Frequently Asked Questions
What Families Want to Know
We understand that choosing the right childcare professional for your family is an important decision. Below, we've addressed the common questions families ask about our premium placement services.
All of our background checks are processed in partnership with Checkr. We screen for:
- Social Security and Identity Match
- Driving History
- National Sex Offender Registry
- National County Criminal History check.
- International Criminal History Check
Hummel Family Care specializes exclusively in long-term childcare placements for distinguished families. Unlike agencies that offer various temporary services, our singular focus enables us to develop deeper expertise in identifying exceptional professionals who truly become extensions of your household.
Our placement process involves extensive vetting, personality matching, and ongoing support that ensures lasting relationships. Each family receives personalized attention, as we deliberately maintain a select client portfolio to provide the highest level of service.
Our premium placement process begins with a thorough consultation to understand your family’s unique dynamics, values, and childcare requirements. From there, we conduct targeted searches, meticulously screening candidates through comprehensive background checks, reference verification, and in-depth interviews.
We then present a carefully curated selection of candidates who align with your specific needs. After facilitating interviews, we assist with contract negotiation, offer guidance on employment best practices, and provide ongoing support to ensure a successful long-term placement.
Our care providers undergo a rigorous multi-stage vetting process designed to identify only exceptional candidates who meet our exacting standards. Each professional in our network has successfully completed:
- Comprehensive background verification including federal and multi-state criminal checks
- Social security verification and employment eligibility confirmation
- Thorough professional reference verification with detailed documentation
- In-depth behavioral interviews assessing childcare philosophy and approach
- Evaluation of professional certifications and continuing education
We absolutely encourage you to review references as part of your decision-making process. Our commitment to thorough vetting is one reason we maintain our perfect 5-star reputation – we present only candidates who have demonstrated excellence, reliability, and the professional qualities that align with your family’s needs.
A Hummel Family Care nanny brings exceptional professionalism, genuine warmth, and dedicated childcare expertise to your home. While each placement is customized to your family’s specific needs, you can expect your nanny to:
- Provide attentive, engaged childcare focused on your children’s development and well-being
- Create age-appropriate activities that balance education, recreation, and rest
- Maintain consistent routines that align with your family’s values and parenting philosophy
- Prepare nutritious meals and snacks for children according to your preferences
- Keep children’s areas organized and tidy, including cleaning up after activities
- Communicate proactively about your children’s milestones, challenges, and daily experiences
- Demonstrate flexibility while maintaining appropriate boundaries
- Handle minor emergencies with composure and good judgment
- Respect your family’s privacy and household rules
Our nannies are selected not only for their technical qualifications but for their emotional intelligence, reliability, and capacity to form meaningful connections with children. They understand that their role extends beyond basic supervision to becoming a trusted presence in your children’s lives and a valued support to your family as a whole.
We encourage clear communication about specific expectations during both the placement process and ongoing employment to ensure your nanny’s responsibilities align perfectly with your family’s needs.
Our placement fee is structured as a percentage of the household professional’s first-year salary: 18% for full-time placements and 20% for part-time arrangements. This investment reflects the extensive resources dedicated to finding exceptional professionals who will provide consistent, high-quality care for your children.
Unlike temporary solutions that require ongoing fees, our placement fee is one-time, representing exceptional value for a relationship that often spans many years. The typical salary range for our placements is $60,000-$100,000+ annually, depending on experience, qualifications, and specific responsibilities.