Caregivers who understand development, not just routines.

Thoughtfully matched caregivers for children who need more than basic care. Honoring nannies and domestic workers as skilled professionals, not invisible labor.

Let us find care that is aligned with your family.

Our Approach

We believe the right caregiver can change everything.

At Monaé & Co., we connect families with nannies and domestic workers who offer more than custodial care. Our placements center caregivers with backgrounds or training in behavioral health, child development, education, social services, and youth mentorship—ensuring your home receives care that is attentive, affirming, and developmentally informed.

We understand that caregiving happens within family systems. Our role is to thoughtfully match families with caregivers whose values, communication style, and caregiving philosophy align with your household’s needs.

Who are our services for?

Our nanny and caregiver placement services are ideal for families with children or family members who may:

  • Have developmental delays or neurodivergent identities

  • Are physically impaired and need extra support

  • Experience emotional or behavioral regulation challenges

  • Need consistent structure, predictability, and relational care

  • Struggle with transitions, sensory sensitivities, or social communication

  • Benefit from caregivers who understand trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches

We support families across a range of abilities and diagnoses, focusing on relationship, routine, and understanding.

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Our process is simple and thoughtful.

  • Getting to know your household

    Families begin by completing a detailed application that helps us understand:

    • Household structure and routines

    • Child(ren)’s ages, personalities, and developmental needs

    • Cultural, spiritual, and family values

    • Caregiving goals and expectations

    • Schedule, compensation range, and role responsibilities

    This application allows us to begin the matching process with intention and clarity.

  • Values, needs, and alignment

    Following the application, families participate in a one-on-one intake interview. This conversation allows us to explore:

    • Family dynamics and caregiving philosophy

    • Communication styles and boundaries

    • Emotional, behavioral, or transitional needs within the household

    • What “good care” looks like to your family

    The intake interview ensures that placements are guided by relationship fit.

  • Activating the search

    Once the intake is complete and both parties agree to move forward, families submit a non-refundable engagement fee of $350, in addition to an engagement contract. This fee activates the personalized matchmaking process and covers:

    • Candidate sourcing and screening

    • Values-alignment review

    • Interview coordination and guidance

    This step reflects our commitment to intentional, high-quality placements.

  • Thorough, thoughtful, and transparent

    All caregiver candidates considered for placement undergo a multi-layered screening process, which includes:

    • Initial candidate interview (experience and caregiving philosophy)

    • Reference checks with prior families or supervisors

    • Background check

    • CPR/First Aid and Educational Check

    • Social media review to assess professionalism and alignment

    Families are then introduced to select candidates and invited to participate in interviews to assess mutual fit.

  • Before finalizing the hire, families and caregivers engage in a structured 1-2 day paid trial period. This allows both parties to:

    • Experience day-to-day dynamics

    • Observe communication and caregiving style

    • Confirm expectations and boundaries

    Feedback is gathered to support a thoughtful decision moving forward.

  • Once the trial period is successfully completed, families move forward with hiring their caregiver by submitting a placement fee of $2,500.

    Monaé & Co. provides a contract detailing:

    • Placement confirmation

    • Employer responsibilities

    • Employee pay and benefits

    • Support with role clarity and expectations

Honoring Nannies & Domestic Workers

Because ethical care starts with how caregivers are treated.

At Monaé & Co., we believe that the quality of care children receive is deeply connected to how caregivers themselves are treated. Nannies and domestic workers are essential professionals who deserve respect, fair compensation, and ethical working conditions.

Our placement process is intentionally designed to protect the dignity, autonomy, and well-being of both the family and caregivers.

  • We advocate for respectable, living wages that reflect:

    • Experience and training

    • Emotional and developmental labor

    • Scope of responsibilities

    • Cost of living considerations

    We do not support exploitative pay structures or undefined roles.

  • Caregivers are not expected to “fit into” unhealthy or unclear environments.

    Before placement, we carefully assess families for:

    • Realistic expectations of care

    • Respect for boundaries and labor

    • Alignment with ethical caregiving practices

    • Willingness to engage in legal employment arrangements

    We believe quality families are just as important as quality caregivers.

  • Monaé & Co. promotes employment practices that are:

    • Legal — compliant with local labor laws and tax requirements

    While we are not an employer or legal authority, we only encourage ethical employment practices that protect both families and caregivers.

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