Things to Know
A few things every Bay Area family should know before meeting their five.
01
A babysitter watches your children. A professional nanny is a consistent developmental presence, building routines, supporting milestones, and partnering with you week after week.
That consistency, the same trusted person, invested in your children's growth, is the difference. It's why we match on care style and philosophy, not just availability.
02
Fillmore places recurring roles: full-time or part-time schedules with guaranteed hours, the same week to week (say, every Mon/Wed/Fri from 3-6pm). Reliable care when you know you'll need it. Professional nannies plan their week around your family.
03
In San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area, professional nannies typically earn $30 to $45+ per hour, depending on number of children and responsibilities.
Guaranteed hours
Standard here: you pay for the schedule you've reserved, even weeks you need less care.
Household employment
Most families budget for paid time off, holidays, and payroll taxes, nannies are employees, not contractors.
No surprises
Fillmore nannies set a minimum hourly rate on their profile, so you know before you meet your matches.
04
A trial day is a paid working day, usually 4 to 8 hours, where a nanny cares for your children in your home before either side commits. It's the single best predictor of fit: you see how she handles your real routines, and she sees how your household actually runs.
Trial days are always paid at the nanny's regular hourly rate. Fillmore proposes the schedule, confirms the details with both sides, and checks in with you and the nanny afterward, so the day ends with a clear decision, not an awkward conversation.