childcareservicesofwis.com

To get started with Child Care Services of Wisconsin, go to childcareservicesofwis.com and use the "Schedule my free consultation" button to request a free consultation. The site also has client forms, a nanny application, and separate pages for Illinois and Wisconsin families. The consultation is the first step in the agency's "Family First" system: the agency listens to your child care needs, then builds an individualized plan to match a nanny to your family.

Start with the free consultation

The site presents the free consultation as the entry point for families. The button appears in the header area and again in the main page content ("Schedule my FREE Consultation").

1. Open childcareservicesofwis.com.
2. Select "Schedule my free consultation" (or "Schedule my FREE Consultation" in the page body).
3. Describe your situation when the agency follows up. The site lists the kinds of needs it expects to hear about: work schedules that change and create an urgent need for a nanny, difficulty finding time to search and screen candidates, and worries about whether a caregiver is reliable or caring enough.

Expected result: a consultation in which the agency reviews your needs and moves you into its matching process. The site describes Step 2 as putting an "Individualized Plan into Action" to match a nanny to the client's needs.

Choose the right state page

The navigation includes "IL Families" and "WI Families," and the agency describes itself as serving Southeast Wisconsin and Northern Illinois. Use the page for the state where your family lives so you see the relevant family information. The pricing page is linked from the main navigation as "Pricing," with the "IL Families" link appearing alongside it in the site's link list. The site does not publish rates in the material reviewed here, so confirm fees during the consultation rather than assuming a price or a free placement.

Know what the agency places

The "How We Can Help" section lists the placement types:

If your need falls outside these categories, raise it in the consultation before completing any forms.

Other entry points on the site

• Client forms — for families already working with the agency or asked to complete paperwork.
• Nanny applications — for caregivers seeking placement; the site says applicants are fully screened and reference-checked.
• Success stories — family testimonials, useful for judging fit before you commit.
• About us — background on the agency, including its claim to be the oldest and most recognized placement agency in Southeast Wisconsin and Northern Illinois.

What to expect from the process

The agency's stated approach is a two-step "Family First" system: a free consultation, then an individualized match. It says it works with caregivers who have prior experience as nannies, teachers, nurses, and day care providers, and that all applicants are screened and reference-checked. It also says it has placed nannies who stayed with families for more than 10 years.

Two practical points follow from this. First, the quality of the match depends on how specifically you describe your schedule, your children's needs, and the qualities you want in a caregiver during the consultation. Second, screening and reference checks are the agency's stated practice, so ask in the consultation what the check covers and what happens if a placement does not work out.

Common sticking points

• Skipping the consultation and going straight to forms. The consultation is the step that triggers matching; forms alone do not start a search.
• Using the wrong state page. Families in Illinois and Wisconsin have separate pages, so check that you are on the one for your state.
• Assuming a price. The site links to a pricing page but does not state rates in the material reviewed; get the fee structure directly from the agency.
• Vague needs. Because the plan is individualized, a general request ("we need a nanny") gives the agency less to work with than specifics about hours, ages, and start date.

Child Care Services of Wisconsin screens every caregiver applicant and checks references before placement, then matches families through its "Family First" system: a free consultation followed by an individualized plan. This applies to families in Southeast Wisconsin and Northern Illinois seeking full-time, part-time, temporary, live-in, vacation, or babysitting care.

What the agency says about its caregiver pool

According to the agency's website, it works only with "top notch caregivers who have previous backgrounds working as nannies, teachers, nurses and day care providers." It also states that all caregiver applicants are "fully screened and reference-checked."

The site describes itself as Southeast Wisconsin and Northern Illinois' oldest and most recognized placement agency and says it has placed many nannies who stayed with their families for over 10 years. These are the agency's own claims; the site does not publish the specific steps of its screening process (for example, which background checks are run or how references are verified).

The "Family First" matching process

The site outlines two steps:

1. Schedule a free consultation. The agency says it will listen to and address all your child care needs and make the process stress-free. The consultation is booked through a "Schedule my FREE Consultation" link on the site.
2. An individualized plan is put into action. The agency then matches a nanny to the client's needs based on that plan.

The site's excerpt stops mid-sentence at this second step, so any later stages (such as interviews or trial periods) are not described in the available material.

Care types the agency places

The site lists these categories:

• Twin and multiple specialists
• Full-time and part-time care
• Vacation care
• Babysitter
• Temporary and short-term care
• Live-in care

What to verify before you commit

Because the published material describes screening only in general terms, ask directly during the free consultation:

• Which background checks are performed, and what they cover
• How references are checked and how many are required
• What the replacement or guarantee policy is if a placement doesn't work out
• What the fees are — the site has a Pricing page with separate Illinois and Wisconsin family sections, but the available material does not state amounts or terms

The free consultation is the practical starting point: it is where you describe your schedule and needs, and where you can get the screening and pricing details the website leaves out.

