How to hire a Nanny Archives

Thanks again for helping us with the nanny search! You guys saved our bacon…again!

Seattle Client

Our nanny has been beyond amazing, it’s even hard to envision our family before her! It’s just been an absolutely fantastic fit. THANK YOU!

Seattle Client

Starling Agency was a godsend for us, as we were new to Seattle and needed a nanny for our two young children ASAP. Not only did Mandie “get” the person we were looking for, she found the perfect candidate in less than a week: experienced, unflappable, flexible, and just fun to be around. So now… Read more

Seattle Client

Once we hired our current nanny (who is exceptional!), Mandie helped us identify another family in our neighborhood who was looking for a part-time nanny share that provides our little boy with socialization and fully leverages our nanny’s considerable talents. We would recommend the Starling Agen… Read more

Seattle Client

Your process completely factored out all of the worst of the hiring process. Your insight was spot on. Thank you for the thoughtfulness and sharp perspective. We actually had fun and laughed along the way. We ADORE our nanny!

Seattle Client

We love her. From the moment I met Mandie, I could tell that this was someone who was kind, caring, patient, and who loved children. All of that has proven true over time. You can tell that Mandie cares deeply about your children and understands how to support them. Aside from exuding positivity and… Read more

Seattle Client

Thank you for the support throughout our nanny search. We love how you handled the process – everything was so smooth. There was zero pressure and excellent candidates!

Seattle Client

Seriously, thank you for everything you have done for our family! I feel like finding us a great nanny is comparable to creating a COVID vaccine. Not kidding, it’s life-changing. So truly my greatest gratitude!

Seattle Client

Starting off as a Nanny in a new city can be difficult but that was not the case with Mandie at Starling Agency, she matched me with the perfect fit. Her talent and love for this work is admirable.

Seattle Nanny

Our nanny makes childcare look easy! What is happening? How is this possible? What is life?! Thank you Starling for introducing us to our favorite person!

Seattle Client

Choosing to hire K was one of the best decisions we’ve ever made as parents. Having her in our lives all these years has had such a positive influence on our family and on the development of our kids. The kids adore her. I am grateful every time I see her, and I know that with her combination of pro… Read more

Seattle Client

Thank you for the service you provide to families during this crazy time! Your strength and kindness has been a breath of fresh air – not sure how you both do it, but it’s amazing!

Seattle Client

Starling is amazing…I can’t even! This process has been an amazing experience thanks to you both!

Seattle Client

I am in love with my current position! I go home happy every day. Thanks so much for everything you and Starling do. You are so appreciated.

Seattle Nanny

Over the last three years, Starling helped me to find and hire for three different positions for our household (nanny, mother’s helper, tutor) — that worked out really well for our family and those people are still employed with us. What I truly appreciate about working with Mandie and Diane is I ne… Read more

Seattle Client

Mandie runs Starling Agency with passion and exemplary attention to detail. I trust her implicitly, and highly recommend your family choose Starling Agency when seeking an outstanding and trustworthy nanny.

Seattle Client

Your process is so good…it’s like a masterclass in hiring a nanny!

Seattle Client

I worked with Starling Agency to find nanny care for our 2-month old baby girl. I was immediately set at ease as Starling Agency walked me through the process of finding a nanny in the Seattle area. Before, during, and after the search, they were a great resource on all things nanny related – – espe… Read more

Seattle Client

I can’t thank Starling enough! Your service is such a lifesaver – I mean it, I could cry!

Seattle Client

Thank you, Mandie! Working with you has brought so much joy and relief to our home. Everything has been great – you even put into words the exact curriculum we want for our kids. I don’t know how you do it. This has filled my heart!

Seattle Client

Just FYI from the nanny community…Starling has the best clients!

Seattle Nanny

Thank you again for all of your help and hard work! Starling is amazing, no joke!

Seattle Nanny

Thank you for the placement you made for us in 2019! A was absolutely essential through the pandemic. She had exactly the right set of skills and personal qualities to help my kids through remote schooling and stay-home orders but to also grow their personal skills and resilience!

Seattle Client

The quality of care you provide to clients is amazing! Your work is so mindful – as if this was a caregiver for your own family! You both care so much and it shows!

Seattle Client

We are so happy with our nanny! Nanny B and the baby are best buddies! Thank you!

Seattle Client

A is MARY POPPINS! We love her so much already. She’s amazing and professional. She takes joy in knowing my kids! We couldn’t be happier!

Seattle Client

Turn to a real pro whose mastered the nanny search and understands that child care isn’t just about keeping the kiddos occupied, but helping them learn and grow. Mandie, the director of Starling Agency in Seattle, heads a team of super nannies who not only care for your little ones, but also make … Read more

Red Tricycle Seattle

We all need more of the good news! So guess what? M is amazing – literally the BEST. I don’t think we could have found someone this wonderful on our own. Starling is the team to thank for that!

Seattle Client

We had a wonderful experience working with Mandie. We were moving to Seattle from out of state and over the holidays with our two year old daughter. Mandie was very good at handling the ‘long-distance’ situation. She set up several conversations with us to get to know us and our specific needs a… Read more

Seattle Client

Your empathetic kindness is something I will never forget! If I ever need another match, you are the first person I will contact!

Seattle Nanny

After managing our own nanny search, I decided to use Starling Agency to screen our potential candidate and I am so glad that Mandie helped me through every step of the process. She was incredibly helpful and professional and often times answering my myriad of questions at all times of the day! Mand… Read more

Seattle Client

We feel lucky to have been able to hire our nanny through your seamless process – we sincerely thank you for helping us during one of the most challenging times in parenthood!

