Washington DC Nanny Agency

Connecting college-educated nannies with busy families

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Sommet Nannies is a professional nanny placement agency that specializes in connecting college-educated caregivers with busy, professional families.

Our nannies are energetic, dynamic, and uniquely suited to meet the growing needs of the modern family.

Sommet Nannies currently offers full-time nanny placements nationwide, with core focus in Massachusetts, Illinois, Washington DC, and New York.

Our Services

Nanny Placement

Families need the right team in place to thrive.

Sommet Nannies recruits full-time nannies that fit seamlessly into your family and lifestyle.

With an acceptance rate of less than 5%, our families can rest confident that our nannies are among the top in their field.

Household staffing

Busy households often need more than one form of support. We also offer placement services for:

- Household Managers
- Personal Chefs
- Personal Assistants
- Executive Assistants
- Housekeepers

Photo of red brick houses on a residential tree-lined street in Washington DC towards the end of fall

Sommet Nannies in Washington DC

After running successful nanny agencies in both Boston and Chicago for over seven years, we were delighted to expand our nanny agency services to Washington DC in 2022.

Washington DC is unlike any other city in the USA. The seat of our federal government, the deep history that comes with it, and all the organizations that power government, make it an extraordinarily rich and diverse cultural location. Mix that with the geographical location on the East Coast, with quick access to Maryland, Virginia, the whole of the East Coast, as well as a short hop over to Europe, and you have a true melting pot of ideas and intellect.

  • "Throughout the search process Lydia was extremely communicative and diligent, providing regular status updates and efficient follow up to any conversations we had with candidates. All of the candidates that Lydia recommended for interviews were excellent, and we could tell that she carefully considered the criteria that we discussed."

    Lauren W., Chicago, IL

  • "My husband and I could not be happier with our nanny. She is wonderful and a tremendous help to our family. Our son lights up when she arrives in the morning, and she is clearly invested in his happiness and development."

    Katie G., Milton, MA

  • "When we began our childcare search I found it to be extremely stressful; however, my first conversation with Lydia put my mind at ease. She clearly demonstrated industry knowledge, and she took a thoughtful, detailed inventory of the qualities that my partner and I were looking for in a nanny."

    Ingrid G., Winchester, MA

  • "I do not have a single negative thing to say about this organization. Lydia is thoughtful, communicative, candid, and most importantly - an incredible judge of character. She completely understood our family's needs and placed the perfect nanny."

    Scott W., Boston

  • "We were nervous about finding a nanny and we could not find anyone we liked on our own. Lydia and her team were super helpful and worked with us to find the perfect fit for our family."

    Charles D., Chicago, IL

Nanny Placement Services

At Sommet Nannies, we believe that a nanny should be more than just a childcare provider. The best nannies seek to foster your child’s development in all aspects of life—socially, emotionally, and intellectually—serving as mentors and role models who will inspire your children to reach their full potential.

We recruit dedicated, loving, professional, college-educated nannies who will share their expertise with your children—from helping with reading homework, to learning French, to practicing the cello. Our nannies’ diverse skill sets are carefully matched to meet each family’s individual needs with the intention of forming a lasting, meaningful relationship.

Household Staffing Services

We are experts in hiring the right support for our clients’ needs and phase of life.

Whether you have young children, or are retired, we have exceptional candidates who are ready to assist you with the services that make life easier and more enjoyable.

Nanny services in Washington DC

Why hire a college-educated nanny?

Beyond traditional childcare skills, our nannies bring a depth of knowledge and expertise acquired through higher education, enriching your child's learning environment and fostering intellectual growth.

Their ability to engage children in meaningful activities, coupled with their understanding of child psychology and educational theories, ensures a nurturing and stimulating daily environment.

Washington DC is renowned for its diversity and opportunities; a college-educated nanny can introduce cultural awareness and academic support tailored to your family's needs, making them an integral part of your team. If you’re based in or near Washington DC, we would love to hear from you.

Useful Washington DC childcare resources

Here are some of the local organizations that Sommet Nannies supports and is proud to recommend to families:

●      Lactation Experts The McCuiston Group and Laura Emmons

●      Doulas of Capitol Hill

●      Overnight Newborn Care

●      Sleep Solutions by Christine

If you’re looking for a nanny in the Washington DC area or beyond, we would love to hear from you.

What makes Washington DC a great place to grow up?

Washington, DC is home to some of the best schools in the country. It boasts an extraordinarily rich and diverse culture thanks to its prominent east coast location and proximity to Europe. The spring blossom comes early, and the summer days are long.

One quarter of Washington DC’s land area is devoted to parks and open spaces and one of the highest per capita ratios of parks in the whole of the USA. There are over 7500 acres of parks in Washington DC, and playgrounds on every corner. It is a great place to raise a family, and a truly wonderful place to experience life as a child.

Photo of the Washington Monument on the banks of the Potomac River in Washington DC, flanked by cherry blossom trees in full bloom.

And of course, Washington DC is also home to some of the world’s best museums. To name just a few of the excursions your nanny might take your little ones to visit, there is  The Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, where sculptures capture the imagination of young minds. Outdoors, there are many stroller-friendly trails in the midst of Theodore Roosevelt Island (designed by the Olmsted brothers) or the popular and kid-friendly Georgetown Waterfront Park. The International Spy Museum captures the imagination like no other museum, and for the more biologically-minded, there’s the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and the United States Botanic Garden, which are all worthy of weekday adventures or weekend excursions.

 Interested in becoming a nanny?

We are looking for a unique kind of nanny — one who is deeply invested in their work and dedicated to nurturing the young minds of tomorrow.

If you’re a nanny at the top of your profession, we would love to hear from you.