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Est. 1996A Nanny Connection

Private · Personal · Proven

Dedicated to Helping You Find the Perfect Nanny

Award-winning Bay Area nanny agency specializing in long-term, fully vetted placements for families since 1996.

TrustLine Certified · Minimum 1-Year Commitment · 6-Month Guarantee

5.0 GOOGLE · A+ BBB · SERVING BAY AREA FAMILIES SINCE 1996

30

Years Experience

1000+

Families Served

5.0

Google Rating

A+

BBB Rating

As Recognized By

Best of the East Bay

Diablo Magazine

Best of the Best

Bay Area Parent · 2003–2025

Hall of Fame Favorite

Bay Area Parent

BBB A+ Rating

Better Business Bureau

Lila Pick

The Lila Guide

Why Choose Us

Why Bay Area families choose us

For 30 years, A Nanny Connection has built a reputation for discretion, trust, and long-term success. We don't just send resumes — we present carefully selected candidates who meet your family's exact needs.

Personally Vetted

Every candidate is personally screened by our agency, TrustLine background checked, with verified references and driving records. Many bring teaching or ECE backgrounds.

Curated Matches

We don't just send resumes. We present a small, carefully selected group of candidates aligned to your family's values, schedule, and household culture.

Long-Term Focus

We place for longevity, not turnover. Ongoing guidance, a 6-month guarantee, and lasting relationships built one family at a time.

Our Services

Nanny placement services

Full-service nanny placement for families seeking full-time, part-time, live-in, and specialized newborn care. Every candidate is fully vetted, background checked, and TrustLine-certified.

Long-Term Private Nanny Placements
Full-Time Nannies
Part-Time Nannies
Live-In / Live-Out Nannies
Postpartum & Newborn Care Specialists
Night Nannies
Infant & Toddler Nannies
Educated & Teacher Nannies
Montessori Nannies
Household Managers
Backup & Temporary Childcare
Estate & Household Staffing

Regional Expertise

A trusted nanny agency across the Bay Area

From our Danville office, we place nannies and household staff with families in San Francisco, the Peninsula, Silicon Valley and the South Bay, Marin, the East Bay and the Tri-Valley. Each region has its own schools, commutes and family rhythms, and every match is made by hand around how your household actually lives.

Beyond nannies, our team also places newborn care specialists, night nannies, night nurses, doulas, governesses, family assistants, household managers, personal chefs, private drivers, and tutors — a complete household staffing solution from a single trusted Bay Area nanny agency.

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Robin LeGrand, founder of A Nanny Connection

Meet the Founder

Robin LeGrand

Founder · 1996

Robin LeGrand founded A Nanny Connection in 1996 and has built the agency into an award-winning Bay Area nanny and household staffing agency serving families throughout San Francisco, Silicon Valley, the Peninsula, Marin, South Bay, the East Bay, and the Tri-Valley.

Her dedication to trust, professionalism, and exceptional service has been recognized with numerous industry awards. Robin and our team personally oversee every placement to ensure the perfect match.

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Testimonials

Trusted by Bay Area families for 30 years

5.0 Google · 4.6 Yelp
Google

"As a dad with a demanding schedule, I needed a nanny agency I could truly trust. A Nanny Connection was professional, straightforward, and brought us candidates who were experienced, well-vetted, and genuinely aligned with our family."

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David Garland

Family

Google

"We recently moved to San Francisco from the East Coast and weren't sure where to start. A Nanny Connection matched us with an outstanding newborn care specialist and a wonderful nanny. They worked seamlessly as a team, helped our baby get on a great schedule."

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Colette Wogsland

Family

Google

"When we moved from Chicago to the Bay Area, we didn't know where to turn. We found A Nanny Connection, and they were incredible — not only in finding us the right nanny, but also in helping us get acclimated to the area. The nanny they placed with us is still with our family today. Totally trustworthy and highly recommended!"

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Michael Carlson

Family

Google

"We have relied on A Nanny Connection for nearly a decade, and every experience has been outstanding. From our first nanny in Los Gatos to our current household manager, each placement has been seamless. They truly invest in long-term relationships with families."

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Jack Coleman

Family

Google

"I am so thrilled to be a nanny with A Nanny Connection! Robin's assistance was exceptional in finding the perfect family to pair me with. This organization is highly trustworthy, professional, and the application process was very smooth."

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Sophia Amador

Nanny

Google

"I've been with Nanny Connection over 25 years and it is one of the best agencies in the Bay Area. They place you with the right family and always make sure that the nanny is happy! I highly recommend it!"

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Maria Ponce

Nanny

Yelp

"We made an early decision to hire a night nanny since we were first-time parents without easy access to relatives who can provide effective childcare support. Robin was responsive to our questions and was transparent with her fees. Best of all, she found us the perfect night nanny. I highly recommend Robin for your specific nanny needs."

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Daniel C.

Family

Yelp

"Robin is a star — in fact, 5 stars! I called her in a bind and she sent me candidates within the same day. As an HR executive for over 30 years and having hired thousands of people myself, I was so impressed by how comprehensive her hiring practices are. Robin's energy is amazing, answering emails during weekends or evenings and responding within minutes!"

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Sheren B.

