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A Nanny for U is a Seattle-based nanny agency that connects families with screened, experienced caregivers. Founded in 1994 by former nanny Rebecca Dyk, the agency handles the search and screening process for in-home childcare placements, and it reports more than 30 years of experience and 2,000+ long-term placements. It is a fit if you are a Seattle-area family looking for help finding a nanny, newborn care specialist, or other household childcare support, rather than searching and vetting candidates on your own.
What the agency does
The core service is matching families with caregivers. According to the site, the agency screens hundreds of caregivers so that only "the most dependable and qualified nannies" reach your home, and it provides personalized support to set clear expectations for a successful placement. In practice, that means the agency takes on the recruiting and screening work, then supports the family through the placement.
The site frames this around busy professionals who face "unique challenges" hiring childcare — the pitch is that you outsource the search so you can focus on your family.
Services offered
A Nanny for U lists several distinct placement types:
| Service | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Full-Time Nanny | Long-term, consistent day-to-day childcare and in-home support |
| Temporary Care | Short-term placements for travel, transitions, or schedule changes |
| Event Nanny | On-site childcare for weddings, gatherings, and special occasions |
| Newborn Care Specialist | Hands-on overnight or daytime support in the early weeks at home |
| Summer Nanny | Seasonal childcare for busy summer schedules |
| Household Staffing | Household professionals for structured support and day-to-day household management |
If your need is ongoing full-time care, the full-time nanny track is the relevant one. If you need coverage for a single event or a short gap, temporary or event care is the better match. Newborn care is a separate, specialized service rather than a general nanny placement.
Who it is for
The agency is aimed at Seattle families. Its service locations are listed on the site, and the whole positioning is regional — "Trusted Seattle Childcare," "Seattle Nanny." If you are outside the Seattle area, this agency is likely not the right fit.
It also appears geared toward families who want a vetted, structured placement rather than a casual babysitting arrangement. The emphasis on screening, clear expectations, and long-term relationships suggests the agency is built for families making a sustained childcare commitment.
Credentials and track record
The site cites several signals of experience and reputation:
- Established in 1994 by Rebecca Dyk, a former nanny
- Over 30 years of experience
- 2,000+ long-term placements
- 4× ParentMap Golden Teddy winner
- Listed community partnerships
These are the agency's own claims as presented on its site. They are useful as a starting point for judging fit, but you would still want to ask about current availability, screening specifics, and fees directly.
How to get started
The site provides a "request a nanny" path for families to begin the process. The practical next step is to contact the agency with your specific need — full-time, temporary, newborn, event, or summer — and your location within the Seattle area, then ask about current caregiver availability, the screening process, and placement terms.
Because the site does not publish pricing or fee details, treat cost and contract terms as open questions to raise directly with the agency rather than assuming anything from the website.