Hire a Nanny/Family Assistant in Nashville
The Washburn Agency helps families throughout Nashville hire experienced, professional Nanny/Family Assistants who provide both childcare and household support. Unlike a traditional nanny, a Nanny/Family Assistant helps keep your home running smoothly by combining personalized childcare with responsibilities like errands, meal preparation, scheduling, and household organization.
Whether you live in Green Hills, Belle Meade, 12 South, Brentwood, or Franklin, our Nashville team will match you with a Nanny/Family Assistant who can handle everything from school pickups and activity coordination to grocery shopping, light meal preparation, family scheduling, and household organization.
Ideal for families with school-aged children or working parents with demanding schedules, Nanny/Family Assistants provide dependable childcare while helping manage the day-to-day responsibilities that keep a household running efficiently. They don’t just complete a task list. They anticipate your family’s needs, support your routines, and help create more time for what matters most.
With nearly two decades of household staffing experience, The Washburn Agency has helped families throughout Nashville find qualified, long-term childcare professionals they can trust. Every candidate is thoroughly interviewed, reference-checked, background-screened, and carefully matched to each family’s unique needs.
How We Vet Every Family Assistant
Every Family Assistant we place is carefully selected through our comprehensive screening process, giving Nashville families confidence that they’re hiring an experienced, dependable professional. Before being introduced to a family, each candidate is thoroughly evaluated for their childcare experience, professionalism, and reliability.
- 21+ Years Old
- 3+ Years of Childcare Experience
- Face to Face Interview
- Reference Check
- Social Media Screen
- Background Check
- Motor Vehicle Check
- Education Verification
- Infant/Child CPR & First Aid Certified
What Is a Nanny/Family Assistant?
A Nanny/Family Assistant combines personalized childcare with household support, making this role ideal for busy families who need more than traditional childcare alone. While caring for your children is always the priority, a Family Assistant also helps keep your household running smoothly by assisting with day-to-day responsibilities.
Depending on your family’s needs, a Nanny/Family Assistant may help with school pickups and drop-offs, activity transportation, children’s laundry, light meal preparation, grocery shopping, running errands, family scheduling, and household organization. For many Nashville families, this role provides the flexibility and support needed to balance work, family life, and a busy household.
Learn more about the difference between a Nanny and a Nanny/Family Assistant.
How Much Does a Nanny/Family Assistant Cost in Nashville?
The cost of hiring a Nanny/Family Assistant in Nashville depends on several factors, including experience, the number of children, the schedule, and the scope of household responsibilities. Because this role combines childcare with household support, compensation is often higher than a traditional nanny position.
At The Washburn Agency, Nanny/Family Assistants in Nashville typically earn $30 to $40+ per hour, depending on the family’s needs and the candidate’s experience. In addition to hourly pay, families should also budget for employer payroll taxes, potential benefits, and payroll management services.
If you’re unsure which type of household employee is the best fit for your family or have questions about compensation, our team is happy to guide you through the hiring process and help you determine the right solution for your household.
How Hiring a Nanny/Family Assistant in Nashville Works
Our placement process is designed to make hiring a Nanny/Family Assistant simple, thorough, and personalized. From understanding your family’s needs to introducing carefully vetted candidates, we guide you through every step of the process.
Complete Registration
Intake Call with Agency
Sign Service Agreement
Review Candidate Profiles
Interview Candidates
Trial Day with Candidate
Sign Employment Agreement
Background Checks are Submitted
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between a nanny and a Family Assistant?
A nanny focuses primarily on childcare. A Nanny/Family Assistant blends childcare with household support, helping with errands, scheduling, meal prep, and organization.
What household tasks can a Family Assistant perform?
Common tasks include school pickups and drop-offs, activity transportation, children’s laundry, light meal preparation, grocery shopping, running errands, family scheduling, and household organization. The exact scope depends on your family’s needs.
Can they help while my children are at school?
Yes. Many Nanny/Family Assistants use school hours to handle errands, grocery shopping, meal prep, and household tasks so the focus can be on the children when they’re home.
Do you place full-time and part-time Family Assistants?
Yes. We place both full-time and part-time Nanny/Family Assistants depending on your family’s schedule and needs.
How long does the hiring process take?
Every placement is unique, but typically our process takes 2-8 weeks.
How much does a Nanny/Family Assistant cost in Nashville?
Nanny/Family Assistants in Nashville typically earn $30 to $40+ per hour depending on experience and responsibilities. View our Fees page for placement fee details.