The San Francisco Bay’s #1 Rated Newborn Care Specialist Agency
Extraordinary Newborn Care Specialists (NCS)
Welcoming a new baby into your family can be both exciting and overwhelming. At Aunt Ann’s In-House Staffing, we understand the importance of having a trusted, loving, and experienced professional to care for your new baby and support a mother’s postpartum recovery. For over 60 years, our agency has provided exceptional service, making us a trusted choice for parents seeking infant care in the San Francisco Bay Area. Each of our newborn care specialists (NCS) is carefully selected to ensure they provide secure, responsible, and positive care. We’re dedicated to matching your family with a warm, caring, top-quality infant care specialist who is proficient at meeting your unique needs.

The San Francisco Bay Area's Top-rated Infant Care Specialist
- Voted Best Newborn Care Agency by Bay Area Parent
- Awarded for High-quality Professional Staffing of Newborn Care Specialists by DEMA
- Top-rated Domestic Staffing Agency in San Francisco
- The Original Household Staffing Agency (Since 1958)
- Flexible Staffing to Fulfill Your Needs, including Full-time and Part-time
- Secure and Confidential Interview and Screening Processes, including Rigorous Background Checks
Comprehensive Screening Process
Our screening process is the foundation for the trust families place in us. We meticulously vet every infant care specialist to ensure they possess the proper background and have the extensive experience in newborn care required for this important role. Many of our infant care specialists hold additional training and certifications in newborn care. Each candidate undergoes a thorough selection process, which includes comprehensive background checks and verification of their experience. Our careful approach ensures that every NCS candidate we represent not only has the required skills but also demonstrates the professionalism and nurturing demeanor essential for providing secure, high-quality infant care.
Flexible Scheduling
To accommodate the varied needs of new families, our newborn care specialists are available for hire on a flexible, shift-by-shift basis. We offer both daytime and overnight newborn care specialist support, as well as live-in arrangements to provide continuous care. Some of our NCSs are also experienced in caring for multiples. Assignments typically last between two weeks and six months, providing consistent support for mom and baby during the crucial early stages of newborn development.
How Far in Advance do Newborn Nannies Book their Schedules?
Because our newborn nannies are in high demand, we recommend securing their services as soon as possible to ensure availability. Aunt Ann’s often books these specialists up to eight months in advance. Their schedules frequently allow for early or late delivery. Most will require a non-refundable retainer for a future assignment.
A Newborn Care Specialist’s Essential Responsibilities May Include:
- Providing expert, comprehensive care for your infant, including assisting with feeding, diaper changing, dressing, and bathing
- Providing lactation support
- Supporting the new mother’s recovery through wound care, medication administration, and monitoring for complications
- Assisting with sleep training
- Establishing healthy feeding patterns
- Creating a predictable daily newborn routine
- Supporting parents in building confidence in caring for their new baby by guiding sleep routines, safety, and bathing
- Ensuring a smooth transition for the newborn, siblings, and parents to allow the family to enjoy this special time fully
Minimum Requirements for a NEWBORN CARE SPECIALIST are:
- Two to five years of previous employment experience working with children, including one year in a private residence
- Professional references
- Current CPR and First Aid Certificate
- Current driver’s license and clean driving record
- Trustline Registration
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where Do We Staff Newborn Care Specialists?
Aunt Ann's In-House Staffing staffs Newborn Care Specialists in the United States for a select group of households. Some of the areas we serve are:
San Francisco & Peninsula Cities

San Francisco, Atherton, Burlingame, Hillsborough, San Mateo, Belmont, San Carlos, Redwood City, Palo Alto, Emerald Hills, Redwood City, Menlo Park, Los Altos Hills, Woodside
North Bay & Wine Country Cities

Marin, Tiburon, Belvedere, Sausalito, Mill Valley, Ross, San Rafael, Larkspur, Kentfield, Nicasio, San Anselmo, St. Helena, Healdsburg, Napa Valley, Sonoma
East Bay Cities

Berkeley, Alameda, Piedmont, Oakland, Orinda, Lafayette, Alamo, Danville, Walnut Creek
The San Francisco Bay Area’s Top-rated Baby Nurse and Nanny Agency
Aunt Ann's In-House Staffing has been the premier source for top-rated newborn care specialists and other domestic help in the San Francisco Bay area for over 60 years. Our agency is recognized for delivering exceptional service and upholding the highest industry standards in hiring practices. We utilize a highly interpersonal matching process to find the perfect fit between families and our rigorously screened staff. This dedication, combined with our unique fee structure, sets us apart from other staffing companies and is why loyal clients consistently recommend us.
Five Reasons Households Choose Aunt Ann’s In-House Staffing
1. Highest Industry Standards for Hiring Practices
Aunt Ann’s is deeply committed to protecting the safety and well-being of both our clients and the newborn care specialists we represent in the San Francisco Bay area. We conduct thorough background checks and verify work authorization for every candidate before they join our agency. To ensure fairness, we only accept job orders from clients who adhere to all wage and labor laws and we collaborate with industry experts to provide valuable resources on these topics. You can trust that with Aunt Ann’s, all employment agreements are structured to be fair and respectful for everyone involved.
2. Highly Interpersonal Matching Process
The goal of our team at Aunt Ann’s In-House Staffing is to create successful and enduring matches between families and newborn care specialists. Our process begins with meeting each candidate in person to carefully assess their unique skills, personality traits, and professional goals. We then conduct thorough application and reference checks to ensure we find the best possible fit for each position. By listening closely to the needs of both families and candidates, we’re able to facilitate connections that lead to successful long-term employment relationships.
3. Reliable, Exceptional Service
For six decades, Aunt Ann’s has been a trusted source for domestic staffing in the San Francisco Bay Area. We are committed to maintaining the highest level of confidentiality while providing consistent and compatible in-home staffing matches that surpass our clients’ expectations. Our agency takes pride in earning the trust of multiple generations of families, a reputation built on the quality of our placements. It is this long-standing success that brings former customers back for their new staffing needs and new clients to our door through trusted recommendations.
4. First-Rate Newborn Care Specialists
At Aunt Ann’s In-House Staffing, we’re dedicated to providing families with highly qualified and experienced newborn nannies they can trust. Our selection process is extensive; every candidate undergoes rigorous screening, a detailed interview, and comprehensive reference checks to ensure they deliver outstanding care. Many of our nannies bring decades of expertise, making them some of the most reliable and respected professionals in the field. This unwavering commitment to quality has earned us a reputation as the leading source for caring, dependable newborn nannies in the Bay Area.
5. Unique Fee Structure
We’re committed to connecting families with trustworthy and experienced newborn nannies without charging a registration fee to start your search. This approach can save you up to $500 compared to many other agencies. We offer a unique five-day work trial period before any placement fee is due, and if newborn specialist services are discontinued during this trial, you’ll receive a one-year fee credit toward your next hire with us. Our placement fees are notably lower than those of our competitors and include the benefit of a legal job offer and an employment contract prepared by an experienced attorney. Combined with our exceptionally thorough screening and interview process, these policies ensure you receive reliable, high-quality newborn care with unmatched value and peace of mind.


