How much does a night nanny cost?
Straight answers, no discovery call required. Overnight newborn care specialists and Newborn Care Specialists in South Florida run $25–$45 per hour. Placement is a flat fee, and the $500 retainer is credited toward it.
What families actually pay.
Rates reflect South Florida market standards. Northeast placements — Manhattan, the Hamptons, Greenwich, Newport, Bergen County, and the Philadelphia Main Line — are quoted per market. Specialists are household employees; see IRS Publication 926.
One flat fee. Paid upfront.
No percentage of salary, no hidden retainers, no monthly billing. The $500 retainer begins your search and is credited toward the placement fee — the balance is due before your specialist starts.
Flat-fee professional placement for live-in, ROTA, newborn care specialists, nannies, and household staff. 12-month replacement warranty.
- Bespoke executive search
- In-depth verification, interviews & background screening
- Trial day coordination
- 12-month replacement warranty
- Onboarding concierge & quarterly check-ins for first year
Frequently asked.
How much does a night nanny cost?
In South Florida, overnight newborn care specialists are typically $25–$45 per hour depending on experience, credentials (RN, CNA, NCS certification), and whether the placement involves twins, multiples, or a NICU graduate. A standard 10–12 hour overnight shift generally falls between $280 and $500 per night.
What does a newborn care specialist cost per week?
Five overnight shifts per week at $30–$40 per hour typically runs $1,500–$2,400 weekly. Full 24/7 coverage uses a two-specialist rotation and is quoted per household.
Is there an agency fee, and when is it due?
Yes. Placement is a flat fee — the Estate Package is $3,500. A $500 retainer begins your search and is credited toward that fee, not added to it. The remaining balance is due upfront, before your specialist begins.
Do rates differ outside Florida?
Yes. Northeast markets — Manhattan, the Hamptons, Greenwich, Newport, Bergen County, and the Main Line — carry higher prevailing rates than South Florida. We quote each market individually rather than publishing a single national figure.
Are newborn care specialists paid legally as household employees?
Yes. Newborn Care Specialists placed in a private home are household employees. We refer families to IRS Publication 926 (Household Employer's Tax Guide) and can recommend payroll services that handle withholding and year-end filings.
What is included in the placement fee?
Bespoke search, in-depth verification and background screening, interview coordination, trial-day coordination, a 12-month replacement warranty, and onboarding concierge support with quarterly check-ins during the first year.
How much does a night nanny cost?
A night nanny and an overnight newborn care specialist are priced the same way — $25 to $45 per hour in South Florida, or roughly $280 to $500 for a 10 to 12 hour overnight. A night nanny who is also a certified Newborn Care Specialist sits at the top of that range because the role includes feeding plans, gentle sleep shaping, and written overnight notes.
What is a night nanny, and what does she actually do overnight?
A night nanny — also called an overnight newborn care specialist, night nanny, or Newborn Care Specialist — arrives in the evening and takes full care of your newborn through the night. She handles every feeding, diaper change, and settle, keeps the nursery and bottles reset, logs the night, and hands you a rested baby and a written summary in the morning. Our specialists are non-medical: some hold nursing backgrounds, but they provide newborn care, not medical treatment.
Does a night nanny sleep during the shift?
On an awake overnight — the shift most families book — she stays awake and attends every waking. On a live-in or 24-hour rotation she rests between feedings in a separate room while remaining on call. We confirm which arrangement you are booking in writing before the placement begins, so there is never a surprise.
How much does 24-hour newborn care specialist care cost per week?
Round-the-clock coverage uses a two-specialist rotation so nobody works unsafely long hours. It is quoted per household rather than per hour, because the figure depends on the number of infants, live-in versus live-out, and travel. Families booking full coverage typically plan for a materially higher weekly figure than five overnights.
How do I find a night nanny or newborn care specialist I can trust?
Ask three questions of any agency: who verified the specialist, what happens if the match is wrong, and when money is due. We are referral-based and boutique — every specialist is personally interviewed, reference-checked, background-screened, and CPR-current, placements carry a 12-month replacement warranty, and the fee is flat and stated upfront. Call 561-809-8955 and we can usually present matched specialists within days.
How quickly can a newborn care specialist start, and is there a rush option?
Specialists are on standby. For families who need help immediately — a baby home earlier than expected, a specialist who fell through, or simply a household that has not slept — we work same-day and can often have someone in the home within 24 hours. Call rather than emailing when the need is urgent.
Do discreet and high-profile households pay a different rate?
The hourly rate is the same. What differs is the vetting: for private, high-net-worth, and public-facing households we present only specialists who work comfortably under confidentiality agreements, with estate staff and security present, and with travel between residences. Every search is private, and no client is ever named.
What is the cheapest way to get overnight newborn help?
Two or three overnights per week rather than five is what most families choose first, and it still restores meaningful sleep. Some families begin with a short intensive block — one to two weeks of overnights to establish a feeding and sleep rhythm — and then step down. We will tell you honestly which pattern fits your household rather than selling the largest schedule.