Modern luxury

Clients: 224-822-0230

Jobs: 224-247-7910

SERVING CHICAGO SINCE 2003

Fees

Domestic Staffing

Long-term Placement Fees

No Client Application Fee
No Client Consultation Fee
$600 Search Initiation Fee (non-refundable; separate from the placement fee)
One-time agency Placement Fee upon a successful hire only

Nanny, Newborn Nanny:

Work Hours:	Placement Fee:	Service Includes:	Guarantee:	Clients:
6-8 hours/week	$2,900 flat	Professional Placement Counselors on staff Customized search for every client Pre-screened candidates with 2-25 years of experience Verified references Extensive Candidate Background Report Package: Nationwide Criminal Report (last 7 years) Driving History Report (last 3 years) Social Security Verification National Sex Offender Check	6 months	Apply >>
9-16 hours/week	$3,500 flat
17-24 hours/week	$4,400 flat
25-55 hours/week	10% of employee’s first year total gross annual compensation (minimum $5,00)
Additional $400 fee for: a) Saturday or Sunday as a workday b) Occasional evening hours c) Overnights Additional $500 for afternoon hours: 12/1/2pm-5/6/7pm 12% fee for: - Placements where the job is ending at 7-8pm - Placements with the requirement of a 2nd language 15% fee for: - Placements with a flexible schedule - Placements with the requirement of domestic travelling - Placements with unique requirements 20% fee for: - Placements with the requirement of international travelling - Placements outside Illinois Important: MoniCare determines the placement fee based on the requirements for the position.

Nanny-Household Manager, Nanny-Mother's Helper

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Placement Fee:

Service Includes:

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Clients:

16-55 hours/week

12% of employee’s first year total gross annual compensation (minimum $5,00)

Same as above

6 months

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Additional $400 fee for: a) Saturday or Sunday as a workday b) Occasional evening hours c) Overnights

Additional $500 for afternoon hours: 12/1/2pm-5/6/7pm

15% fee for placements with the:
- Placements where the job is ending at 7-8pm
- Placements with the requirement of a 2nd language
- Placements with a flexible schedule
- Placements with the requirement of domestic travelling
- Placements with unique requirements

20% fee for:
- Placements with the requirement of international travelling
- Placements outside Illinois

Important: MoniCare determines the placement fee based on the requirements for the position.

Educator, Nanny-Mentor, Nanny/E-learning, Specialized Nanny, Shared Nanny, Live-in Nanny

Work Hours:

Placement Fee:

Service Includes:

Guarantee:

Clients:

16-55 hours/week

15% of employee’s first year total gross annual compensation (minimum $5,000)

Same as above

6 months

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Additional $400 fee for: a) Saturday or Sunday as a workday b) Occasional evening hours c) Overnights

Additional $500 for afternoon hours: 12/1/2pm-5/6/7pm

20% fee for:
- Placements with the requirement of a 2nd language
- Placements with the requirement of domestic and/or international travelling
- Placements outside Illinois

Important: MoniCare determines the placement fee based on the requirements for the position.

Housekeeper, Housekeeper-Household Manager, Housekeeper-Cook, Shared Housekeeper, Specialized Housekeeper, Laundrywoman

Work Hours:	Placement Fee:	Service Includes:	Guarantee:	Clients:
6-8 hours/week	$3,500 flat	Professional Placement Counselors on staff Customized search for every client Pre-screened candidates with 2-25 years of experience Verified references Extensive Candidate Background Report Package: Nationwide Criminal Report (last 7 years) Driving History Report (last 3 years) Social Security Verification National Sex Offender Check	6 months	Apply >>
9-12 hours/week	$4,200 flat
16-40 hours/week	1,000-4,000 sq ft homes: 12% of employee's first year total gross annual compensation (minimum $5,000) 4,100-9,000 sq ft homes: 15% of employee's first year total gross annual compensation (minimum $5,000) 9,100-12,000+ sq ft homes: 18% of employee's first year total gross annual compensation. (minimum $5,000) 12,100 - 17,000+ sq ft homes: 20% of employee's first year total gross annual compensation (minimum $5,000) Explanation: Finding a housekeeper for a larger home requires more agency office time.
Additional $400 fee for: a) Saturday or Sunday as a workday b) Occasional evening hours c) Overnights 20% fee for: - Placements with unique requirements - Placements with the requirement of working in 2+ of the client’s residencies, where both of the residences are located in Illinois. 25% fee for: - Placements with the requirement of working in 2+ of the client’s residencies, where the residences are located in Illinois and other states - Placements with the requirement of domestic and/or international traveling - Placements outside Illinois Important: MoniCare determines the placement fee based on the requirements for the position.

