The Trusted Nanny Agency of Boca Raton
Thoughtful Nanny Care Starts on Day One
Kensington Nanny Service has helped families find and hire professional nannies over two decades. Serving families in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Parkland, Coral Springs, and surrounding communities, our process is built around one belief: the right nanny does not just care for your child, she helps shape who your child becomes.
A Nanny Contributes to Who Your Child Becomes
From infancy, the people surrounding a child help shape how they feel, learn, communicate, and grow. Families need more than supervision. They need a nanny who can bring warmth, structure, and intention into the daily routine.
Kensington prepares each candidate to with personalized daily plans to match the family’s child, schedule, expectations, and developmental priorities before placement. This helps the nanny arrive ready to support the child’s stage, routine, and growth in a thoughtful, consistent way.
What Sets Kensington Apart
1. The Kensington Standard
Every nanny in our network is held to The Kensington Standard: a defined framework of professional conduct, child development knowledge, and household readiness. Only select candidates who apply meet it.
2. CareStyle™ Matching
Kensington’s CareStyle methodology identifies each nanny’s natural working strengths – how she structures her day, how she supports child development, and how she integrates into a household, and aligns them with your family’s specific profile. There are five distinct CareStyle types, from development-focused to household support, and finding the right one is the foundation of every Kensington match.
3. Day One Work Schedule
Before your nanny arrives for her first day, Kensington prepares a personalized care plan built around your child’s development stage, your household schedule, and your expectations. This is called their Day One Work Schedule. Your nanny does not arrive uncertain about her role or your child’s needs. She arrives prepared to contribute from the first hour.
Start Your Nanny Search
Getting started is straightforward. Complete your family application and we will guide you through the next steps.
Our Local Communities
Kensington serves families throughout Boca Raton and South Palm Beach County. Our primary service area includes Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Highland Beach, Ocean Ridge, Gulfstream, Hillsboro Mile, Parkland, Coral Springs, and Coconut Creek. Families outside these areas are welcome to inquire. We evaluate all requests individually.
Kensington Families
Kensington’s families share a common thread: they are focused on their children’s development from the very beginning and they hold their household to a defined standard.
We work well with:
- Families with newborns and young children who understand that developmental investment starts on day one - not at kindergarten
- Established families seeking a long-term nanny who becomes a genuine, trusted presence in the household
- Families seeking a Newborn Care Specialist with demonstrable expertise in infant development
- Families relocating to Boca Raton or surrounding areas who want quality care in place before they arrive
- Seasonal residents who require consistent, reliable coverage during their time in South Florida
- Families with school aged children who need a nanny for camp runs, beach days, and everything in between
If this describes your family, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you.
How the Placement Process Works
Step 1 – Consultation
We begin with a conversation. Before any search begins, we take time to understand your household, your child, your routines, your cultural priorities, and the qualities that matter most to your family. This is not a form. It is a dialogue, and it is the step that makes everything that follows more precise.
Step 2 – Search and Screening
Kensington identifies and screens candidates against The Kensington Standard. We conduct thorough background checks, detailed reference calls, and development-focused interviews. We introduce only candidates we are prepared to stand behind.
Step 3 – CareStyle™ Matching
We align each candidate’s natural working strengths, qualities, cultural fluency, and language capability with the specific profile of your household. Experience alone is not the match. Qualities and compatibility are the match.
Step 4 – The Day One Work Schedule
Before placement begins, Kensington prepares a personalized care plan for your family. Your nanny arrives informed, structured, and ready to contribute from the first hour.
Ready to Meet Your New Nanny?
If you are a family who understands that the right nanny is not a childcare solution, she is a foundational part of your child’s earliest years, we would welcome the opportunity to introduce you to a curated list of professional nannies.
Our process begins with a consultation. It ends with a match you are confident in.
Choose the Plan That Fits Your Family
Every family approaches hiring differently. Some prefer guided support at each stage of the search. Others want a fully managed process from consultation through placement. Kensington offers placement plans designed to reflect the level of involvement you prefer, while maintaining the same standard of preparation and developmental focus throughout.
