# Nanny Parent Connection > Nanny Parent Connection (NPC) is the largest community for finding and hiring childcare in Seattle and the greater Puget Sound region. Families post their childcare need to an active local Jobs Board and connect directly with nannies, sitters, and au pairs; care providers join free to find local jobs. Membership for families starts at $8.99 per month when billed annually, with no agency placement fee. Key facts: - Location: Seattle and the greater Puget Sound region, including Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Ballard, Renton, Issaquah, Sammamish, Everett, and Tacoma. - Family/Parent membership starts at $8.99 per month when billed annually; monthly and short-term options are available; there is no agency placement fee. - Care Provider (nanny, sitter, au pair) membership is free. - The core of the service is the local Jobs Board: families post a childcare need and connect directly with interested care providers, then interview and choose who to hire. - The NPC team helps families create a competitive, attractive job post before it goes live. - An optional Concierge Service offers full-service, guided nanny placement (sourcing, screening, and matching). - Note on vetting: Jobs Board applicants are not automatically screened or vetted by NPC. Verified screening is a separate service (Verified Care Providers and Concierge). Parents remain in control of interviewing and hiring. ## Membership & Sign-Up - [What Nanny Parent Connection Offers](https://nannyparentconnection.com/offer/): Overview of how families hire and how care providers find work through the community. - [For Families & Parents - Hire a Nanny](https://nannyparentconnection.com/offer-families-parents/): How parents join, post a childcare need, search caregiver profiles, and connect directly with nannies and sitters. - [For Care Providers - Find Nanny Jobs (Free)](https://nannyparentconnection.com/offer-care-providers/): How nannies, sitters, and au pairs join free to find local jobs across the Puget Sound region. - [Sign-Up Chooser](https://nannyparentconnection.com/sign-up-chooser/): Start here to choose the right membership path (family/parent, care provider, or agency). - [Care Provider Sign-Up](https://nannyparentconnection.com/sign-care-provider/): Free registration for nannies and babysitters seeking long-term, short-term, date-night, and last-minute jobs. - [Concierge Service - Full-Service Nanny Placement](https://nannyparentconnection.com/sign-up-families-parents-concierge/): Guided, done-for-you hiring where the NPC team sources, screens, and matches candidates. ## Jobs Board & Hiring - [Nanny Jobs Board](https://nannyparentconnection.com/jobs/): Active local board of full-time, part-time, infant, family-assistant, and babysitting jobs from Puget Sound families hiring now. - [Verified Care Providers](https://nannyparentconnection.com/verified-care-providers/): Find nannies and sitters who have completed a background check, for families who do not have time to run one. - [Last-Minute Childcare Alerts](https://nannyparentconnection.com/last-minute-group-text/): A group-text alert system to find an available babysitter fast in the Seattle area. ## Tools & Calculators - [Nanny Pay-Rate Calculator (2026)](https://nannyparentconnection.com/nanny-pay-calculator/): Estimate a fair Seattle-area nanny hourly rate and the true cost of care, based on real local market data. - [Nanny Paycheck & Tax Calculator](https://nannyparentconnection.com/paycheck-calculator/): Calculate a nanny's net pay and tax withholding for legal household payroll. - [Nanny Background Checks](https://nannyparentconnection.com/background-checks/): Screen caregivers for criminal records, driving history, and more before hiring. - [Nanny Payroll Service](https://nannyparentconnection.com/payroll-service/): Help paying a nanny legally, with taxes, compliance, and payments made simple. ## Contracts & Legal - [Nanny Contract Template (Free)](https://nannyparentconnection.com/nanny-contract/): A downloadable nanny contract template and guide to what a fair agreement should include. - [Nanny Share Contract](https://nannyparentconnection.com/nanny-share-contract/): A simple nanny-share agreement for two families sharing one nanny in Washington. ## Guides & Popular Articles - [Childcare Library - FAQ & Guides](https://nannyparentconnection.com/faq-guides/): A hub answering hundreds of common childcare questions on pay, legality, driving, hours, and more. - [Blog](https://nannyparentconnection.com/blog/): Articles and video guides on hiring, pay, contracts, and working with nannies. - [Tips for Interviewing Nannies](https://nannyparentconnection.com/tips-for-interviewing-nannies/): What to ask and look for when interviewing a nanny. - [Why You Shouldn't Skip the Working Interview](https://nannyparentconnection.com/working-interview/): How a paid trial shift helps parents choose the right nanny. - [Top Questions About Working With a Nanny](https://nannyparentconnection.com/top-10-questions-working-with-a-nanny-part-1/): Common parent questions about employing a nanny. - [Top Nanny Pay Questions Answered](https://nannyparentconnection.com/top-nanny-pay-questions/): Answers to the most frequently asked nanny pay questions. ## Company - [About Nanny Parent Connection](https://nannyparentconnection.com/about/): Who NPC is - the largest childcare community in the Puget Sound region. - [Member Reviews](https://nannyparentconnection.com/reviews/): What member families and care providers say about the service. - [Contact](https://nannyparentconnection.com/contact-us/): How to reach the NPC team. - [Rewards & Referral Program](https://nannyparentconnection.com/rewards-program/): Earn 5% cash back or credit for referring friends. ## Optional - [How to Apply for a Nanny Job & Get Interviews](https://nannyparentconnection.com/how-to-apply-for-a-nanny-job-and-get-an-interview/): Resume and application tips for care providers. - [How to Write a Nanny Resume](https://nannyparentconnection.com/write-nanny-resume/): Building a professional nanny resume that stands out. - [Insurance for a Nanny Working in Your Home](https://nannyparentconnection.com/what-insurance-nanny-home/): What insurance families should consider when hiring an in-home nanny. - [Employment Attorney Q&A: Nannies & Nanny Shares](https://nannyparentconnection.com/attorneyquestions/): Legal and tax basics for paying a nanny correctly. - [Should Parents Be Background Checked?](https://nannyparentconnection.com/should-parents-be-background-checked/): A discussion of trust and safety from the care provider's perspective.