Excellence takes time. We embrace a thorough, methodical approach to finding your ideal match. Our personalized process prioritizes precision over speed, ensuring every placement meets our exceptional standards.
Transparent Partnership
Trust is built on truth. We pride ourselves on absolute transparency throughout your journey. From Candidate assessments to placement decisions, expect clear, direct communication that puts your interests first.
Full Circle Support
Your time is precious. We handle every aspect of the staffing process from initial screening to final placement. Focus on what matters most while we manage the details that create your household dynamic.
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Unapologetically obsessed with nurturing excellence
Since 2004, we've been weaving connections along California's golden shores, from the sun-kissed beaches of San Diego to the sophisticated enclaves of San Francisco. What began as a boutique agency serving Southern California's most discerning families has blossomed into something extraordinary, built on the simple belief that genuine relationships create perfect matches. Each placement is crafted through careful consideration, detailed dialogue, and an unwavering commitment to understanding the unique rhythm of every home we serve.
From sunny streets in Los Angeles to bustling boulevards in Northern California’s coastal communities, we've taken our California-inspired approach to service to every corner of the state, one community at a time. Each family we work with receives the same boutique attention that defined our first placements when we started. We take time to understand the unique personality of every California household.
California's lesson to us has been simple: excellence is measured in the lives you impact, not the metrics you track. Our priority is people, not expansion, and that's why we're committed to staying close to the ground, getting to know the intricacies of each community and responding in kind. Just as California sets trends for the nation, we set standards in childcare excellence, not by placing the most nannies, but by creating the most meaningful connections. It's a standard that has defined us for twenty years, and one that will continue to guide us forward.
This is what our clients and candidates have to say
I am Proud to be a Seaside Nanny
"I have been working with Dara and her team for 15 years and happy to say I have gotten my last three jobs through her. She is always making sure that the family is paying above board, has my back when it comes to fairness and always makes me feel like I'm first, not like just some random candidate. I know I will always have a place at Seaside."
- AM, Nanny
Finding the Perfect Nanny
"I can't say enough about Dara and her team at Seaside. What stood out most was how they truly listened to understand our family's needs. Their approach is refreshingly thoughtful, and their responsiveness made the whole process smooth. Thanks to their careful matching process, we didn't just find a qualified nanny as we actually found the right one for us!"
- MZ, Mom
Everyone at Seaside was GREAT!
"After trying countless agencies, I finally found Seaside and wow, what a difference! They actually care about building real relationships with their clients, and it shows in everything they do. Hands down the best agency I've worked with, which have been many! You won't be disappointed!"
- HL, Mom
Always Available
"The staff that I worked with was always available for me. I couldn't believe it. Even on weekends and holidays, they always made me feel like we were their priority. Like what company does that?"
- ES, Mom
Awesome Guidance for First Time Employers
"Seaside made this process so easy! Literally no stress. They are straight forward, and always had our best interest. They even did all the uncomfortable stuff for us like helping us make sure we were paying our nanny fairly, which honestly we had no idea what we were doing! They also connected us with nanny payroll solutions which was fantastic. We loved working with Seaside and will do it again. We refer all our friends!"
- LY, Mom
League Of their Own
"Seaside stands in a league of their own when it comes to finding the best nannies. Their candidates consistently exceed expectations and outperform anyone I've encountered through traditional hiring platforms and recommendations from friends. What truly sets them apart is their comprehensive vetting process though. They have thorough reference checks to complete background screening, they handle everything, even setting up appointments for me. The quality and convenience they offer is unmatched. For anyone seeking exceptional talent, Seaside is the clear choice!"
As our social media manager, Jade Stevenson is one of the primary gatekeepers to our Seaside story.
With a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature and Psychology, Jade is a natural champion of authenticity, and she uses her whimsically pink hair to nudge all of us closer to her magical world of creative expression.
As a kid, Jade discovered she was allergic to more than 60 percent of the food pyramid, and it is in this journey where she began to learn just how important it is to show up as a force of kindness in the world. She holds an unwavering belief in the power of story, and she believes that small acts of compassion can truly spark a movement of positivity and change.
When she’s not showing up with her digital marketing genius at Seaside, Jade can be easily spotted (thanks to her pink hair) tutoring local teens and helping them write the types of college essays that earn acceptance letters from the schools of their dreams.
Equally at home whether she’s amplifying the voices of Black Femmes or losing herself in the quiet stillness of an ancient book of poetry, Jade is a living expression of what it means to fully embrace your truest self. When you meet her, you’ll immediately feel like you’re right at home, and she’ll always help you discover and celebrate the best parts of who you are.
JESSICA HE
Placement Coordinator
Jessica He has spent her entire life stepping feet first into the big, wide world, making every corner of it feel like home – no matter where she’s at.
Earning two Bachelor’s degrees in Chinese language and East Asian Studies, she’s traveled the world to study in monasteries, climb Mount Fuji, and drink tea and coffee with otters. (Yes, that last one is real. Ask her about it.) She’s also served as an ESL teacher, a recruiter, a trainer, and a nanny – always finding ways to work alongside families and children. Today, she brings all her stories and all her experiences to Seaside Staffing Company where she makes the art of perfect matchmaking look flawlessly simple.
When Jessica isn’t in the Seaside office, she’s a busy momma who knows firsthand what it’s like to be in the trenches and need support. Unashamed to claim her sense of humor as one of her greatest talents, Jessica is perpetually positive, fiercely organized, and always seems to find a way to bring levity to the hardest-to-solve problems. Knowing Jessica means you’ll never forget how to laugh, and she’ll give you the courage to live your life to the fullest.
(Want to see her humor in action? Ask her about the time she lived in China and got her Oreos confiscated by a very disappointed nun.)
KIMBERLY BANEY
Placement Coordinator
With an MBA in HR Management and Accounting, Kim might best be described as a people expert.
She spent six years teaching children online in China as an ESL instructor, and with a TESOL certification in her proverbial back pocket, it’s no wonder why she shows up at Seaside every single day with a big, bold view of the world.
Over the last decade, Kim has served as a recruiter and a placement coordinator in the household staffing industry, and she’s learned that while systems are incredibly important, relationships matter more. It’s not uncommon to hear Seaside clients talk to Kim like she’s their best friend. They know she’ll go to the ends of the earth for them (and we’ve seen her do it countless times).
When Kim isn’t at Seaside, she can most likely be found 4-wheeling through the dirt and taking long hikes with her dogs. She’s always up for a great adventure, and she says one of the craziest things she’s ever done is buying an Amish house with no electricity or hot water (besides that one time in high school when she thought it was a great idea to buy a car with a giant British flag painted on the hood).
“The basement of our house used to be a bakery,” she says. “When I’m dreaming about escaping to New Zealand or Scotland, I just head downstairs, take in a deep breath, and imagine myself eating a delicious cinnamon roll baked to sticky-finger perfection.”
DARA G. YATES
Placement Coordinator
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