The Nanny Agency of Scottsdale
A Structured Approach to Childcare
Kensington Nanny Service places professional Nannies and Newborn Care Specialists with families across the Scottsdale/Phoenix area. We are a placement agency, not a platform. Families who are ready for a more structured, considered approach to nanny placement come to Kensington.
Why Scottsdale Families Choose Kensington
Scottsdale is one of the fastest-growing communities in the country. Places like Paradise Valley, Silverleaf, DC Ranch, and Gainey Ranch have drawn families from across the United States, many arriving with children and without an established childcare network in place.
Our process is development focused, not volume focused. Our process takes more time and requires more from both families and candidates because we believe a placement is worth getting right.
What Sets Kensington Apart
The Kensington Standard
Every nanny in the Kensington network is held to The Kensington Standard, a defined framework of professional conduct, child development knowledge, and household readiness. This is not a checklist. It is a standard of practice that only select candidates who apply to our network are able to meet.
For families who have given careful thought to who they bring into their home, this level of vetting matters.
CareStyle™ Matching
Kensington’s CareStyle™ methodology identifies each nanny’s natural working strengths, how they structure their day, how they support child development, and how they integrate 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 placement.
The Day One Work Schedule
Before your nanny arrives for her first day, Kensington prepares a personalized, hour-by-hour care plan built around your child’s development stage, your household schedule, and your expectations. Your nanny does not arrive uncertain. They arrive prepared.
How the Kensington 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 CareStyle or their 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.
The Day One Work Schedule
Before placement begins, Kensington prepares a personalized care plan for your family aka your Day One Work Schedule. Your nanny arrives informed, structured, and ready to contribute from the first hour.
A Standard Built for Families Who Expect More
Kensington Nanny Service was founded in 2003. For more than 20 years, we have placed professional Nannies with private families who hold their household to a defined standard. We bring that same process to Scottsdale.
Our placements are not transactional. They are structured, personalized, and built on a methodology developed through decades of work with private families across the country. Families who are ready for a process that takes preparation seriously tend to find Kensington to be exactly what they were looking for.
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Who Kensington Serves in Scottsdale
Kensington’s families value structure, consistency, and discretion. They are looking for a process that matches the care they put into every other decision for their household.
We work well with:
- Families relocating to Scottsdale from California, New York, Texas, and the Northeast who want quality care in place before they arrive
- Dual-income professional households in North Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, DC Ranch, and Silverleaf seeking a nanny who brings structure and preparation to the role
- Families welcoming a new child and seeking a Newborn Care Specialist with demonstrable expertise in infant development and newborn care
If this describes your family, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you.
Our reviews speak for themselves.
Families consistently recognize Kensington for our professionalism, responsiveness, high-quality candidates, and personalized service. Their experiences reflect the trust we have earned and the standard of care we maintain with each placement.
Choose the Plan That Fits Your Family
Every family approaches hiring differently. Some prefer guided support at each stage. Others want a fully managed search from consultation through placement. Kensington offers placement plans designed to reflect the level of involvement you prefer, while maintaining the same standard of preparation throughout.
Specialized Placement Services
In addition to full-time and part-time nanny placements, Kensington assists Scottsdale families with:
- Newborn Care Specialists for the first weeks and months of a new child’s life
- Travel Nannies and ROTA placements for families with active or frequent travel schedules
- Temporary or short-term placements for families in transition or with immediate needs
- Summer nannies ready for camp runs, beach days, and everything in between
- Live-in nanny searches for households requiring full-time residential care
Moving to Scottsdale? Start Your Nanny Search Before You Arrive.
Kensington works with a number of families who are relocating to the Scottsdale area from other markets. The first weeks in a new home are among the most demanding, and childcare should not be one of the unknowns.
Kensington begins the placement process before your move is complete. Many Scottsdale families have arrived with a nanny already identified, interviewed, and prepared. That is the right way to start.
If you are relocating to Paradise Valley, North Scottsdale, or the surrounding communities, we encourage you to reach out early.
Scottsdale Communities We Serve
Kensington serves families across the Scottsdale area and surrounding cities like Phoenix.
Our primary placements are in:
→ Paradise Valley
→ Silverleaf
→ DC Ranch
→ Grayhawk
→ McDowell Mountain Ranch
→ Gainey Ranch
→ McCormick Ranch
→ The Kierland and Scottsdale Quarter Corridor
→ Troon
→ Pinnacle Peak
→ Desert Mountain
→ Old Town Scottsdale
Families outside these areas are welcome to inquire. We evaluate all requests individually.
Scottsdale Nanny Agency – Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kensington a local Scottsdale nanny agency?
Kensington Nanny Service is a placement agency with offices in select markets across the United States, including Scottsdale. Families choose Kensington because we bring a structured, preparation-focused approach that is consistent across every market we serve.
How is Kensington different from other agencies?
The most meaningful difference is methodology. Kensington’s process is built around three proprietary frameworks: The Kensington Standard, CareStyle™ Matching, and the Day One Work Schedule. Together, these create a placement experience that is more structured, more personalized, and more thorough than a standard agency search.
Do you place Newborn Care Specialists?
Yes. Kensington places professional Newborn Care Specialists in Scottsdale and surrounding communities including Paradise Valley and North Scottsdale. 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.
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. Contact us to discuss the specifics for your search.
Do you serve Paradise Valley?
Yes. Paradise Valley is one of our primary communities in the Scottsdale market. Kensington serves families throughout Paradise Valley, Silverleaf, DC Ranch, and the broader North Scottsdale corridor.
Can I start a nanny search before relocating?
Yes, and we encourage it. Kensington regularly works with families relocating to the Scottsdale area from California, Texas, New York, 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.
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. She founded Kensington Nanny Service in 2003 in South Florida and has spent more than two decades establishing it as the trusted name in professional nanny placement. Her approach is built around three things every family deserves: 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
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Ready to Speak to Us?
If you are a Scottsdale family looking for a nanny or Newborn Care Specialist who meets a genuine standard of care, we would welcome the opportunity to learn more about your household.
Our placement process begins with a consultation. It ends with a match you are confident in.
Scottsdale Office
Address | 15051 N Kierland Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Phone | 888-342-2235
Email | info@mykensingtonnanny.com