Nanny, Hotel Sitter, Off-site childcare | *$20/hour | $30/ half day (≤ 6 hrs)
$50/ full day |
Overnight Childcare
(up to 24 hours) | $400/night** | $75/night |
| Church Childcare | $15/hour | $10/hour |
| Traveling Nanny | $400/day up to 12 hours | $75/day |
| Temporary Personal Assistant | $25/hour | $30/ half day (≤ 6 hrs)
$50/ full day |
| Newborn Care Specialist | $30-45/hr (12 hour shift)
$400-500/day (24 hour shift) | Included in rates |
| Night Nannies | Call for quote | Call for quote |
| Postpartum Caregivers | $25/hr | $30/ half day (≤ 6 hrs)
$50/ full day |
| Pet Sitter | *$20/hour | $30/ half day (≤ 6 hrs)
$50/ full day |
| Travel Fees | $30 if over 30 miles | |
| Gratuities | (Customary for excellent service & holiday bonuses) | |
| Cancellation Fee | (Confirmed job only) | <24 hours notice: $40
>24 hours notice: $25/day of confirmed care |
| Corporate Backup Childcare | Call agency for quote | |
*For up to two children, $5/hour additional for 3-4 children. Four hour minimum.
**For up to two children, $50 for 3-4 children.
Parents are responsible for parking fees, along with costs of activities for both children and the sitter (e.g., meals, lift tickets, miniature golf, movies, ice skating).
Holiday Rates: The sole purpose of holiday rates increase is to guarantee availability on days when most Candidates will have alternate plans. In accordance, MBF fees remain the same. Client will compensate the caregiver at a rate of double 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, 12/20/09 - 01/04/10 (On New Year’s Eve, after 5pm, client will compensate the caregiver at a rate of triple).
There is a non-refundable $125 annual membership fee ($100 upon renewal) that will allow you access to all of the MBF services including temporary and permanent services. All fees are payable by check or major credit card. A referral fee is due prior to the candidates 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 ($25 of every membership fee goes to local charities)
| $125 New Members
$100 Renewals
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| Long-term Placement | 20% of Candidate's Gross Annual Compensation** |
| Trial Time | All nannies in trial time will be paid by the family at the sitter rates above. Agency fees will be charged at $25/day, however all agency fees paid for the permanently placed nanny will be applied towards the placement fee. |
** 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.