Have Questions?
We’ve answered the most common questions to help you get started with clarity.
Are your nannies background-checked?
Our caregiver screening process may include background verification, reference checks, experience review, and qualification review before a candidate is introduced for a position.
Do the nannies have CPR/First Aid certification?
CPR and First Aid credentials are reviewed as part of our caregiver screening process, and requirements may vary depending on the position.
How do payments work?
Families make their weekly childcare payments directly to Growing Together based on the caregiver’s confirmed hours and the hourly rate agreed upon with the family. Growing Together then handles the caregiver’s payment. There are no additional agency or placement fees.
What if I need last-minute or backup care?
We do our best to assist with last-minute and backup childcare needs. Availability depends on caregiver availability and cannot always be guaranteed.
How do you match families with caregivers?
We carefully consider each family’s lifestyle, schedule, parenting style, personality, and childcare needs to create thoughtful and long-term matches.
Can I request a bilingual nanny?
Absolutely. Many of our caregivers are bilingual in English and Spanish and can support language development in a natural and engaging way.
How involved is the agency after placement?
Our support continues after care begins. Growing Together remains available to assist with communication, scheduling needs, payment coordination, and changes in your family’s childcare needs.
Can caregivers help with children’s routines and organization?
Yes. Many caregivers assist with children’s laundry, tidying play areas, preparing meals for children, organizing routines, homework support, and maintaining structured daily schedules.
What makes Growing Together different from other agencies?
Our approach is highly personal and relationship-focused. We prioritize thoughtful matchmaking, strong communication, professionalism, and meaningful long-term connections between families and caregivers.
Who chooses the final caregiver?
Growing Together carefully selects and introduces candidates based on your family’s needs, but the final decision always belongs to the family. You have the opportunity to meet candidates, ask questions, and choose the caregiver who feels like the best fit for your home.
Do your nannies speak English?
We can match families with English-speaking caregivers, and many of our caregivers are bilingual in English and Spanish.
Can you help with newborn care?
We can match families with experienced caregivers who have newborn and infant care experience, including support with feeding, sleep routines, soothing, and early development.
Do you offer evening, weekend, or travel support?
Yes. Depending on availability, we offer date-night care, weekend support, travel nannying, and short-term placements.
Do you offer full-time and part-time care?
Yes. We offer flexible childcare solutions including full-time, part-time, temporary, after-school, evening, and weekend support depending on availability.
Do you offer trial days before starting?
Trial days may be arranged when appropriate and based on caregiver and family availability.
What ages do your caregivers work with?<br />
Our caregivers have experience with children of all ages, including newborns, infants, toddlers, school-age children, and teenagers.
Do you offer overnight or travel nanny support?
Depending on availability, we can help families find caregivers for overnight care, vacations, travel support, and temporary extended coverage.
What areas do you serve?
We serve families across New Jersey, including Bergen County, Hoboken, Jersey City, Ridgewood, and surrounding communities, as well as select areas of New York City.
How much does childcare cost?
Hourly rates are discussed and agreed upon individually with each family based on their specific childcare needs. Rates may vary depending on factors such as schedule, number of children, responsibilities, and type of care required. There are no additional agency or placement fees.
What happens if my childcare needs change?
If your schedule, number of children, responsibilities, or type of care changes, please contact Growing Together. We can review the updated needs of the position and determine whether any changes to the care arrangement or hourly rate are necessary.