Specialized Placement Services
In addition to full-time and part-time nanny placements, Kensington assists Boca Raton families with:
- Newborn Care Specialists for the first weeks and months of a new child’s life
- Travel Nannies and rotational care for families with active or seasonal schedules
- Seasonal placements for part-year residents returning to South Florida
- Summer nannies ready for camp runs, beach days, and everything in between
- Families relocating to Palm Beach county
Meet Angela, Founder
For Angela, placing the right Nanny with the right family has never been just a business, it has always been a calling. Founded Kensington Nanny Service in 2003, she has spent more than two decades establishing it as the trusted name in premium Nanny placement. As a contributor to child development publications and the creator of the Kensington Nanny Certification, her approach is built around three things families deserve: a proven CareStyle Match, a Day One Work Schedule that sets everyone up for success, and a flat fee philosophy with nothing hidden.
“I started Kensington because I believed families deserved better – better vetting, better matching, and nannies who can positively impact a child’s growth and provide meticulous care of the home.” – Angela Sager
Boca Raton Is Where Kensington Began
In 2003, Angela Sager founded Kensington Nanny Service because she believed families deserved a placement process built around the child, not just the calendar.
The families we serve here are deliberate about their children’s development from the very beginning. They understand that the nanny is not a childcare solution – she is the first person outside the family who shapes how their child experiences the world.
Our knowledge of the area’s neighborhoods, private schools, and club communities runs deep – not from a directory, but from decades of placements in this area.
For families who are new here, that means you are working with the agency that already knows this community better than any other
Relocating to Boca Raton? We Can Have Your Nanny Ready.
The Boca Raton area draws a significant number of families relocating from the Northeast and Midwest each year, as well as seasonal residents returning to South Florida. Many arrive with established expectations for household staffing and without an existing agency relationship in the area.
Kensington begins the placement process before your move is complete or your season begins. We identify, screen, and prepare a nanny for your household so that quality care is in place from the day you arrive. After many in this area, we understand both the relocation and the seasonal timeline, and we work within them.
The Club Communities and Neighborhoods We Know
Kensington has placed Nannies in Boca Raton’s most established residential communities for over two decades. Families in Royal Palm Yacht Club, St. Andrews, Broken Sound, The Bridges, Seven Bridges, Lotus, and Mizner have trusted Kensington with their household staffing because our process is built for households that hold every person who works within them to a defined standard.
Beyond the clubs, we serve families throughout Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Highland Beach, Ocean Ridge, Gulfstream, Hillsboro Mile, Parkland, Coral Springs, and Coconut Creek. Whether your household is in a gated community, a waterfront home, or a family neighborhood near one of the area’s top private schools, our placement process is the same: structured, development-focused, and built around your child specifically.
John B.
Highland Beach, FL
“We were recently transferred to South Florida and called three agencies to find after school care for our two children. After careful consideration we hired Kensington. What an experience. Professional and very responsive. I don’t typically write reviews, but this group is old school service with focused staff that actually cared about us!!”
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Families Trust Kensington
Many of our placements in Boca Raton come through referrals from families who have worked with us before, from pediatricians and private schools who know our process, and from the networks that connect South Palm Beach County’s most established communities.
We’re a recognized Florida agency:
Kensington Nanny Service is proud to be recognized as a Best of Florida nominee for Childcare Nanny Agencies.
This nomination underscores our reputation for excellence in professional placements and our high standards for safety and care. We invite you to cast your vote and help us celebrate this milestone.
Local Family Resources
Kensington is committed to supporting families beyond the placement process. The following resources reflect our connection to the South Florida community and our commitment to child development and family wellbeing.
Education & Family Support in Boca Raton
PB Parenting Magazine
A highly regarded Palm Beach County parenting resource offering school guides, family programming, and curated local insights. Known for connecting families to trusted educational and community-based opportunities.Families First of Palm Beach County
A well-established nonprofit providing parenting support, mental health services, and early childhood programs. Recognized for strengthening families through prevention and intervention services.Schoolhouse Children’s Museum
A family-focused educational center offering interactive exhibits and hands-on learning experiences. Supports early childhood development through play-based programming and community events.