Seattle Client

I want to thank you both for always being so incredibly kind and supportive. There’s a reason you are the agency with the best reputation among nannies in the area.

Seattle Nanny

All of the candidates sent our way were amazing, highly trained professionals. The nanny we hired is not just someone who cares for our baby – she is truly a part of our family. We wouldn’t be where we are today without her! And, we wouldn’t have found her if it were not for Starling Agency.

Seattle Client

Mandie and Starling Agency were focused, so considerate, detailed, and found an absolutely wonderful family for me to work with… I definitely would seek out her agency again!

Seattle Nanny

We could not have survived the pandemic without your wonderful placement service! It’s as if you intuitively understood the magnitude of skills needed for our diverse family. We made it through because of our nanny! I just think the world of your agency!

Seattle Client

Working with Mandie was an absolutely incredible experience. She took not only the time to get to know me and my experience as a nanny, but took the time to make sure I was fit with the absolute perfect family. Her attention to detail and genuine love of her job is apparent.

Seattle Nanny

You’re amazing! This experience with Starling confirms that I should only work with your agency when job searching. You make the search process easy and I’m so appreciative!

Seattle Nanny

Thank you so much for all of your help and extraordinary service!

Seattle Client

I’m not prone to hyperbole, but Mandie found us the perfect caregiver – better than anyone we could have chosen ourselves. We had just moved to Seattle and had no luck on our own or with any online services. After wasting time and energy, we turned to Starling and they found our caregiver almost i… Read more

Seattle Client

Our nanny is truly a treasure! We’ve appreciated your help so much. We couldn’t have done this without Starling!

Seattle Client

We exhaustively interviewed nannies from other nanny agencies before we found Starling. I wish we would have started here! Half a year after hiring our nanny we decided to start a nanny share to help our son socialize. Mandie helped us find another set of parents that have become an extension of our… Read more

Seattle Client

Thanks Mandie! This process with you has been seamless, and a pleasure!

Seattle Client

I’m forever grateful to Starling! Having Nanny N in our lives has been a dream come true!

Seattle Client

Thank you for helping me through this process and advocating for me! It’s been amazing. Now I understand why working with a reputable agency is so important!

Seattle Nanny

I’m so excited to work with you! Everyone knows Starling is the best nanny agency in Seattle!

Seattle Nanny

The candidates were fantastic – it was a really hard decision in the best way possible! We thank you so much for the hard work you do. We feel really confident about the nanny we’ve hired through Starling!

Seattle Client

I’m getting teary-eyed just thinking about our nanny. You have found us such a wonderful fit! I fully recommend any future families to trust your guidance!

Seattle Client

Starling Agency has not only mastered connecting families with well-qualified nannies but also effectively communicating with a wide range of personality types. It was an absolute pleasure working with the highly professional team at Starling Agency. I would hire them again in a heartbeat. That is t… Read more

Seattle Client

As a recruiter, I thought I knew my stuff…watching your team was a humbling experience. You’re wizards in an unbelievably competitive industry. Wizard hats off to Starling for being so good!

Seattle Client

The value of your service cannot be overstated! Not only have I learned so much in the process, but I’ve also been inspired by your story. You’ve clearly found your calling. I just want to say you do amazing things!

Seattle Client

Starling Agency was a dream to work with- excellent communication, easy non-intimidating application, and negotiation process, and just generally kindhearted people. I have worked with other agencies in the Seattle area in the past, and Starling is by far the best experience I’ve had. I felt suppo… Read more

Seattle Nanny

L is amazing! She started yesterday and her presence in our home is so comforting. Thank you so much for helping us find the right person for our family!

Seattle Client

We are doing wonderfully thanks to our amazing nanny extraordinaire. The best decision I’ve ever made was to reach out to you and welcome this diamond of a human into our lives!

Seattle Client

This has been the most amazing experience! Your process has been phenomenal! We’ve trusted your insight 150%. Thank you again!

Seattle Client

I wanted to let you know that I’m thrilled with my placement! It’s going well and the fit could not be better!

Seattle Nanny

Starling Agency made the process so smooth for me as a nanny. Mandie was there to assist in every way and made what seemed impossible, possible. She introduced me to an amazing family that I clicked so well with. As a nanny of 8 years, this is by far my best experience with any nanny agency and I wo… Read more

Seattle Nanny

A is incredibly competent and professional. She fit into the fold immediately. Most importantly the kids feel so much love! It’s just so good…thank you for helping us find this amazing human!

Seattle Client

We had a flawless and speedy experience with Mandie at Starling Agency! Our family was in a pinch to find someone as I went back to work and we didn’t feel like we had to compromise in any way with the support of Mandie at finding the perfect fit for our family’s needs. Mandie was accessible,… Read more

Seattle Client

I wanted to tell you what a STAR our teacher has been. The kids are really thriving in their pod school and we’re convinced that we 100% made the right decision. Thank you so much!

Seattle Client

Mandie is incredibly accessible both, literally and figuratively, which I find imperative when my children are involved! Her obvious love for childhood education and nurturing coupled with her savvy business sense deems her the perfect hybrid for coupling families with nannies.

Seattle Client

We chose Starling because of your reputation, focus on childhood development, and access to the best candidates!

Seattle Client

Starling Agency was a dream to work with- excellent communication, easy non-intimidating application and negotiation process, and just genuinely kindhearted people. I have just wrapped up my first week on the job and LOVE it so far. I have worked with other agencies in the Seattle area in the past, … Read more

Seattle Nanny

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