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Welcome to Lowcountry Nanny & Babysitting Agency
Trusted Childcare Throughout South Carolina
Lowcountry Nanny & Babysitting Agency proudly serves families throughout South Carolina by connecting them with experienced, compassionate childcare professionals. We understand that inviting someone into your home is an important decision, which is why we take the time to carefully match every family with the caregiver who best fits their unique needs.
Whether you're welcoming a newborn, balancing a busy career, or simply looking for dependable childcare, our team is here to support you throughout the entire placement process.
Our South Carolina Childcare Services
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Professional Nannies
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Newborn Care Specialists
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Postpartum Doulas
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Family Assistants
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Household Managers
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Babysitters
Why Families Choose Us
Instead of simply helping families hire childcare, we build lasting relationships by offering personalized guidance before, during, and after placement.
Families Receive:
✅ Personalized caregiver matching
✅ Thorough caregiver screening
✅ Background checks
✅ Contract assistance
✅ Ongoing agency support
✅ Six-month replacement guarantee
✅ Responsive communication
Our Placement Process
Step 1: Schedule Your Family Consultation
Step 2: Tell us about your childcare needs, schedule, and household.
Step 3: We carefully search for qualified caregivers.
Step 4: Interview your top candidates.
Step 5: Hire with confidence while we continue supporting you after placement.
Serving Families Across South Carolina
We proudly work with families throughout South Carolina, including:
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Charleston
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Mount Pleasant
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Summerville
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North Charleston
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Daniel Island
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Goose Creek
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Moncks Corner
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Bluffton
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Beaufort
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Hilton Head Island
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Columbia
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Greenville
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Spartanburg
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Rock Hill
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Myrtle Beach
Don't see your city listed? Contact us!
We're happy to discuss your childcare needs throughout South Carolina.
Our Professional Standard
All childcare professionals placed through Lowcountry Nanny & Babysitting Agency must:
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Have a minimum of 3 years of professional childcare experience
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Pass a comprehensive background screening
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Provide professional childcare references
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Hold current CPR and First Aid certification
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Be reliable, professional, and committed to providing exceptional childcare
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Be non-smokers and maintain a smoke-free lifestyle while employed with families
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Demonstrate excellent communication skills and professionalism
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Family babysitting, occasional care for relatives, and unpaid childcare experience do not count toward our minimum experience requirements
South Carolina Childcare Pay Rate Pricing
Service
Part-Time Rate
Nanny
Services
$22–28/hr
Full-Time Rate
$25–32/hr
Newborn Care Specialists
$35–50/hr
Postpartum Doulas
$30–45/hr
Family Assistants
$22–30/hr
Household Managers
$30–40/hr
Babysitters
$18–25/hr
N/A
N/A
$25–35/hr
$35–45/hr
N/A
Sleep Consultant
Make a custom package
Overnight Rate
Available Upon Request
$300–450/night
$300–450/night
Available Upon Request
Available Upon Request
$175–250/night
All pay rates are subjected to change per state
Employee Benefits
Guaranteed Hours
Payroll (W-2)
Overtime Pay
Paid Vacation Time (2 weeks)
Paid Sick Time (5 days)
Paid Holidays (6-10 days)
Mileage Reimbursement (IRS rate when using nanny's vehicle)
Annual Performance Review (Common)
Year-End Bonus (1-2 weeks pay)
Health Insurance Stipend (Optional)
Continuing Education Reimbursement (Optional)
CPR Renewal Reimbursement (Optional)
Ohio Child Placement Fees
Placement Type
Part-Time Nanny
Full-Time Nanny
Newborn Care Specialist
Postpartum Doula
Sleep Consultant
Family Assistant
Household Manager
Babysitter
Admin Fee
$500
$500
$750
$500
$250
$500
$500
$250
Placement Fee
$1,500
$3,000
$5,000
$3,500
$2,000
$3,500
$4,500
$1,500
All Admin and Placement Fees are Non-Refundable
Frequently asked questions
1. What areas of South Carolina do you serve?
Lowcountry Nanny & Babysitting Agency proudly serves families throughout South Carolina. While we are based in the Lowcountry, we assist families in Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Summerville, North Charleston, Daniel Island, Bluffton, Hilton Head Island, Beaufort, and surrounding communities. If you're located elsewhere in South Carolina, contact us to discuss your childcare needs.
2. What childcare services do you offer in South Carolina?
We provide personalized placement services for:
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Professional Nannies
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Newborn Care Specialists
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Postpartum Doulas
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Family Assistants
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Household Managers
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Babysitters
Our goal is to connect every family with the right childcare professional for their unique needs.
3. How much does a nanny cost in South Carolina?
Nanny rates vary based on experience, job responsibilities, schedule, and location within South Carolina. During your consultation, we'll discuss current market rates and help you determine a compensation package that is competitive and appropriate for your family's needs.
4. Do you offer both full-time and part-time nanny placements?
Yes! We help families find both full-time and part-time nannies. Whether you need care five days a week or just a few days each week, we'll work to find the right caregiver for your schedule.
5. Can you help with newborn care?
Absolutely. We place experienced Newborn Care Specialists who provide professional newborn care during the first weeks and months after birth, including overnight support, feeding guidance, and newborn routines.
6. Do you offer postpartum doulas?
Yes. Our postpartum doulas provide emotional support, newborn education, recovery assistance, and practical help as families adjust to life with a new baby.
7. What is included with your placement service?
Our placement services include:
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Personalized family consultation
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Caregiver matching
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Background checks
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Reference verification
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Contract assistance
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Ongoing agency support
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Six-month replacement guarantee according to our placement agreement
8. How are caregivers screened?
Every caregiver completes a comprehensive screening process before being considered for placement. This includes interviews, professional reference checks, background screening, experience verification, and other requirements based on the position.
9. Are your nannies CPR and First Aid certified?
Many caregivers maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications. We'll discuss your family's preferences and match you with caregivers who meet your requirements.
10. Can you help with overnight childcare?
Yes. We place overnight Newborn Care Specialists and overnight nannies for families needing nighttime support during infancy or other special situations.
11. Do you place live-in nannies?
Yes. We help families hire both live-in and live-out nannies depending on their household needs and available accommodations.
12. Can you help with occasional babysitting?
Yes! We also help families find babysitters for date nights, weddings, special events, vacations, and backup childcare when available.
Caregiver Opportunities
Looking for Childcare Jobs in South Carolina?
We're always looking to connect with experienced childcare professionals who are passionate about supporting children and families. If you're a nanny, newborn care specialist, postpartum doula, babysitter, family assistant, or household manager, we'd love to hear from you.