Your Process, Your Pace. We’ll Meet You There.

From fully guided nanny placement to self-managed hiring, Kensington’s process adapts to your level of support.  

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Step 1:
Choose Your Service Plan

Select the level of hands-on assistance that fits your needs:

Tier 1 – Professional

The Kensington support team guides you through the process. As with all families, we provide fully vetted, professional nannies, developmentally prepared and ready for interviews and trials on your schedule.

Tier 2 – Executive Concierge

A personalized consultant guides you through every step: job description refinement, compensation strategy, onboarding preparation, and access to vetted backup care.

Tier 3 – Private Client

Designed for families who want a fully managed experience, this tier offers priority service and long-term placement support. Enrollment is limited to ensure the highest level of service.

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Step 2:
Complete the Family Application

This is the first step in your custom nanny placement, helping us understand your household’s rhythm and your child’s developmental stage.

Tier 1: Use your application to create your own job description.

Tiers 2 & 3: We’ll create a detailed, custom job description for you

Step 3:
Candidate Screening & Preparedness

Every candidate goes through a thorough nanny screening process, ensuring they’re not only safe and experienced, but also a developmentally focused nanny equipped to support your child’s growth.

Child development & milestones

Routine planning & behavioral support

Responsive care based on age & personality

All candidates pass:

  • Background check
  • DMV record
  • Social media audit
  • CPR/First Aid certification
  • Reference verification

Step 4:
Interview with Confidence

We present candidates who are prepared, both professionally and developmentally, for their role as a professional nanny.

Expect: 

  • Specific examples of age-appropriate care
  • Clear structure in how to approach the day
  • Aligned values and communication style

Tiers 2 & 3 receive full-service guidance and access to extended support services.

Hire & Onboard

Finalize your hire and prepare for a confident start with our structured nanny onboarding support. This includes a Day One work schedule that outlines the hour-by-hour activities the nanny will perform each day so you are “in the loop.” 

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Professional Plan

You want guided support throughout the search

For families who want thoughtfully introduced, vetted nanny candidates with professional guidance throughout the hiring process.

You meet the candidates we recommend, with the confidence that each introduction meets Kensington’s screening, preparation, and role-alignment standards.

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Executive Concierge

Curated Selection with Concierge Guidance

For families who want a dedicated expert who coordinates and supports your search. 

Your concierge helps to define expectations, shape the job description, and calibrate the search through interviews and trials as priorities become clearer.

You meet the carefully curated short-list of nannies that your concierge identifies.

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Private Client Plan

Hiring Is Handled for You

Designed for families with complex staffing needs, schedules, and multiple residences and hires.

This option provides a fully managed placement experience with ongoing advisory support.

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What Makes Our Nanny Service Different?

  • Developmental preparedness, not just experience
  • Clear, structured hiring, your way
  • Custom matches based on your values and goals
  • Nannies arrive ready with a daily plan tailored to your child

Families choose Kensington as their trusted nanny agency because we don’t just help you hire a nanny, we help you hire the right one.

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