Hire a full-time nanny the careful way.
A managed placement service for Jamaican families who need a long-term, live-in or live-out caregiver — and want it done right. We source, screen, interview, and place. You choose.
One fixed fee — J$25,000 full-time or live-in, J$15,000 recurring part-time · 30-Day Replacement Guarantee.
How a placement works
Four steps from your first WhatsApp message to your nanny’s first day. Most families complete the process in two to three weeks.
Discovery call
A 30-minute WhatsApp or video call with our placement lead. We capture your family profile — children's ages, hours, parish, language, faith preferences, dietary needs, household routines, and the salary band you have in mind. We pay the matching fee at the end of this call to begin the search.
Sourcing and screening
Within 7–14 business days we screen candidates against your brief from our verified caregiver network. Every shortlisted candidate has a current JCF Police Certificate, at least two checked work references, and has passed a structured interview with our team. You receive a shortlist of two to four caregivers with profile, photo, references summary, and our notes.
Your interviews
You interview the shortlist — in person, by WhatsApp video, or both. We handle the scheduling and prepare a recommended interview guide tailored to your family's needs. You choose your nanny. We confirm the start date and salary.
Onboarding and the written role brief
Before day one we put the role in writing — duties, days, hours, and household standards, agreed by both sides — then walk both sides through expectations and stay on call. Your one-time Matching & Verification Fee covers all of it. If the placement does not work out within 30 days of her first working day, we run the search again at no additional fee.
Placement pricing
Two fees. No monthly retainer. No markup on your nanny’s pay.
Step 1
Full placement
J$25,000 one-time
One-time Matching & Verification Fee for a full-time or live-in role. Fixed, and the same for everyone — no negotiation.
- Discovery call with placement lead
- Sourcing from verified caregiver network
- JCF Police Certificate verification
- Reference checks (minimum 2 prior employers)
- Shortlist of 2–4 vetted caregivers
Step 2
Recurring part-time
J$15,000 one-time
For a set-days-each-week role. Same complete search, same four checks, same guarantee — the fee reflects the size of the search, never the depth of the vetting.
- Written role brief before day one
- Onboarding walk-through (both sides)
- 30-Day Replacement Guarantee
- WhatsApp support throughout
What you pay, in full. A full-time or live-in placement costs J$25,000, once. A recurring part-time role costs J$15,000, once. There is no second fee on start day and no percentage of her salary — her wage is agreed directly between you and her. See full pricing.
Who placements are for
If you need long-term, daily childcare from one trusted person — this is the right tier. For occasional, evening, or weekend bookings, see /find-a-sitter instead.
Working parents in Kingston Metro
You need a nanny five days a week, school run, homework, dinner, sometimes overnight. A vetted live-out nanny placed by us replaces three or four ad-hoc helpers.
Live-in families island-wide
Mandeville to Montego Bay, you want a live-in nanny for a newborn, twins, or a family with several young children. We handle the live-in agreement template, days off, and food allowance language.
Diaspora families
You are in New York, Toronto, London, or Miami. You need a long-term caregiver for your parent in Jamaica or your child with extended family. We bill in USD and do the discovery call by video.
What is included
Every placement comes with the same baseline standards. We do not compromise the screening, even when families ask us to move faster.
JCF Police Certificate verification
Original certificate inspected, expiry confirmed, name matched against government-issued ID.
Two reference checks
Direct calls to at least two previous employers or families. We document what we heard — including anything mixed.
Structured interview
Same question set across every candidate so families are comparing like for like, not vibes for vibes.
Written agreement template
Plain-English live-in or live-out template covering hours, pay, days off, sick days, food allowance, and termination.
Scheduled check-ins
WhatsApp check-ins at day 7 and day 30, then as needed. We catch friction early.
30-Day Replacement Guarantee
If your placed caregiver resigns or is not the right fit within 30 days of her first working day, we run a replacement search and full verification at no additional fee.
After she starts: Managed Care
A placement puts the right caregiver in your home. Managed Care keeps her there. For a monthly fee we run the check-in calls, mediate the awkward conversations about pay and time off, handle the payslip, and carry your replacement guarantee for as long as you subscribe rather than only for the first 30 days. Families overseas can add a monthly photo and voice-note wellness report on a parent at home.
See Managed Care plans, from J$8,500/monthFrequently asked
What does CareLink's placement service include?
We source candidates from our verified caregiver network, screen them against your brief, verify a current JCF Police Certificate, run reference checks with their previous families or employers, conduct a structured first interview on your behalf, and present you with a shortlist of two to four caregivers. You interview the finalists and choose. We then handle the contract template, onboarding, and the first 90 days of check-ins.
How long does the placement process take?
Most families have a shortlist within 7 to 14 business days from the discovery call. Live-in placements with strict requirements (specific parish, particular faith community, multilingual, or specialised care) can take up to 21 business days. We never rush a placement — placing the wrong caregiver costs you more than the extra week.
What does it cost?
One fee. A one-time Matching & Verification Fee of J$25,000 for a full-time or live-in placement, or J$15,000 for a recurring part-time role. It is fixed and the same for everyone — no negotiation. It covers the complete search, all four checks, the candidate presented for your own interview and approval, the written role brief, and the 30-Day Replacement Guarantee. There is nothing else — no success fee, no monthly platform fee, no admin charge, and no markup on the caregiver's pay. Her salary is separate and agreed directly between you and her.
What if the placement does not work out?
You get the CareLink 30-Day Replacement Guarantee. If your placed caregiver resigns or is not the right fit within 30 days of her first working day, we run a replacement search and full verification at no additional fee. One replacement cycle per placement fee, for the same role as originally agreed. Most families never need it — but it is the reason we screen as carefully as we do up front.
Do you place live-in nannies as well as live-out?
Yes. Live-in placements are common in Jamaica and the diaspora — we handle both. For live-in, the caregiver receives room, board, and a monthly stipend separate from cash pay. We help you draft a written agreement covering days off, food allowance, internet, and the rest of the standard live-in expectations.
What salary should I budget?
Full-time live-out nannies in Jamaica are typically J$35,000 to J$80,000 per week depending on hours, parish, child count, and experience. Live-in nannies typically range from J$80,000 to J$200,000 per month plus room and board. Our advisor on the discovery call gives you a tighter band based on your specific brief.
Are your caregivers verified?
Every caregiver we place must produce a current JCF Police Certificate (not expired, originals checked), provide at least two work references from prior families or employers, and pass a structured interview with our placement lead. We also confirm right-to-work documents where the caregiver is a non-Jamaican national.
I'm in the diaspora — can you place a caregiver for my parent or my child in Jamaica?
Yes. Roughly a third of our placement clients are Jamaicans abroad — in New York, Toronto, London, Miami, or further. We bill in USD, conduct the discovery call by WhatsApp video, and send weekly written summaries with photos shared by the caregiver and family. See /diaspora for the full diaspora flow.
Ready to start the search?
The discovery call is the first step. Message us on WhatsApp and we’ll schedule it within one business day.
Looking for hourly or one-off booking instead? Find a sitter.