Development-based nanny placements · Ages 0–6

Care that understands the early years.

We connect families with skilled nannies who understand child development, relationships, and the everyday moments that shape childhood.

Children engaged in natural play
Warm, responsive in-home care grounded in development, attachment, and real family life.
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The N&K point of view

The early years happen in the everyday.

Meals. Walks. Getting dressed. Meltdowns. Books read for the tenth time. Helping in the kitchen. Digging in the garden.

The right nanny doesn’t need to turn childhood into a curriculum. They understand how to support development within the life a child is already living.

Nanny and child sharing a warm everyday moment outdoors
Ages we support

Care that grows with them.

Not a one-size-fits-all philosophy. We look for caregivers who understand what children need at the stage they are actually in.

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Infants

Attachment, bonding, early communication, sensory regulation, routines, and responsive care.

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Toddlers

Language, emotional awareness, independence, confidence, boundaries, and connection through everyday rhythms.

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Early Years

Curiosity, social development, problem-solving, independence, and learning through real participation in daily life.

Why Nurture & Knowledge

More than a match on paper.

Experience matters. So do communication, family rhythm, values, temperament, and the way a caregiver actually shows up in your home.

Care that knows what it’s looking at.

We prioritize caregivers with meaningful early-childhood experience and an understanding of how development shows up in ordinary moments.

The relationship comes first.

Children do best when they feel safe, known, and consistently cared for. Attunement and connection are not extras.

The right fit matters on both sides.

A sustainable placement works for the child, the family, and the nanny. We take all three seriously.

How it works

Thoughtful from first call to first day.

We handle the search with structure while leaving room for the human part of matching to actually matter.

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Family Consultation

We learn your schedule, household rhythm, values, parenting approach, and what support would genuinely make life work better.

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Personalized Search

We source and screen candidates for experience, communication, developmental alignment, and the realities of your role.

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Meet + Trial

You meet strong candidates, talk directly, and use a paid trial to see how the relationship feels in real life.

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Placement Support

We support the transition with screening, agreements, onboarding guidance, and post-placement check-ins.

For Families

Your home is part of how your child learns.

Find a nanny who understands the child in front of them—not just the schedule around them.

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For Nannies

You’re not “just a nanny.”

Your experience, intuition, education, and judgment matter. We connect skilled caregivers with families who understand that.

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Ready when you are

Build the support system your family actually needs.

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