Child Development & Milestone Guidance
HealthyChildren.org (American Academy of Pediatrics)
The official parenting resource from the American Academy of Pediatrics, offering medically reviewed guidance on child development, milestones, and health.CDC: Learn the Signs. Act Early.
A trusted milestone tracking resource widely used by both parents and childcare professionals.PB Parenting Community
A locally engaged parent network connected to PB Parenting, where families share resources, referrals, and real-time developmental guidance.
Parenting Publications & Local Insight
Boca Raton Magazine
A prominent local publication featuring family-focused content, community insights, and lifestyle trends. Offers a window into how families in Boca live and engage locally.Modern Boca Mom
A locally driven parenting platform centered around real-life experiences, events, and community connection. Known for fostering authentic engagement among Boca-area families.
Frequently Asked Questions
We understand that hiring a nanny comes with important questions, which is why we provide clear, honest answers to help you navigate the process with confidence. To that end, we invite you to explore our frequently asked questions to see exactly how our CareStyle matching and royal standards set us apart.
To support your family’s broader needs, we have curated a list of local resource, such as South Florida Family Life to help you stay connected with the best of our community. Other resources are below.
How long has Kensington been placing Nannies in Boca Raton?
Kensington Nanny Service was founded in South Florida in 2003. Boca Raton has been our home market since the beginning. We have more than 22 years of placement history in this community, which means our knowledge of local families, neighborhoods, private schools, and club communities runs deeper here than anywhere else we operate.
Do you place Nannies with newborns and families with very young children?
Yes. Newborn and infant placements are among our most active in Boca Raton. We also place Newborn Care Specialists. Kensington screens every nanny for child development knowledge as a core requirement, and our Day One Work Schedule is designed specifically to support the developmental needs of newborns and young children from the very first day. For families who understand that development starts before the first day of school, our process is built for exactly that conviction.
Do you serve the private club communities in Boca Raton?
Yes. Kensington regularly places Nannies with families in Royal Palm Yacht Club, St. Andrews, Broken Sound, The Bridges, Seven Bridges, Lotus, and Mizner. We are familiar with the expectations of these communities and our placement process is built to meet them.
Do you serve Highland Beach, Delray Beach, and Parkland?
Yes. In addition to Boca Raton, Kensington serves families in Highland Beach, Ocean Ridge, Gulfstream, Delray Beach, Parkland, Coral Springs, and Coconut Creek. Families outside these areas are welcome to inquire – we evaluate all requests individually.
Can I start a search before relocating to Boca Raton?
Yes, and we encourage it. Kensington regularly works with families relocating to Boca Raton from the Northeast, Midwest, and other markets. We begin the placement process before your move is complete so that quality care is in place from the day you arrive.
Do you assist seasonal residents?
Yes. Kensington works with seasonal families who return to Boca Raton and South Palm Beach County each year. We coordinate placements around your seasonal schedule so that coverage is in place from the start of your season.
Do you place Newborn Care Specialists in Boca Raton?
Yes. Kensington places professional Newborn Care Specialists in Boca Raton and surrounding communities. Our Newborn Care Specialist candidates are screened with the same rigor as our nanny placements and are prepared specifically for newborn and infant care in private household settings.
How does the Kensington placement process work?
Our process begins with a consultation where we learn about your household, your child’s developmental stage, and your priorities. We then conduct a targeted search, screen candidates against The Kensington Standard, and use CareStyle™ matching to align on fit. Before your nanny’s first day, we prepare a personalized Day One Work Schedule so she arrives ready to contribute from the first hour.
What does a Kensington placement cost?
Kensington charges a Search Initiation Fee to begin the placement process and a one-time flat placement fee upon hire. There are no hidden costs or ongoing subscription fees. We are transparent about pricing from the first conversation. View pricing here.
Is Kensington Nanny Service affiliated with Kensington Nannies in London?
No. Kensington Nanny Service is independently owned and U.S.-based, founded in South Florida in 2003. We are not affiliated with any agency outside the United States.
Ready to Speak with a Consultant?
If you are a family who understands that the right nanny is not a childcare solution, she is a foundational part of your child’s earliest years, we would welcome the opportunity to learn more about your household.
Our process begins with a consultation. It ends with a match you are confident in.