Our Story
Houston's largest in-home placement agency, devoted exclusively to connecting families with qualified, trusted providers.
Changing The Way You Hire Providers
We are the largest in-home placement agency in Houston devoted exclusively to qualified in-home care. No matter what you need — nanny, cleaner, elderly care, pet sitting — we meet both your needs and budget.
Our services are unmatched by day care centers for both children and the elderly across the U.S.A. Southwest Domestics is proud to offer an unmatched guarantee of quality, which we understand to be the longest running in the industry.
Bonded, insured, and background-checked — your family's safety is our priority.
The Southwest Advantage
Tax Incentives
Write off up to $5,000 per year on your taxes with our agency. We are bonded and insured and offer unlimited free replacements, always.
Carefree Replacements
Not happy with how your provider panned out? No problem — we'll gladly help you find someone that better suits your needs at no extra cost.
Background Checked
Each and every person we place in front of you has been thoroughly background checked to ensure safety around your loved ones.
Experienced Providers
All of our providers have previous experience. No one wants an inexperienced provider — that's why we only present seasoned professionals.
Committed to Excellence
"Since 1990, our goal has been to provide quality in-home care and maid services for the best prices. You tell us the qualities in a caretaker that you are looking for, and we set up a free interview with you to meet 4-5 of our potential candidates."
Is Southwest Domestics a good nanny agency? The facts
Whether an agency is right for you depends on what your family needs, so here are the facts about Southwest Domestics that you can check before you call. To start, fill out our new client questionnaire.
- In Houston since 1990: a Houston-area in-home placement agency for more than 35 years, placing nannies, housekeepers, and senior companions.
- Where we are: Southwest Domestics, 13847 Stafford Rd, Stafford, TX 77477, (713) 789-5437, open Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. You interview 4 to 5 pre-screened candidates in person at this office, and interviews are free.
- Reviews: our homepage shows a 5.0 Google rating based on 50+ reviews, and we are a BBB Accredited Business with an A+ rating (see our BBB profile).
- Community: a member of the Fort Bend Regional Partnership, formerly the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce.
- Fees: a one-time $175 registration fee and no finder’s fee. Hourly rates by experience class are on our rates page.
- Screening: criminal background, sex offender registry, driving record, references, and SSN/identity verification, rerun for every placement. See how we screen.
- Employer: the nannies and housekeepers we place are Southwest Domestics W-2 employees, and we handle the payroll taxes.
- Speed: placement typically takes under a week, depending on your schedule and requirements.
- Fit: unlimited free replacements until you are happy.
- What we do not do: we are a placement agency, not a home health agency, so our senior companions provide non-medical companionship and help around the home, not medical or hands-on personal care.
Frequently asked questions
Is Southwest Domestics a good nanny agency?
Judge any agency on facts you can check. Southwest Domestics has placed nannies with Houston families since 1990. We charge a one-time $175 registration fee with no finder’s fee, run criminal, sex offender registry, driving record, reference, and SSN/identity checks for every placement, employ our nannies as W-2 employees, typically place in under a week, and offer unlimited free replacements until you are happy. You meet 4 to 5 candidates in person at our Stafford office before anyone comes to your home.
Where can I read Southwest Domestics reviews?
Our homepage shows our Google rating, 5.0 based on 50+ reviews, along with testimonials from Houston families. You can also read reviews on our Google Maps listing and see our BBB profile, where Southwest Domestics is a BBB Accredited Business with an A+ rating.
Is Southwest Domestics a legitimate business?
Yes. Southwest Domestics has served Houston families since 1990 from our office at 13847 Stafford Rd, Stafford, TX 77477. Call (713) 789-5437, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. We are a BBB Accredited Business and a member of the Fort Bend Regional Partnership, formerly the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce.
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