Child Care Services of Wisconsin (childcareservicesofwis.com) is a nanny placement agency serving Southeast Wisconsin and Northern Illinois. It matches families with screened caregivers—nannies, teachers, nurses, and day care providers—through a free consultation and a structured matching process the agency calls its "Family First" system. It is a fit for families who need full-time, part-time, temporary, vacation, or live-in care and who want the agency to handle sourcing and screening rather than searching on their own.

What the agency does

The site positions the service around a common problem: parents who need reliable child care but lack the time to find, screen, and vet candidates themselves. Child Care Services presents itself as a placement service rather than a directory or job board—families describe their needs, and the agency matches them with caregivers from its network.

According to the site, the agency:

• Works with caregivers who have prior experience as nannies, teachers, nurses, and day care providers
• Fully screens and reference-checks all caregiver applicants
• Maintains a network of families and caregivers built over years in the industry, much of it grown through referrals
• Describes itself as Southeast Wisconsin and Northern Illinois' oldest and most recognized placement agency

The site also states it has placed nannies who stayed with their families for more than 10 years. That is the agency's own claim, not an independently verified figure.

Types of care covered

The site lists these placement categories:

If your need falls outside these categories, the free consultation is the place to confirm whether the agency can help.

How the "Family First" process works

The site describes a two-step system:

1. Schedule a free consultation. The agency says it will listen to and address your child care needs and make the process stress-free.
2. An individualized plan goes into action. The agency matches a nanny to the client's needs based on the details gathered in step one.

The site's excerpt stops mid-sentence at this second step, so the full matching and placement sequence—including interviews, trial periods, or replacement policies—is not documented in the available material. Ask about these during the consultation.

Who it is for

The service is aimed at parents who recognize themselves in the situations the site describes:

• A work schedule change creates an urgent need for a nanny
• Finding and screening candidates feels like a daunting task
• Worry about whether a caregiver is reliable or caring enough

It is also relevant if you live in or near Southeast Wisconsin or Northern Illinois, since that is the agency's stated service area. Families outside that region should confirm coverage before proceeding.

What to check before committing

The site references a pricing page with separate links for Illinois and Wisconsin families, which suggests pricing may differ by state. Current rates, contract terms, and any guarantee or replacement policy are not specified in the available material—review the pricing page and raise these questions at the free consultation:

• What are the placement fees, and are they structured differently for IL and WI families?
• What screening steps are performed, and can you see the results?
• What happens if the placement does not work out?
• How long does a typical match take?

Bottom line

Child Care Services of Wisconsin is a referral-based nanny placement agency for families in Southeast Wisconsin and Northern Illinois. It handles caregiver sourcing and screening and offers a free consultation as the entry point. Start there if you want an agency to run the search; if you prefer to screen candidates yourself, a placement agency is likely more than you need.

Child Care Services of Wisconsin is a nanny placement agency serving Southeast Wisconsin and Northern Illinois, not a daycare center. It matches families with screened caregivers for full-time and part-time nanny roles, temporary and short-term care, vacation care, babysitting, live-in care, and specialist support for twins or multiple children. Families start by scheduling a free consultation, after which the agency builds an individualized placement plan.

Placement Types at a Glance

How the Placement Process Works

The agency describes a two-step "Family First" system:

1. Schedule a free consultation. The agency listens to your child care needs and schedule constraints. This is the point to raise specifics—number of children, hours, live-in vs. live-out, and any special requirements.
2. An individualized plan is put into action. The agency matches caregivers to your family's needs. According to the site, all caregiver applicants are fully screened and reference-checked before placement.

The site also notes that many of its placed nannies have stayed with their families for over 10 years, which is a useful signal if continuity of care matters to you.

Who This Service Fits—and Who It Doesn't

It fits if:

• You need a caregiver in your home rather than a center-based program.
• Your schedule is irregular or changes quickly—the site specifically cites sudden work schedule changes as a common reason families call.
• You have twins or multiple children and want a caregiver with relevant experience.
• You want the agency to handle screening and reference checks rather than doing it yourself.

It may not fit if:

• You need center-based daycare, preschool, or drop-in group care—these are not among the listed placement types.
• You are outside Southeast Wisconsin or Northern Illinois; the agency identifies itself as serving those two regions.

Practical Details to Confirm Before Committing

• Pricing: The site has a dedicated pricing page with separate links for Illinois and Wisconsin families, so fees appear to vary by state. Review the page for your state before the consultation.
• Availability and timeline: The site does not publish placement timelines. Ask during the free consultation how quickly a match is typically made for your care type, especially for temporary or vacation care where timing is tight.
• Screening scope: "Fully screened and reference-checked" is the site's description; ask what the screening includes (e.g., background checks, prior employer verification) if that matters to your decision.

The free consultation is the lowest-commitment way to test fit: bring your schedule, the number and ages of your children, and your preferred care type, and you should leave with a clear picture of whether the agency can meet your needs.