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Best Nanny Agencies In Los Angeles

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Finding the best person to hire for any task in your household is a challenge. However, finding the best nanny is arguably the trickiest proposition of all. Discovering who is the right fit for tending to your kids takes time, a lot of discovery and an extra special connection. Regarding how to pick a fitting nanny, the character of Mr. Banks in "Mary Poppins" mentioned that this job "requires insight, balanced judgment and an ability to read character." That said, to help push that delicate process along in the best, most expedient manner possible, following are five of the best nanny agencies operating in the City of Angels.

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West Side Nannies
8570 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 200
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(310) 359-5300
www.westsidenannies.com

This professional outfit calls their customer service "white glove," which is a term that shoots straight for extra special care for your little ones when you put their nannies in charge for when you can't be. As members of the International Nanny Association, the Association of Premier Nanny Agencies, and the Domestic Estate Managers Association, this Beverly Hill-based operation treats choosing the right person to do the job "like the purchase of a luxury product," says one happy customer.

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VIP Nannies
12206 Ventura Blvd., Suite 201
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 980-6269
www.vipnannyagency.com

From hotel sitting to coming to the rescue for date night, the nannies who have signed up for this firm are ready, willing and able to be there on the job no matter when or what the occasion. Beyond the traditional caretaker of kids that are signed on for long or short term, VIP Nannies also has baby nurses and formal butlers on their roster. Talk about professional assets.

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Educated Nannies
13743 Riverside Drive
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(310) 857-4985
www.educatednannies.com

If you're looking for a nanny who will expertly help with the growth of your child, be that in assisting with potty training, home schooling or even teaching sign language, this is the agency for you. Founder Ryan Jordan, who holds a Master's Degree in education, is ready to set you up with just the right person from her team, even going so far as to visit you at home in order to find out your exact needs. Now that's service.

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Elisabeth Rose Agency
9151 Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 276-2555
www.elizabethroseagency.com

This veteran in the field of family care has been in the business of matching nannies with families for three decades. The sought after firm's arduous screening process is beyond impressive, assuring that everything you desire in the person who will be helping to care for your child has the same purpose as you do when it comes to raising stellar individuals.

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Lexington Nannies
1223 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(310) 855-3444
www.lexingtonnannies.com

This highly charged nanny placement center, working under the auspices of esteemed founder and author Brooke Barousse, provides carefully vetted professionals who are available on either a short-term or long-term basis. That said, each candidate affiliated with this Beverly Hills firm is required to have at least three years of experience as a working nanny. One client proclaimed, "It is clear that Brooke has worked very hard to build a network of nannies that represent what child care should be - a nurturing environment where moms feel comfortable leaving their babies."

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Freelance travel writer Jane Lasky, contributes to publications such as Travel + Leisure, Vogue and Esquire. Her weekly sojourning column ran in 40 newspapers for 20 years. Jane is anything but an accidental tourist and always travels with her pillow. Check out her articles on Examiner.com

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