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Simple, transparent care — built around how families actually use it.

No hidden fees. No surprises. Just clear options based on the kind of support you need.

Four core ways families work with us.

Most families don't start by asking "what's the hourly rate?"

They ask:

  • "Are we hiring a permanent nanny or family assistant for the long term?"
  • "Do we need overnight help with a newborn?"
  • "Do we need childcare at an event, or at our hotel while traveling?"
  • Start there.

    Long-Term Placement (Permanent Nanny)

    For families ready to hire the right person for the long term. A guided, expert-led search — not a database.

    Part-Time Placement
    18% of salary

    For families needing under 30 hours per week.

    • Common Roles After-school nanny, weekend/evening nanny, part-time family assistant, mother's helper
    • Typical Caregiver Salary $30–$40/hr
    • Best For Families with one parent home most of the time, school-age kids needing afternoon coverage, dual-career families with split schedules.
    Start Part-Time Search
    Most Common
    Full-Time Placement
    15% of salary

    For families needing 30–50 hours per week.

    • Common Roles Full-time nanny (infants/toddlers), full-time family assistant, nanny-housekeeper hybrid
    • Typical Caregiver Salary $35–$45/hr
    • Best For Families where both parents work full-time, families with multiple children, and families needing a single accountable caregiver running the day-to-day.
    Start Full-Time Search
    Specialized Placement
    18% of salary

    For families with unique needs requiring specialized search.

    • Common Roles Newborn Care Specialist, twins/triplets specialist, special needs caregiver, nanny-household manager, live-in placements
    • Typical Caregiver Salary $40–$55/hr
    • Best For NICU graduates, multiples, specialized care needs, specific cultural/language requirements, or needing senior caregivers with project-management ability.
    Start Specialized Search

    All placements are W-2 caregivers employed directly by the family. Nurture Haven runs the search, vetting, and onboarding — your caregiver works for you, paid by you via a payroll service. Our placement fee is 15% of the caregiver's gross annual salary for full-time placements and 18% for part-time and specialized placements (specialized means twins, special needs, NICU experience, or certifications beyond standard CPR). Full-time placements are 15% at Nurture Haven, while other Boston-area agencies typically charge 18 to 20%. The $500 consultation fee is paid when you book your consultation and is credited toward the final placement fee. At your consultation, we create a Family Requirements Document with you alongside your agreement. It's an objective record of everything your family is looking for. If we present candidates who meet that document and your family decides not to hire, a $1,500 completion fee applies, in addition to the $500 consultation fee already paid. The completion fee is never added to the placement fee. If you hire through us, you pay only the placement fee, with your $500 consultation fee credited toward it.

    For specific moments when you need the right kind of support.

    Overnight Infant Support From $500/night (depending on location and care tier) Three Overnight Care Tiers available
    Event Childcare Starts at $600 per event Custom quotes based on headcount & duration
    Hotel Childcare Ages 3+ $75/hr · Toddlers $80/hr · Infants $85/hr · 4-hour minimum (Boston & Cambridge hotels) No booking fee · +$10/hr per sibling · +$10/hr after 11 PM (non-holidays) · Holidays 1.5× · $40 same-day · Parking at actual cost

    Tell us what you need — we'll guide you to the right option. All rates and fees are subject to change. Final pricing is confirmed in your written Service Agreement.

    Backup care, including through Bright Horizons, is available only when caregivers are available. Same-day and last-minute requests are accepted when a vetted caregiver is available, but are never guaranteed.

    What families typically invest.

    Permanent Placement: $50,000–85,000+/year (caregiver salary) + one-time placement fee
    Overnight infant support: $1,500–4,000/month (typically engaged for 2–8 weeks)

    Every family is different — we'll help you find the right fit.

    Designed to be simple — and low-risk.

    No long-term contracts (unless you want one)
    Fully insured, W-2 employed caregivers
    Easy scheduling and support
    Clear pricing before you book

    Not sure what you need yet? That's normal.

    Most families don't. That's why we start with a quick conversation — and guide you from there.

    Coverage areas

    We serve families across Massachusetts.