Nanny Agency Serving Katy, TX

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Southwest Domestics places background-checked, bonded, and insured nannies and housekeepers with Katy-area families in Cinco Ranch, Cross Creek Ranch, Fulshear, Grand Lakes, and the Katy ISD area. You meet 4–5 pre-screened candidates in one visit to our Stafford office, and placement typically takes under a week. There is a one-time $175 registration fee, no finder’s fee, and full-time rates run $20–$30/hr by experience class.

Katy-area communities we serve

  • Cinco Ranch and Grand Lakes
  • Cross Creek Ranch and Fulshear
  • Firethorne, Seven Meadows, and Pine Mill Ranch
  • Old Katy and the Katy ISD area
  • Nearby: West Houston, Energy Corridor, and Richmond

What Katy families typically ask for

  • After-school pickup: part-time help for school pickup, homework, and activities (see after-school nannies)
  • Driving: a nanny who can drive the kids, in your car or theirs; our intake asks whether driving is required and whether you provide a car
  • Pools and swimming: if your home has a pool, we ask whether the nanny must be able to swim
  • Live-in help for larger homes: live-in or live-out, with duties, hours, and time off agreed up front (see live-in nannies)
  • Childcare plus housework: a nanny–housekeeper who also covers laundry, meals, and upkeep

Planning a nanny search from Katy

  • Interview day: interviews are held at our Stafford office. Plan one visit to meet several candidates; the whole visit usually takes about an hour to an hour and a half.
  • Commute and schedule: tell us your exact hours and location so we present candidates who can reliably cover them.
  • Driving and pools: our intake asks whether driving is required, whether you provide a car, and whether the provider must swim.

Nanny services in Katy

Nearby service areas

Besides Katy, Fulshear, and Richmond, we place nannies across Greater Houston, including Sugar Land, Cypress, Memorial, and the rest of Houston.

How placement works

  1. Consultation: we discuss your household needs, schedule, and family culture.
  2. Selection: we present 4–5 hand-picked, vetted candidates.
  3. Interviews: you meet candidates in person at our office, 13847 Stafford Rd, Stafford, TX 77477. Interviews are free; each usually lasts 10–20 minutes, and the whole visit typically takes about an hour to an hour and a half.
  4. Placement: we handle the details, provide ongoing support, and offer unlimited free replacements if the match is not right.

Katy nanny rates (2026)

Katy families pay the same rates as the rest of our Greater Houston service area. Full-time (35–40 hours/week): Class A (senior level, up to 5 years experience) $25–$30/hr; Class B (mid level, up to 3 years) $23+/hr; Class C (entry level, up to 2 years) $20+/hr. Part-time (4–34 hours/week): Class A $30–$35/hr; Class B $25–$30/hr; Class C $20–$25/hr; part-time rates are set case by case, with a 4-hour minimum per visit. Live-out hours over 40 per week are billed at an overtime rate in accordance with Texas law. A one-time $175 registration fee applies, and there is no finder’s fee.

What the rate includes: a provider who is background-checked for every placement, bonded and insured, and a Southwest Domestics W-2 employee, so we handle the payroll taxes; free interviews; and unlimited free replacements until your family is happy. See our rates page, what a nanny costs in Houston, and how our fees compare with other Houston agencies.

Frequently asked questions

Where do I interview candidates?

In person at our office, 13847 Stafford Rd, Stafford, TX 77477. Interviews are free, and you can ask candidates about their past experience and previous jobs.

Do you charge a finder’s fee?

No. Southwest Domestics does not charge a finder’s fee. A one-time $175 registration fee applies when you open your account.

Does Southwest Domestics serve Katy?

Yes. Katy and the surrounding West Houston communities are part of our Greater Houston service area.

Do I have to drive to Stafford to interview?

Most interviews are held in our office conference room in Stafford. Call us at (713) 789-5437 to schedule a time that works for you.

Can I hire a live-in nanny in Katy?

Yes. Our intake asks whether you need a live-in or live-out provider, and we match candidates accordingly.

How much does a nanny cost in Katy?

Full-time (35–40 hours/week) Katy nannies through Southwest Domestics run $20–$30/hr by experience class: Class A $25–$30/hr, Class B $23+/hr, and Class C $20+/hr. Part-time rates run $20–$35/hr with a 4-hour minimum per visit. A one-time $175 registration fee applies, and there is no finder’s fee.

Do you place after-school nannies in Katy?

Yes. Part-time placements run 4–34 hours a week with a 4-hour minimum per visit, which suits after-school pickup, homework, and activities. See after-school nannies.

Can a Katy nanny drive my kids?

Yes, if you need it. Our intake asks whether driving is required and whether you provide a car, and a driving record check is part of every placement.

Do you place nanny–housekeepers in Katy?

Yes. A nanny–housekeeper combines childcare with household duties such as laundry, meals, and upkeep. See nanny and housekeeper placements.

How long does it take to find a Katy nanny?

Placement typically takes under a week, depending on your schedule and requirements. You meet 4–5 pre-screened candidates in one visit to our Stafford office.

Contact Southwest Domestics

Southwest Domestics
13847 Stafford Rd, Stafford, TX 77477
(713) 789-5437
Mon–Fri 9–5
southwestdomestics@gmail.com

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