Live-in Housekeeper

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Clients:

40-50 hours/week

2,000-4,000 sq ft homes: 15% of employee's first year total gross annual compensation (minimum $5,000)

4,100-12,000 sq ft homes: 20% of employee's first year total gross annual compensation. (minimum $5,000)

12,100-17,000+ sq ft homes: 25% of employee's first year total gross annual compensation. (minimum $5,000)

Explanation: Finding a housekeeper for a larger home requires more agency office time.

Same as above

6 months

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Private Chef:

Work Hours:	Placement Fee:	Service Includes:	Guarantee:	Clients:
8-15 hours/week	$4,400	Same as above	6 months	Apply >>
16-40 hours/week	15% of employee's first year total gross annual compensation (minimum $5,000)
20% fee for: - Placements with unique requirements 25% fee for: - Placements with the requirement of domestic and/or international traveling - Placements outside Illinois Important: MoniCare determines the placement fee based on the requirements for the position.

Temporary Placement Fees

Placement Fee:	Service Includes:	Guarantee:	Cancellation Fee:	Clients:
Temporary Placement: 30 calendar days: $3,000 31-60 calendar days: $3,300 61-90 calendar days: $3,600 91-120 calendar days: $3,900 121-150 calendar days: $4,200 151-180 calendar days: $4,500	Same as above	Applicable for the period service is booked	$600	Apply >>
Additional $400 fee for: a) Unusual schedule; b) Flexible schedule; c) Afternoon hours: 12/1/2pm-5/6/7pm; d) Schedule ending at 7-9pm; e) Night outs; f) Overnights; g) Saturday or Sunday as a workday; h) Bilingual nanny; i) Other unique specifications.

Estate Staffing

Long-Term Placement Fees

No Client Application Fee
No Client Consultation Fee
$900 Search Initiation Fee (non-refundable; separate from the placement fee)
One-time agency Placement Fee upon a successful hire only

Housekeeper, Executive Housekeeper, Laundress:

Work Hours:

Placement Fee:

Service Includes:

Guarantee:

Clients:

40-50 hours/week

2,000 - 4,000sq ft homes: 20% of employee's first year total gross annual compensation (minimum $5,000)

4,100 – 12,000+ sq ft homes: 23% of employee's first year total gross annual compensation (minimum $5,000)

12,100 – 17,000+ sq ft homes: 25% of employee's first year total gross annual compensation (minimum $5,000)

Explanation: Finding a housekeeper for a larger home requires more agency office time.

Same as above

6 months

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Private Chef:

Work Hours:	Placement Fee:	Service Includes:	Guarantee:	Clients:
40-50 hours/week	25% of employee’s first year total gross annual compensation (minimum $5,000)	Same as above	6 months	Apply >>

Nanny, Educator:

Work Hours:	Placement Fee:	Service Includes:	Guarantee:	Clients:
40-50 hours/week	25% of employee’s first year total gross annual compensation (minimum $5,000)	Same as above	6 months	Apply >>

Personal Assistant, Administrative Assistant:

Work Hours:	Placement Fee:	Service Includes:	Guarantee:	Clients:
8-50 hours/week	25% of employee’s first year total gross annual compensation (minimum $5,000)	Same as above	6 months	Apply >>

Estate Manager, Household Manager, Butler, Domestic Couple, Handyman, Chauffeur:

Work Hours:	Placement Fee:	Service Includes:	Guarantee:	Clients:
40-50 hours/week	25% of employee’s first year total gross annual compensation (minimum $5,000)	Same as above	6 months	Apply >>

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