Agency Pricing
Booking and Care Coordination Fees are applied toward your placement fee and are non-refundable once the seach and matching process has begun.
SHORT-TERM CARE
Care Coordination Fee
$35
Placement Fee
Included
Single-day care
Ideal for occasional care needs such as appointments, events, date nights, and backup care.
TEMPORARY/ MULTI-DAY CARE
2–10 consecutive days
Deposit
$55
Care Coordination Fee
2 –3 Days → $75
4 - 6 Days → $100
7 -10 Days → $125
Ideal for travel, recovery support, school breaks, and temporary care arrangements.
Recurring summer arrangements
SEASONAL CARE
Deposit
$75
Care Coordination Fee
$200 - $250
Designed for families seeking recurring care support during summer months.
LONG-TERM CARE
Deposit
$125
Care Coordination Fee
Under 20 hrs/week → $275
20–30 hrs/week → $350
30–40 hrs/week → $425
40+ hrs/week → $500
Recurring ongoing care
Includes personalized sourcing, matching, and placement support for ongoing care needs.
The pricing above serves as a general guide. Following review of your care request, a personalized quote will be provided based on your family's specific care needs, schedule, and service requirements.
Flexible Payment Options
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Placement Fees $275–$350: 3-Month Payment Plan Available
Placement Fees $425 - $500: 3-Month or 5-Month Payment Plan Available
5-Month Plans include a $25 administrative fee.
Educator Care Access Discount
As a teacher-founded agency, we understand the unique childcare challenges educators face.
Our Educator Care Access Program offers reduced agency fees for verified teachers and school staff, with the greatest savings available for short-term and temporary care.
Short-Term / same day
$10 off Coordination
Fee
Temporary / Multi-Day/ seasonal
~20% Off Coordination Fee
part-time/ Full-Time
~$75 Off Coordination Fee
Discount applies to Care on Cue LLC agency fees only and does not apply to nanny wages.
Verification of current employment at a K–12 school is required.
Suggested Nanny Pay Ranges
The ranges below reflect typical childcare rates within the Delaware area and are provided as a general guide for families. Because every role is unique, nannies set and negotiate their own rates based on their experience, skill set, and job expectations.
General Childcare
Newborn Care
1-3 years : $20–$23/hr
1 - 3 years : $22–$25/hr
4-7 years : $23–$27/hr
4 - 7 years : $25–$29/hr
8+ years : $25–$32/hr
8+ years : $28–$35/hr
We’re happy to provide guidance during the process to help ensure rates feel fair and aligned for both families and caregivers.