How do we find the best nannies in Chicago?
At Sommet Nannies, we are exceptionally proud of our team of top-class nannies.
These highly experienced childcare providers are the backbone of our agency, and we couldn't provide the service we do without them. But how do we manage to recruit the very best nannies in all of Chicago? Here are some insights into our process.
1) The first step in our nanny recruitment process
The recruitment team at Sommet Nannies are highly experienced childcare experts and have a deep understanding of both the needs of nannies and the families they are placed with.
We find the best nannies in Chicago by offering them placements with families who value the services of a highly qualified nanny, and helping nannies to negotiate a competitive and fair employment package.
Because salary is most often dictated by market rate, we find that nannies also value key benefits such as paid leave and help with transport costs.
All this is to say: a nanny working with Sommet Nannies can focus on finding their perfect position, safe in the knowledge that they will get the employment package they deserve.
We pride ourselves on working with only the highest-caliber candidates in Chicago, and less than 5% of applicants make it through the screening process and join our agency.
2) Our nanny screening process
When a potential nanny first contacts Sommet Nannies, they will be asked to fill in a brief screening questionnaire.
This helps us determine if certain key criteria have been met, such as a Bachelor's degree, a minimum of 5 years of professional childcare experience, and a valid driver’s license, as these are our minimum requirements for nannies.
Should the potential candidate meet our stringent requirements, we then carry out a series of interviews and checks, including:
Social media check
Zoom video interview with our team
Verification of childcare references
A full background check, including a 50-state criminal background check, motor vehicle report, and social security verification
We also strive to ensure that all our candidates have proven knowledge and experience with children’s growth and development and are willing to commit to the right placement on a long-term basis.
3) What qualities do the best nannies in Chicago have?
The perfect Sommet nanny is not only an experienced childcare provider but also has a deep passion for nurturing the health and well-being of children. Our nannies are invested in ensuring children under their care reach developmental milestones that will prepare them for success in the future. As every family has unique needs, we encourage applications from nannies with diverse skills and educational experience.
Nannies who work for families in cities like Chicago will typically have an interest in urban life and are comfortable with moving children safely and confidently around a city, whether that be by car, public transport, on foot or even on a bicycle.
With less than 5% of applicants making it through our rigorous screening process, Sommet Nannies are very special people indeed.
We value our nannies very highly and, as such, anticipate that the family they are placed with will do the same.
So, whether you're a nanny seeking a new position or a family searching for a new nanny, at Sommet Nannies we will endeavor to help you every step of the way.
Welcome to Sommet Nannies, a nanny agency with presence in Boston, Chicago, Washington DC, New York and nationwide. We help busy families find dedicated and caring college-educated nannies.
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