Nanny Cost in Calgary

The components of your real cost

• The agreed hourly wage or salary for the position.
• Vacation pay and statutory holiday pay, where they apply.
• Required payroll deductions and any employer contributions.
• Overtime, if the schedule can run past standard hours.
• Optional extras some families offer, such as a transit pass, mileage for driving, or a phone allowance.
• A one-time placement fee, if you use our Full-Service Placement.

Employer obligations affect the total

Because your family hires the nanny directly, your family is the employer. That brings payroll and record-keeping responsibilities, and the Canada Revenue Agency publishes specific guidance for families hiring a caregiver in a private home.

Many families use a payroll service or an accountant for this. It is a modest cost that removes a genuine administrative burden and reduces the risk of getting deductions wrong.

Our placement fees

Full-Service Placement is a one-time fee, separate from what you pay the nanny. Part-time placements start at CAD $2,000 and full-time placements start at CAD $3,000. Complex or combined nanny and household roles are quoted after a consultation.

Submitting an inquiry costs nothing. We review your position and confirm the exact scope, fee and terms in writing before any search begins.

Comparing a nanny with other childcare

A nanny is usually more expensive per child than a daycare place, and the gap narrows as you add children, since one nanny can cover siblings at no additional wage. Against that, families weigh care in their own home, a schedule built around their working hours, and no daily drop-off.

Provincial and federal childcare affordability programs may apply to licensed childcare rather than a privately hired nanny. Check the current eligibility rules directly before assuming a subsidy applies to either option.