Using Go Nannies to Find Your Chicago Nanny
Go Nannies is a popular agency in both the United States and Canada, so why is it so important to Chicago? The answer is that they have a very manageable and qualified list of candidates available to parents in search of their next Chicago nanny. Go Nannies is most widely known for its Double Guarantee which promises that parents will find the perfect nanny and keep that perfect nanny or they recieve double the membership time for free. This sets Go Nannies apart from other nanny agencies and helps them keep a satisfied customer base. When choosing a Chicago nanny agency, Go Nannies supports around 330 Chicago nannies and touts the most thorough background checks in the industry.
While the list of candidates isn't as broad as other Chicago nanny agencies that we cover on this site, parents will still need to narrow the list down to just a few candidates worth calling and interviewing. Because of this, Go Nannies provides an easy tool to narrow search results based on the following factors:
- Location: Find a nanny based on how many miles they are from a certain zip code
- Position Type: Are you looking for a nanny, or would you prefer a nanny and housekeeper?
- Age Range
- Living Arrangements: Live-in, live-out, or no preference
- Availability
- Smoking Status
Unfortunately, there is not an ability to narrow searches based on whether the profiles have photos or not. This is problematic with the Go Nannies Chicago database because there are many profiles without photos. Even though it's important not to judge a book by its cover, many parents will feel a sense of comfort if they can see a nanny's face before contacting them. This helps parents establish a connection with their prospective nanny, and it also helps parents weed out some nannies that they feel don't present the image of authority or responsibility that they want to instill in their child. By not requiring images in their database, Go Nannies falls a bit short in comparison to the other Chicago nanny agencies that we cover.
When browsing Go Nannies, non-members can view a limited profile of each nanny which includes important information like rates, living situation, age, smoking status, an "about me" section, and experience. These profiles allow for additional information and further detail, but it's up to the nanny to fill these portions out as they are not required. As a member of Go Nannies, parents can view contact information, background checks, and save their favorite profiles to a list so that they have a strong pool of candidates to choose from.
Like the other Chicago nanny agencies, Go Nannies offers a subscription based pricing structure which gives parents full access to their database of nannies. They also offer a variety of add-ons to these subscriptions which help parents get other services as well. These add-ons include criminal background checks, driving record background checks, employment background checks, education background checks, the ability to place an account on hold, and a personal assistant to help parents find their Chicago nanny.
Basic pricing includes the following:
- $49 for a 45 Day Membership: Includes background check, references, and full access to the US and Canadian database
- $79 for a 90 Day Membership: Includes background check, references, and full access to the US and Canadian database
Beyond just nannies, parents can use Go Nannies to find Chicago based housekeepers, senior caregivers, personal chefs, personal assistants, and even doulas. This means that with any membership, an entire database of caregivers is provided for the member. For parents in need of more than just a nanny, or a nanny that is multi-faceted, this feature of Go Nannies is quite appealing.