Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Domestic Staffing Solutions
Aunt Ann's In House Staffing has been connecting families with professional domestic staff since 1958. Founded by Ann Collins and now led by third-generation owners Denise and Sue Collins, the agency combines decades of industry expertise with a personalized approach to staffing. Our rigorous screening process includes comprehensive background checks, reference verification, and face-to-face interviews to ensure quality matches. We specialize in placing nannies, housekeepers, estate managers, and other domestic professionals in San Francisco Bay Area households.With a 60-year track record, we maintain the highest industry standards while offering flexible staffing solutions tailored to each family's unique needs. Our fee structure prioritizes client satisfaction, including trial periods and placement fee credits. Recognized as San Francisco's top domestic staffing agency, we continue setting industry benchmarks through our commitment to ethical employment practices and exceptional service.
Services
Nanny Placement
Housekeeper Staffing
Estate Manager Recruitment
Private Chef Placement
Newborn Care Specialists
Eldercare Staffing
Household Management
Temporary Staff Solutions
Payroll Compliance Services
Employment Agreement Drafting
Details
- Year established: 1958
Highlights and features
- 60 years of successful domestic staff placement experience
- Personalized face-to-face matching process for perfect compatibility
- Rigorous background checks and reference verification on all candidates
- Third-generation family-owned business with local market expertise
- Unique fee structure with trial periods and placement guarantees
What people say
Perfect fit
Professional service
Highly recommend
Quick response
Thorough screening
Services
Nanny Placement
Specialized matching of qualified nannies with Bay Area families through rigorous screening and personalized interviews. Our process ensures compatibility in parenting styles, experience levels, and household needs. With candidates having 2-40 years of experience, we provide placements ranging from newborn care specialists to experienced governesses.
Housekeeper Staffing
Comprehensive placement of professional housekeepers and executive housekeepers with proven track records. Each candidate undergoes thorough background checks and reference verification. We match cleaning professionals with households requiring daily maintenance, estate management, or specialized cleaning needs.
Estate Management
Recruitment of qualified estate managers and property staff for luxury homes and estates. Our candidates possess expertise in property maintenance, staff coordination, and household operations. We ensure proper matching of technical skills with employer expectations through detailed interviews and experience verification.
Payroll Compliance
Guidance on proper wage structures and labor law compliance for domestic employment. We connect employers with payroll experts and provide legal employment agreements drafted by labor law attorneys. This service ensures proper tax documentation and legal work authorization verification.
Temporary Staffing
Provision of temporary domestic staff for special events, vacations, or transitional periods. Our vetted candidates offer flexible solutions while maintaining professional standards. This service includes trial periods for permanent placements and immediate availability for urgent staffing needs.
People
Denise Collins
Co-Owner
Third-generation co-owner with extensive experience in domestic staffing solutions. Maintains the family legacy of quality service while implementing modern staffing practices. Committed to ethical employment standards and personalized client relationships.
Sue Collins
Co-Owner
Co-owner continuing her grandmother Ann Collins' vision through personalized staffing solutions. Focuses on candidate screening and client relationship management. Brings decades of industry expertise to the agency's operations.
Allie Honniball
Consultant
Experienced staffing consultant known for exceptional client service. Specializes in matching families with childcare professionals. Recognized for attentive listening and successful placement of qualified candidates in challenging positions.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We serve the entire San Francisco Bay Area including Marin, Sonoma, East Bay, Peninsula, and Silicon Valley regions.
How long does the placement process take?
Most placements occur within one week, with some immediate availability for urgent staffing needs through our qualified candidate network.
What screening do candidates undergo?
All candidates complete extensive applications, personal interviews, reference checks, and independent background verification before consideration.
Do you offer trial periods?
Yes, we provide up to five-day work trials before charging placement fees to ensure mutual satisfaction between employer and employee.
Are payroll services included?
