Vancouver Nanny agency
Nanny Vancouver: Hire a Screened Nanny Through Sunhouse
Sunhouse helps Vancouver families hire Nannies for full-time, part-time, travel, overnight, and household support roles. We focus on fit, screening, communication, and a clear search process before a family commits to a placement.
For families who need a real care plan.
We help define the role before the search starts, so the hours, duties, compensation, and household rhythm are clear from the beginning.
Screening
What makes a Sunhouse Nanny
Unlike a marketplace or directory, Sunhouse vets every Nanny before placement. The same standard applies to every role.
In-person interview
Every Nanny meets the Sunhouse team in person before placement — no profile-only matching.
Reference checks
We contact prior families and verify real childcare history, not just a résumé.
Criminal record screening
Third-party criminal record screening is completed before a Nanny is placed.
Vulnerable-sector check
A vulnerable-sector check is completed where the role requires it.
Professional experience
Placed Nannies bring genuine, professional childcare experience with families.
Current CPR
Caregivers hold current CPR certification.
Role types
Nanny roles Sunhouse supports
Full-time Nanny
For families who need consistent weekday childcare, routines, meals, activities, pickups, and daily communication.
Part-time Nanny
For families who need regular support on specific days or blocks without hiring full-time care.
Travel Nanny
For families who need childcare support during trips, short-term stays, or cross-border travel.
Overnight Nanny
For newborn support, night routines, early mornings, and overnight household care.
Mother's helper
For families who want support while a parent is home, especially during newborn, toddler, or transition stages.
House manager
For households that need senior support with family logistics, vendors, scheduling, and home routines.
Cost
How much does a Nanny cost in Vancouver?
A family's cost has two parts: the Nanny's wage, paid directly by the family, and Sunhouse's placement fees. We help you set a realistic budget during the consultation, before any search begins.
- Full-time, live-out: most Vancouver families budget roughly $25 to $35 per hour, depending on experience, hours, number of children, and duties.
- Part-time: typically a similar hourly range for fewer, set hours.
- Live-in: structured differently, with room and board factored into total compensation.
- Newborn or overnight care: usually higher, reflecting specialized experience.
Sunhouse's placement fees are a $500 +GST search fee to begin the search and 10% of annual gross of the Nanny's annual gross compensation on a successful placement. Full details live on the Nanny Placement service page.
How it works
How to hire a Nanny in Vancouver
- 01
Free consultation
We review your schedule, role, duties, budget, and family rhythm, then recommend the right Nanny Search path.
- 02
Define the role
Together we set the hours, responsibilities, compensation range, and must-haves before any search begins.
- 03
Search and shortlist
We draw from our network and screen for fit, then present a shortlist of qualified Vancouver Nannies.
- 04
Meet and trial
You interview candidates, ask the questions that matter, and can run a paid trial to confirm fit.
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Screening and checks
The chosen Nanny clears in-person screening, reference checks, and third-party criminal record and vulnerable-sector checks, with current CPR.
- 06
Offer, placement, and payroll
We help finalize the offer and contract, point you to legal BC payroll setup, and stay available afterward.
Payroll and legal
Paying your Nanny legally in BC
In BC, a Nanny you hire directly is your household employee. That means registering for payroll, deducting CPP and EI, remitting to the CRA, issuing a T4 at year end, and putting a clear employment contract in place. It is more straightforward than it sounds.
Sunhouse walks families through setup, and our Vancouver Nanny payroll guide covers deductions, contracts, and remittances step by step.
Comparing options
Nanny vs daycare in Vancouver
A Nanny costs more than daycare, but you get one-to-one care, your own schedule, care at home, and continuity a centre cannot match — which is why many families choose a Nanny when daycare hours, waitlists, or sick-day policies do not fit.
If you are weighing the two, our Nanny vs daycare in Vancouver guide compares cost, availability, and coverage in detail.
When it fits
When hiring a Nanny makes sense
A Nanny is often the right path when your family needs consistent weekday care, flexible hours, care at home, school pickup support, travel coverage, newborn help, or a bridge while daycare waitlists are still uncertain.
Sunhouse starts by clarifying the role. The best Nanny Search depends on weekly hours, child ages, duties, location, compensation, household rhythm, and whether the role is temporary or long-term.
Trusted locally
Vancouver families trust Sunhouse
Sunhouse holds a 4.8-star rating across 32 Google reviews from Vancouver families. Every Nanny is screened in person by the sisters who run the agency, so families can feel the difference real vetting makes.
Questions
Nanny Vancouver FAQs
How much do Nannies charge in Vancouver?
A family's cost has two parts: the Nanny's wage and Sunhouse's placement fees. Most Vancouver families budget roughly $25 to $35 per hour for an experienced full-time live-out Nanny, with part-time, live-in, and newborn or overnight roles structured differently. Sunhouse's fees are a $500 +GST search fee plus 10% of annual gross on a successful placement.
How do I hire a Nanny in Vancouver through Sunhouse?
Start with a consultation. Sunhouse reviews your schedule, role, budget, duties, family rhythm, and timing, helps define the role, then runs a screened search and presents a shortlist before you commit to a placement.
How do I pay a Nanny legally in BC?
A Nanny you hire directly is your household employee in BC. You register for payroll, deduct CPP and EI, remit to the CRA, issue a T4 at year end, and use a written employment contract. Sunhouse helps with setup, and our nanny payroll guide covers the details.
What kinds of Nannies does Sunhouse place?
Sunhouse supports full-time, part-time, travel, overnight, House Manager, and Mother's Helper roles for Vancouver families.
What is the difference between a live-in and a live-out Nanny?
A live-out Nanny works set hours and goes home; a live-in Nanny lives with the family, with room and board factored into total compensation. Most Vancouver placements are live-out.
How much does a Sunhouse Nanny Placement cost?
The Sunhouse Nanny Placement search fee is $500 +GST. The placement fee is 10% of annual gross on successful placement.
How long does a Nanny search take?
It depends on the role, your requirements, and timing. Sunhouse moves as quickly as a strong, well-screened match allows, rather than rushing a placement.
Which Vancouver-area communities does Sunhouse place Nannies in?
Sunhouse places Nannies for families across Greater Vancouver, including Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Coquitlam, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam, and Tsawwassen.
Is a Nanny the right choice if daycare does not come through?
A Nanny can be the right choice when daycare timing, hours, illness policies, or commute logistics do not fit the family. Some families use Nanny care as a bridge while they stay on daycare waitlists.