Direct answer
Southwest Domestics is a nanny agency based in Stafford, at 13847 Stafford Rd. Stafford families can meet 4 to 5 pre-screened, background-checked nanny candidates in person at our office, often just a few minutes from home, and choose the one who fits. Placement typically takes under one week, there is a one-time $175 registration fee with no finder’s fee, and replacements are unlimited and free until you are happy.
Your local nanny agency
Most agencies ask families to interview by video or to drive across town. Our office is here in Stafford, so interviewing fits into a lunch break, a school-day morning, or the time between drop-off and work. You meet every candidate face to face, ask about their experience and previous jobs, and take the time you need before anyone works in your home.
Stafford and nearby areas we serve
- Neighborhoods throughout Stafford, on both sides of US-59 (I-69)
- Homes near Kirkwood Rd, Murphy Rd, and Stafford Rd
- Nearby: Sugar Land, Missouri City, Meadows Place, and southwest Houston
School runs and commutes
Stafford sits where US-59 (I-69) meets Beltway 8, and many parents commute into Houston or across Fort Bend County. Tell us your school, pickup times, activities, and work hours at the consultation, and whether the nanny will drive and in whose car. We present candidates whose availability fits your actual schedule.
Placements for Stafford households
- Full-time nannies (35 to 40 hours/week) for infants, toddlers, and school-age children
- Part-time and after-school nannies (4 to 34 hours/week, 4-hour minimum per visit)
- Nanny and housekeeper combinations and live-in nannies
- Housekeepers and non-medical senior companions
Preparing for interview day
Bring your list of must-haves: schedule, driving, pets, any pool, languages, and live-in or live-out. Our nanny interview questions and how to hire a nanny guides help you plan what to ask.
How placement works
- Consultation: we discuss your household needs, schedule, and family culture.
- Selection: we present 4 to 5 hand-picked, pre-screened candidates.
- Interviews: you meet candidates in person at our office, 13847 Stafford Rd, Stafford, TX 77477. Interviews are free; each usually lasts 10 to 20 minutes, and the whole visit typically takes about an hour to an hour and a half.
- Placement: we handle the details and provide ongoing support. Placement typically takes under one week, and if the match is not right, replacements are unlimited and free until you are happy.
Every placement includes a criminal background check, sex offender registry search, driving record check, reference checks, and Social Security number and identity verification, rerun for every placement. Providers are bonded and insured W-2 employees of Southwest Domestics, so we handle the payroll taxes.
Rates at a glance
Full-time (35 to 40 hours/week): Class A (senior level, up to 5 years experience) $25 to $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 to 34 hours/week): Class A $30 to $35/hr; Class B $25 to $30/hr; Class C $20 to $25/hr, set case by case. Live-out assignments over 40 hours per week are billed at an overtime rate in accordance with Texas law. A one-time $175 registration fee applies, there is no finder’s fee, interviews are free, and there is a 4-hour minimum per visit. See our rates page, what a nanny costs in Houston, and how our fees compare.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nanny agency in Stafford, TX?
Yes. Southwest Domestics is at 13847 Stafford Rd, Stafford, TX 77477, open Monday through Friday, 9 to 5. We have placed nannies with Houston-area families since 1990.
Where do I interview nanny candidates?
In person at our Stafford office. You typically meet 4 to 5 pre-screened candidates in one visit; each interview usually lasts 10 to 20 minutes, and interviews are free.
How long does it take to place a nanny?
Placement typically takes under one week after your consultation, depending on your schedule and requirements.
How much does a nanny cost through Southwest Domestics?
Full-time rates are $25 to $30/hr (Class A), $23+/hr (Class B), and $20+/hr (Class C). Part-time rates run $20 to $35/hr by class, with a 4-hour minimum per visit. There is a one-time $175 registration fee and no finder’s fee.
Are your providers background-checked?
Yes. Every placement includes a criminal background check, sex offender registry search, driving record check, reference checks, and Social Security number and identity verification. We rerun these checks for every placement, and providers are bonded and insured W-2 employees of Southwest Domestics.
Are the nannies your employees?
Yes. Our providers are W-2 employees of Southwest Domestics, so we handle the payroll taxes.
What if it is not the right fit?
We offer unlimited free replacements: we keep finding you a new match at no additional cost until you are happy.
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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