Professional Nanny Staffing
Thoughtfully matched childcare professionals for private families throughout Orange County, Los Angeles and San Diego.
BESPOKE STAFFING PLACEMENT
Finding someone to care for your children requires more than reviewing experience and availability. Coastal Peace of Mind thoughtfully matches families with professional nannies whose childcare philosophy, temperament, judgment and communication style align with the household.
Each search is tailored to your children’s ages, developmental needs, family routines, schedule, travel requirements and expectations for care within the home.
Exceptional Care Begins with the Right Person
Beyond Qualifications
A remarkable nanny brings more than experience. They bring judgment, discretion and a calm, confident presence that supports your family’s well-being.
We look for professionals who demonstrate emotional maturity, thoughtful communication and a natural ability to integrate into a private household with ease and respect.
OUR PLACEMENT PROCESS
Explore our range of services designed to help you move forward with confidence, wherever you're headed next.
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We learn about your family, your needs and your goals.
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We define the ideal role, responsibilities and preferences for your household.
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We curate a refined selection of experienced, pre-screened professionals.
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You meet carefully selected candidates who align with your family’s needs.
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We conduct comprehensive reference checks and background screening.
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We guide you through the offer process and remain available after placement.
TYPES OF NANNY PLACEMENTS
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Consistent, attentive childcare tailored to your family’s schedule, routines and preferences, whether support is needed throughout the week or during select days and hours.
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Experienced professionals placed according to your household’s desired level of availability, privacy, flexibility and day-to-day support.
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Dedicated childcare professionals who have chosen private service as a long-term career and bring substantial experience, sound judgment and a deep understanding of child development.
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Professionals with age-specific experience supporting newborns and infants through feeding, sleep routines, developmental milestones and the family’s transition into life with a new baby.
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Dependable childcare for short-term needs, including school breaks, summer schedules, family transitions, temporary coverage and extended stays at a seasonal residence.
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Flexible, highly organized professionals who provide continuity of care while traveling and are comfortable adapting to changing schedules, accommodations and family itineraries.
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Versatile professionals who combine attentive childcare with family-related organization, scheduling, errands, school coordination and other administrative support.
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Multifaceted professionals who provide childcare alongside clearly defined household responsibilities such as children’s laundry, meal preparation, organization and maintaining child-related spaces.
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Reliable support outside traditional weekday hours, including school pickups, activities, homework assistance, meal preparation, evening routines and weekend care.
Frequently Asked Questions
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We conduct searches for full-time and part-time nannies, live-in and live-out nannies, career nannies, infant-experienced professionals, temporary and seasonal nannies, travel nannies, after-school and weekend nannies, and combined nanny-family assistant roles. Every search is structured around the family’s actual schedule, responsibilities and expectations.
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A nanny’s primary responsibility is the care, safety and development of the children. A nanny-family assistant combines childcare with responsibilities such as family scheduling, school coordination, errands, children’s appointments, travel preparation and other family-related administration. The position description and compensation should accurately reflect the balance between both roles.
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Yes, when the responsibilities are clearly defined and realistically compatible with the childcare schedule. Appropriate duties may include children’s laundry, meal preparation, organization and maintaining nurseries, bedrooms and play areas. General housekeeping should not be assumed unless the position is intentionally structured and compensated as a combined nanny-household support role.
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We can conduct searches for nannies with substantial infant experience and, when requested, professionals with specialized newborn-care training. Because newborn care requires distinct experience, the family’s needs, schedule and expectations will be carefully defined before the search begins.
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Yes. We can assist with temporary coverage, schol breaks, summer schedules, extended stays, family travel and seasonal residences. Availability can be limited for short-notice assignments, so beginning the search as early as possible is recommended.
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The process begins with a confidential consultation and detailed household intake. We consider the children’s ages, developmental needs, routines, schedule, parenting preferences, household environment, travel requirements, desired responsibilities and the level of flexibility the position requires.
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Before presentation, candidates undergo a preliminary interview and review of their relevant childcare and private-household experience, availability, compensation expectations and alignment with the approved position. We also consider communication style, judgment, emotional maturity, discretion, reliability and compatibility with the family’s values and household culture.
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Professional references and applicable third-party screening are completed at the appropriate stage of the selection process, generally after the family has interviewed and conditionally selected a candidate. Depending on the position, screening may include identity, criminal-history, driving-record or credential verification, subject to applicable law and the candidate’s authorization.
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Current infant or pediatric CPR and first-aid certification may be required depending on the children’s ages and the responsibilities of the position. Any required certifications will be identified in the approved placement profile and verified during the appropriate stage of the search.
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Yes. Driving, domestic or international travel, overnight care and schedule flexibility can be incorporated into the search criteria. When driving is required, the family should clearly define vehicle access, insurance requirements, transportation responsibilities and the expected driving schedule.
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Timing depends on the location, schedule, compensation, responsibilities and specificity of the family’s requirements. A thoughtfully conducted permanent search commonly takes several weeks, while highly specialized or unusually structured roles may take longer. Temporary and urgent searches may move more quickly, but candidate availability cannot be guaranteed.
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The family makes the final hiring decision. Coastal Peace of Mind defines the role, conducts the search, evaluates potential candidates, coordinates introductions and supports the selection process, but the family personally interviews candidates and determines who is the right fit.
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The family is the nanny’s employer and is responsible for the employment relationship, including compensation, payroll, taxes, workers’ compensation, scheduling, overtime, paid leave and compliance with applicable employment requirements. Coastal Peace of Mind serves as the placement agency and does not employ or jointly employ the nanny.
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Fees depend on whether the placement is permanent, temporary or seasonal and are explained before the search begins. The applicable fee structure, payment schedule and any placement protection are stated in the client’s written placement agreement.
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A paid pretrial may be arranged when appropriate and agreed upon by the family and candidate. A pretrial allows both parties to experience the working relationship before making a longer-term commitment, but the candidate must be lawfully compensated and the duties, schedule and expectations should be confirmed in advance.
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Coastal Peace of Mind remains available for reasonable placement-health check-ins during the applicable support period. These conversations are intended to clarify expectations, support communication and identify transitional concerns while the family and nanny establish their working relationship.
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No agency can guarantee a candidate’s future performance, conduct or length of employment. Coastal Peace of Mind conducts each search in good faith and follows a thoughtful evaluation process. Qualifying permanent placements may include conditional replacement protection as described in the client’s placement agreement.
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Discretion is fundamental to our process. Household, family and security information is shared only as reasonably necessary for the search, and candidates receive only the information required to evaluate the opportunity. Sensitive identifying details are not included in public job postings.
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Coastal Peace of Mind conducts professional nanny and private household staffing searches throughout Orange County, Los Angeles and San Diego, including coastal and surrounding communities.
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Begin by completing our confidential household staffing inquiry. After reviewing your information, we will arrange a private consultation to discuss your family’s needs and determine the appropriate type of placement. You will then complete a comprehensive intake tailored to the position, responsibilities, schedule, duration of employment and unique dynamics of your household. From there, we will define the placement profile, explain the search process and prepare an engagement tailored to your family.
