Pricing
(How much will I be paying?)
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 long-term services. All fees are payable by check or major credit card.
| 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 | *$10/hour
+$1/hour for Temporary Nanny Manager | $25/ half day (≤6 hrs)
$40/ full day (>6 hrs) |
| Corporate Backup Childcare | Call agency for quote
| |
| Hotel Sitter | *$10/hour (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 | $50/night |
| Church Childcare | *$12/hour | $20 |
| Traveling Nanny | *$175/day
(up to 10 hours per day of care) | $50 |
| Temporary Personal Assistant | $12/hour | $25/ half day (≤6 hrs)
$40/ full day (>6 hrs) |
| Newborn Care Specialists | 12 hour shifts:
24 hour shifts:
| $20-30/hr
$400-500/day
(Caregiver and agency fees included. Rate will depend on experience and needs) |
| Night Nannies | Starting at $130+/night for singles; call agency for quote | $50 |
| Postpartum Caregivers | $12/hour | $25/ half day (≤6 hrs)
$40/ full day (>6 hrs) |
| Travel Fees | $5 - $20 for travel (outer metro areas only) | |
| Last Minute Fees | n/a | $25 when booked after hours
$15 when booked within 24 hours of job during regular business hours (8a-4p) |
| Gratuities | (Customary for excellent service & holiday bonuses) | |
| Cancellation | (Confirmed job only)
| <24 hrs of start time: $40
≥24 hrs of start time: $25 |
| Temporary Chef Services | (Call agency for quote ) |
|
*For the 1st child, $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.
Spring Specials including Payment Plans and a $200 Discount
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.
| Type of Placement | Placement Fee |
| Annual Membership Fee | $125 New Members
$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.
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.