Nanny FAQs

We represent only the finest in-home childcare workers available. Similarly, we are proud to say that we have been of service to many of Southern California’s most prestigious families. Bella Bambino Nannies caters to the most discerning parents seeking only the best in nanny care for their children.

Families have come to know us as the most professional and efficient nanny service in Southern California. From La Jolla to Bel Air, our sterling reputation for excellent customer service, coupled with our years in the nanny industry have made us leaders in our field. We are a nanny and family advocate and as such, we will always ensure that our nannies and families are comfortable with their respective decisions.

Nannies seeking representation trust us to place them in only the best possible working situations. We are heralded as “the nanny service that listens” to the needs and concerns of professional nannies. The nannies we choose to represent are fully screened and will undergo a stringent nanny background check which includes a Criminal Investigation, Social Security Verification, Address History, Sex Offender Check and Driving Records Check. We are also able to provide Drug Screening for nanny candidates upon request.

We appreciate that you have taken time out of your schedule to visit us and we look forward to speaking with you in regards to your specific needs. Please contact us with any questions that you may have with regards to your nanny search.

In order to be considered for representation you must:

  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Have 2 years of childcare experience to include but not limited to being a nanny, daycare experience, teaching and babysitting (family does not count)
  • Have excellent, verifiable references (we will check all references)
  • Valid driver’s license and clean DMV record.

Nanny salaries depend on a variety of factors such as: experience, availability, and willingness to perform certain job responsibilities. Bella Bambino Nannies encourages our families to offer a starting salary of no less than $13 per hour.

From start to finish, the process usually takes between two and six weeks. This is the amount of time we feel it takes to ensure that we find the right fit for you.

Our Services

Nanny Recruitment

Our nanny recruitment process is unparalleled in the industry. What sets us apart is the fact that all of us are mothers and we recruit for you as we would recruit for ourselves. Each nanny is personally interviewed for 2 hours, all references are scrutinized and a complete background check is run. Using Bella Bambino Nannies as your nanny recruitment service will be one of the best decisions you’ve ever made for your family!

Nanny Placement

Bella Bambino Nannies makes nanny placement hassle free and fun! We love working with our clients and we totally understand your needs as we are parents too! You’ll never feel pressured to hire a nanny who is not the perfect fit and we will walk you through every single step offering our support and years of experience to guide you!

Group Play Dates

Bella Bambino Nannies founder Rebecca Barlow is a mother of 4 who is a strong believer in community. We are happy to facilitate group play dates with interested clients. We have a large network of parents we have helped throughout the years and it is our pleasure to introduce our clients to one another if a group play date or support group is desired.

Background Checks

Bella Bambino Nannies will carefully and thoroughly background check your nanny in addition to enrolling them with Trustline (California placements) Some of the Background checks we run are:

• Criminal investigation
• Social security verification
• Address history
• Sex offender check
• Driving records check
• CPR certified
• Drug test upon request