Business Details
23 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Nanny & Household Staffing Solutions in Chicago
MoniCare Nannies & Household Staffing has been a trusted leader in household staffing solutions since 2003, serving families across Chicago and its suburbs. With over 20 years of industry experience and more than 2,000 successful long-term placements, we specialize in connecting clients with highly vetted nannies, housekeepers, estate managers, and other domestic professionals. Our rigorous screening process accepts fewer than 10% of applicants, ensuring only the most qualified candidates are recommended. We offer personalized placement services, including comprehensive background checks, reference verification, and a 6-month guarantee.Our team of expert counselors provides tailored guidance throughout the hiring process, prioritizing long-term matches that align with clients' unique needs. With a 98% retention rate among placed professionals, we pride ourselves on building lasting relationships between families and staff. Our services extend beyond placement, offering ongoing support to ensure satisfaction for both employers and employees. MoniCare Nannies & Household Staffing's commitment to excellence has established us as Chicago's premier agency for elite domestic staffing solutions.
Services
Nanny Placement
Housekeeper Services
Estate Staffing
Personal Assistants
Newborn Care
Temporary Staffing
Household Managers
Private Chefs
After-School Nannies
Summer Nannies
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of specialized experience in household staffing placements
- 98% retention rate for placed domestic professionals
- Rigorous screening process accepts fewer than 10% of applicants
- Personalized placement process with dedicated counselor support
- 6-month guarantee with free replacement if needed
What people say
Professional process
Thorough candidate screening
Successful placements
Prompt service
Personalized matching
Services
Nanny Placement
MoniCare's nanny placement service connects families with thoroughly vetted childcare professionals. We specialize in matching caregivers with specific expertise - from newborn care specialists to experienced after-school nannies. Our candidates average 5-12 years of professional experience and undergo extensive background checks. We offer both long-term and temporary placement options tailored to each family's unique needs.
Housekeeper Services
Our housekeeper placement service provides access to highly experienced cleaning professionals for full-time or part-time positions. We offer specialized candidates including executive housekeepers, housekeeper-cooks, and household managers. All candidates complete our 24-point screening process and demonstrate proven experience in residential cleaning and maintenance tasks.
Estate Staffing
MoniCare's estate staffing solutions cover multiple property management roles including estate managers, butlers, and maintenance staff. We place professionals with experience managing large estates and coordinating household operations. Our candidates demonstrate expertise in personnel management and property maintenance for high-end residential properties.
Personal Assistants
We provide placement services for personal assistants with diverse skill sets tailored to employer needs. Our candidates can work in corporate offices or private homes, offering administrative support, scheduling management, and household coordination. All assistants undergo thorough vetting to ensure organizational capabilities and professional demeanor.
Newborn Care
Our newborn nanny specialists offer expert care for infants and support for new parents. These professionals have specific experience with newborn routines, feeding schedules, and infant development. We place both long-term caregivers and temporary night nannies to help families establish healthy sleep patterns and care routines for their newborns.
People
Monika Dinsmone
Founder and Executive Director
Monika founded MoniCare in 2003 with expertise in communication, psychology, and business. She has built a team of dedicated professionals who excel at matching candidates with clients. Her leadership focuses on personalized service and maintaining high placement standards.
Grace Gall
Placement Director
Grace leads client relations and placement team operations. She excels at psychological profiling and matching family needs with candidate skills. Her personable approach ensures close understanding of both client requirements and candidate capabilities.
Sarah Kelly
Placement Counselor
Sarah serves as candidate director, overseeing the evaluation and matching process. She works closely with both employers and job seekers to ensure optimal placement compatibility through thorough assessment of skills and requirements.
Courtney Bourke
Recruiter
Courtney specializes in connecting clients with qualified domestic professionals. She manages candidate interviews and placement coordination, leveraging her expertise to match specific job requirements with appropriate candidates efficiently.
Abigail Thunder
Free Recruiter
Abigail assists with candidate recruitment and placement coordination. She works to understand both employer needs and candidate qualifications to facilitate successful matches across various domestic staffing positions.
Questions
What is your long-term guarantee?
We offer a 6-month guarantee with free replacement if needed. If a placed candidate becomes unavailable or doesn't work out, we'll conduct another full search at no additional cost.
Do you place nannies in the North Shore Suburbs?
Yes, we serve all Chicago suburbs including North Shore communities like Evanston, Glencoe, and Winnetka with both long-term and temporary staffing solutions.
How do I start the search?
Begin by completing our client application and agreement. We'll contact you within 4 business hours to discuss your specific staffing needs and begin the matching process.
How long does placement take?
Most clients meet qualified candidates within 5 business days. The complete process from application to placement typically takes 1-2 weeks depending on specific requirements.
What screening do candidates undergo?
All candidates complete our 24-point screening process including in-person interviews, reference checks, background investigations, and skills verification specific to their specialty area.
Do you offer temporary services?
Yes, we provide temporary nannies, housekeepers, and night caregivers for short-term needs ranging from vacation coverage to transitional support between permanent placements.
Reviews (5)
Victoria S.
Oct 27, 2021
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Just want to say theyre a waste of time. Me as a full-time Nanny should have not gone with Monicare agency they are horrible I applied several Nanny jobs and Grace tells me sorry youre too far after a month I applied with them and on the interview I had with monicare I clearly explain Im willingly to move anywhere I get Hired as full time nanny. I did what I was supposed to do fill out my forms gave my interview explained everything and now they wont help! Very unprofessional MoniCare did.
Georgia Lechlitner
Oct 01, 2021
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I hardly ever write reviews but I felt the need to share my most recent experience here so that it could possibly help other parents that are looking to hire a nanny. I had previously used MoniCare for our first daughter a couple years ago and felt that we found an excellent nanny within a reasonable time. Fast forward to this year when we were looking for a nanny for our infant daughter and our experience was horrible. Not only were the nannies provided not a good fit, some were unprofessional and didn't even show up to their interviews. We provided feedback to the agency and surprisingly they
Nicole Segretto
Nov 09, 2019
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Monicare was wonderful! Grace helped me find the perfect nanny for my family. This is the second nanny service I worked with and it was by far the best experience. Grace listened to my requests and delivered 100%. In the future, I will turn to Monicare for all of my staffing needs!
Bozhena Shaydullina
Dec 23, 2017
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My experience with MoniCare was excellent. Grace Gall is a professional Placement Counselor with warm attitude to the level of skills and years of solid work history for candidate like I am. Their feed back was absolutely fantastic; scheduling interviews, meeting at beautiful office, and becoming a part of their candidates engine was a happy moments. I am inspired by working for nice family, my principal Karen F. raised my salary and title to executive level. Our relationship is trustworthy and reliable. I would recommend MoniCare for potential candidates because they are friendly, always happy
Edyta Koziol
Dec 12, 2017
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I have nothing, but great things to say about MoniCare Nanny Agency. I had a pleasure of meeting Grace and Rebecca- both very friendly, kind and professional individuals. This company was very helpful and devoted to finding me a job that I would enjoy. They were able to match me quickly with a position that fit my pay expectations, hours and work requirements. I love the family they placed me with and am thankful that I ran across Monicare Nanny Agency.