Family

Yelp

"Robin is extremely hard working and compassionate. She helped my family through a difficult life transition with a lot of grace and patience. Our nanny has been with us for almost a year and is part of our family. I feel really blessed to have found her. I'm forever grateful for Robin and the Nanny Connection."

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Crystal M.

Family

Yelp

"Robin is fantastic. She's been able to find me two incredible nannies both within 24 hours. It is extremely hard to trust others with the most precious thing in your life but Robin finds people who are compatible with your needs and who you can trust fully. This is the best agency to find a nanny!"

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Snigdha M.

Family

Yelp

"We have continued to work with Robin and A Nanny Connection over the last five years. She finds great candidates, people she has worked with for 10-20+ years, fully vetted with the right background checks, recommendations, and key details. Robin streamlines the process so you don't have to waste time and energy finding the right person."

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Akhil K.

Family

Yelp

"I have been a nanny for 15 years and I've experienced many agencies all over the Bay Area. I have never come across an agency that is so real and comfortable. Robin is an extremely hard worker and truly knows her business. She is an excellent communicator and is on her game at all times. If I could give her 10,000 stars I would!"

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Viktoria A.

Nanny

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FAQ

Bay Area nanny agency FAQ

We are a Bay Area nanny agency placing nannies across San Francisco, Silicon Valley, the Peninsula (Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Atherton), Marin County (Mill Valley, Tiburon, Sausalito), the East Bay (Berkeley, Oakland, Walnut Creek), and the Tri-Valley (Danville, Pleasanton, San Ramon).

To hire a nanny in Silicon Valley, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Atherton, or anywhere on the Peninsula, families start with our Employer Application. We learn your family's schedule, values, and ideal candidate profile, then personally introduce TrustLine-certified, reference-checked nannies — typically with a placement completed within 1–6 weeks.

Newborn care specialist (NCS) rates in San Francisco and the Bay Area typically range from $50–$80+ per hour depending on experience, certifications, and whether the role is daytime, overnight, or 24-hour live-in. Overnight newborn care in the Bay Area is usually billed at a flat nightly rate. We share current market rates during your intake call.

Yes. Overnight newborn care is one of our most-requested placements. Our night nannies and newborn care specialists handle feedings, diaper changes, sleep shaping, and gentle sleep training so parents can rest — available across San Francisco, the Peninsula, Silicon Valley, Marin, and the East Bay.

Yes. We refer experienced postpartum doulas across San Francisco, the Peninsula, and the greater Bay Area for daytime, overnight, and live-in postpartum support — including breastfeeding guidance, newborn care education, and recovery support for mom.

Yes. We regularly place infant care specialists, newborn nannies, and infant–toddler specialists in Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Atherton, Woodside, Los Altos, and across the Peninsula and Silicon Valley.

Yes. A nanny for twins or for a newborn-and-toddler combination is a specialty placement. We match families with experienced multiples nannies and infant–toddler specialists who can manage staggered nap schedules, tandem feedings, and age-appropriate activities for both children.

Yes. Live-in nanny placements are common in Atherton, Woodside, Hillsborough, and other Peninsula estates where families have a private suite or guest house. A live-in nanny is ideal for families with non-traditional schedules, frequent travel, or twins and multiples.

Yes. We place ROTA nannies (two nannies rotating on/off schedules for 24/7 coverage) and travel nannies who accompany families on domestic and international trips. ROTA and travel nanny placements are popular with executive families across California and the Bay Area.

Yes. We offer temporary nannies, backup childcare, sick care coverage, and on-call emergency nanny services across the Bay Area — from a few days of date-night and event support to multi-month maternity-leave coverage, weekend care, and last-minute care when your regular caregiver is unavailable.

Yes. We place household managers in Menlo Park, Atherton, Palo Alto, and across the Peninsula and Silicon Valley, plus family assistants, executive household staff, governesses, personal chefs, and drivers for high-profile and executive families throughout the Bay Area.

Yes. Many of our nannies hold bachelor's or master's degrees in early childhood education, child development, or related fields — including former preschool teachers, elementary teachers, and credentialed governesses. We can prioritize an educated nanny or teaching background as part of your search criteria.

Yes. Bilingual nanny placement is one of our specialties. We regularly match Bay Area families with Spanish-speaking, Mandarin-speaking, French-speaking, and other bilingual nannies who can support language immersion at home.

Yes. Since 1996 we have specialized in private childcare for executive, founder, and high-profile Bay Area families. Every search is handled discreetly by Robin and her team, all candidates sign NDAs when required, and we never publish profiles or maintain a public database.

Yes. Newborn care specialists are one of our most-requested placements. Our NCS candidates specialize in the first 12 weeks — sleep shaping, feeding support, swaddling, and postpartum care — for families across the Bay Area.

Every nanny in our network is TrustLine-certified, CPR certified, reference-checked, and background-screened. We meet every candidate in person and only present nannies we would trust with our own families.

Since 1996 we have specialized in private, hand-curated nanny placement for Bay Area families. No databases, no swiping — every match is personally overseen by Robin and our team. The result is long-tenured placements and a quietly excellent reputation across San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Marin, and the East Bay.

Most Bay Area placements happen within 1–6 weeks. We recommend starting your search 4–8 weeks before your ideal start date, and earlier for newborn care specialist placements.