We connect clients with payroll experts and provide legal employment agreements drafted by labor law attorneys as part of our service.
What makes you different from online services?
Our personalized approach includes face-to-face interviews and interpersonal matching that online platforms cannot replicate, ensuring better long-term placements.
Reviews (6)
C. C.
Dec 31, 2021
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Aunt Anns goes above a beyond with their service. The staff is so kind and responsive and attuned to how humans fit together. I interacted with four of Aunt Anns employees while searching for placement as a family assistant and all were so helpful and I was connected with a wonderful family that I adore. If you have scheduling restrictions they can think outside the box and are able to present all sorts of ideas for you. I feel they really have a keen ability to choose appropriate matches and they definitely vet the folks on both ends. I highly recommend Aunt Anns!
OrganizedHomeCo
Jun 10, 2018
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Honest and direct approach with clients and candidates. Easy to communicate with, does due diligence with researching and finding the correct match:-)
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Jul 10, 2017
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We've had the opportunity to work with Aunt Ann's on their new website and the company is amazing from the inside out. Great ideas, great people, it's been a real pleasure working with them on this project. I'd use their services for my super kids and recommend them for my friends.
Julia Bucchere
Jun 24, 2017
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In 2013 I moved to the Bay Area and was struggling to find work teaching mid year, so I thought outside the box and contacted Aunt Ann's. I was contacted shortly after for an interview. Sue was very professional and straightforward, which I very much appreciated. Within the week I had 2 interviews lined up! I ended up working with one of those families for nearly 4 years before sadly having to relocate outside the area due to my husband's work this month. In my time working with this family, Sue placed 2 other amazing people in that household- a family assistant and another nanny who typically
Mrs. CatRodriguez
Jun 07, 2017
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I highly recommend Aunt Ann's for all of your staffing needs. The women who work there are so friendly and knowledgeable in the domestic staffing field. I originally contacted them to find a caregiver for my father but he happens to live outside of their service area. They gave me a recommendation to try an online resource and I found him a great caregiver shortly after. I will be returning to find a doula/nanny when my husband and I have children.
Jeanne W.
Sep 27, 2014
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OUR FIST HOUSEKEEPER WAS HORRIBLE. SHE YELLED AT ME FOR "HIDING MY CLOTHES UNDER THE BEDS!!!"--OUR DOG APPARENTLY LIKED TO MAKE HER OWN LITTLE COZY BEDS FOR HERSELF!
THE SECOND HOUSEKEEPER WAS JUST AS BAD. SHE ARGUED WITH ME ON WHERE SILVERWARE WAS TO BE PLACED ON THE TABLE. NO, THE FORK DOES NOT GO ON THE RIGHT! SHE WOULD WASH ONE WASHCLOTH AS A FULL LOAD OF CLOTHING. WE PAID HER $4,000 A MONTH PLUS MEDICAL AND ALL PAID HOLIDAYS. I NEVER ONCE SAW HER VACUUM AND I WATCHED SPAGHETTI SAUCE REMAIN ON THE FLOOR OF THE LOWER KITCHEN UNTIL SHE FINALLY JUST STOPPED SHOWING UP AND THE NEW CLEANERS (NOT
THE SECOND HOUSEKEEPER WAS JUST AS BAD. SHE ARGUED WITH ME ON WHERE SILVERWARE WAS TO BE PLACED ON THE TABLE. NO, THE FORK DOES NOT GO ON THE RIGHT! SHE WOULD WASH ONE WASHCLOTH AS A FULL LOAD OF CLOTHING. WE PAID HER $4,000 A MONTH PLUS MEDICAL AND ALL PAID HOLIDAYS. I NEVER ONCE SAW HER VACUUM AND I WATCHED SPAGHETTI SAUCE REMAIN ON THE FLOOR OF THE LOWER KITCHEN UNTIL SHE FINALLY JUST STOPPED SHOWING UP AND THE NEW CLEANERS (NOT
