Stephanie Fornaro launched Hello Nanny!® with one mission: to make reliable, high‑quality childcare accessible to families everywhere. As a single mother by age 25 navigating postpartum depression and co‑parenting, Stephanie experienced firsthand how difficult parenting becomes without dependable support. Hiring a caregiver changed everything—it restored balance, strengthened her second marriage, and revealed how life‑changing the right help can be.
When Stephanie attempted to hire a nanny through a traditional agency, she was shocked by the high placement fees and lack of transparency. Many agencies charged 20–25% of a nanny’s salary and offered little guidance on safety, legal pay, or long‑term success. She realized families deserved a better, more ethical path to finding trusted care.
That realization became the foundation of Hello Nanny!®.
A Better Way to Hire Trusted Care
Today, Stephanie leads a nationwide agency built on safety, simplicity, and transparency. Families can choose from DIY tools or full‑service concierge placement, all backed by fixed‑fee pricing—no surprise markups, no unclear incentives, no stress.
Her team acts as an in‑house recruitment arm, interviewing thousands of nannies, family assistants, and household managers each year. Hello Nanny!® partners with HR specialists, legal experts, pediatricians, doulas, and lactation professionals to ensure every placement is grounded in safety, professionalism, and developmental awareness.
Built for Families. Designed to Elevate Caregivers.
Stephanie’s work extends beyond helping parents. As a CASA (Court‑Appointed Special Advocate), she’s federally trained to advocate for children in the foster care system. As a Board Member of the International Nanny Association, she helps shape industry‑wide standards and best practices.
Hello Nanny!® also advocates for ethical treatment of caregivers—promoting clear work agreements, legal pay, career advancement, and a culture of mutual respect. Caregivers are supported with access to CPR certification, child development courses, and ongoing professional development.
Proven Results
• 90% placement success rate
• 1,500+ families supported nationwide
• 7,000+ vetted caregivers
• Concierge matches lasting 2–4 years
• 300% growth in 2024
Hello Nanny!® has been featured in more than 40 leading publications, including Forbes, Business Insider, Parents.com, and Motherly, highlighting Stephanie’s leadership in childcare innovation.
Why Families Trust Hello Nanny!®
Because we understand the truth:
Parenthood is too big to do alone—and no family should have to.
Stephanie’s journey, combined with industry expertise and advocacy, continues to shape Hello Nanny!® into a trusted, ethical, and family‑centered resource. Every part of the process is designed to make hiring a caregiver calmer, safer, and more empowering.
With the right support system, parents can thrive—and so can children. Hello Nanny!® is here to help make that possible.