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Short-Term Childcare

Consistent Care

A reliable caregiver for a defined period of time — summer coverage, maternity leave transitions, nanny gaps, and more. No placement fee.

What It Is

Consistent care
while you plan what's next.

Not every family needs a permanent nanny right away. Nurture Haven's Consistent Care provides a dedicated caregiver from our professional team for a defined period — typically 4 weeks to 6 months.

The caregiver is our W-2 employee. We manage payroll, taxes, insurance, and scheduling. You guide the daily childcare routine.

No placement fee. No long-term commitment required.

Common Situations

Families use this when:

  • Summer childcare (June–August)
  • Returning to work after maternity or parental leave
  • Nanny gap before a permanent hire starts
  • Weekly daytime or after-school care
  • Trial period before committing to full-time care
  • Families visiting Boston needing daily childcare
  • Extended stay care at a hotel or rental

Pricing

Simple, transparent fees.

One-Time Registration Fee

$350

Covers intake consultation, caregiver matching, scheduling setup, and onboarding. Paid once before care begins.

Hourly Care Rate

$40/hr

No placement fee for temporary arrangements. Care is billed hourly, and the caregiver remains our employee throughout.

Thinking ahead? Families who begin with Consistent Care often transition to a Permanent Nanny Placement when they're ready for a long-term solution. Because we've already worked with your family, the placement search is faster and more aligned.

How It Works

Agency-managed from
day one.

This is not a nanny placement — you don't become the caregiver's employer. Nurture Haven manages employment, scheduling, payroll, taxes, and insurance throughout the arrangement.

You guide the daily childcare routine — nap schedules, meals, activities, house rules. We handle everything operational.

Important: Driving is not included in Consistent Care. Care is provided in-home and at local activities within walking distance. For families needing transportation, our Permanent Nanny Placement service includes that option.

What to Expect

1
Family Intake

We learn your schedule, childcare needs, and preferences.

2
Caregiver Match

We select the best caregiver from our team and share their profile.

3
Care Begins

Consistent, professional care for your defined timeframe.

Optional: Move to Permanent Placement

When ready, we can begin a full nanny placement search.

FAQ

Common questions.

We match your family with the right caregiver from our professional team and share their profile before the first day. Full interview processes are part of our Permanent Nanny Placement service.

Occasionally, yes — if timing and availability align. More often, families use Consistent Care for the short-term and then begin a Permanent Placement search for their long-term hire. Either path works.

Driving is not included in Consistent Care. This keeps the service simple and reduces liability. For families needing transportation, our Permanent Nanny Placement includes that option.

Yes. Families visiting Boston for an extended stay can access Consistent Care for daily childcare at your hotel, rental, or other location within our service area. The registration fee and $40/hr rate apply.