There are a number of well-established nanny agency directories available that can help match the right nanny with the right family. Here is a list of ten of the best-known agencies:

1. eNannySource – eNannySource.com is a directory with the aim of providing both families and nannies with the resources needed to make matches that will best suit the needs of one another. The directory allows geographic and other searches.
2. NannyClassifieds – NannyClassifieds.com is a high-profile nanny agency that promotes its attention toward providing experience, trust and value for nannies and families who are in need of nannies. This famous agency has been featured on prominent US television programs and provides a comprehensive database for all kinds of different nanny opportunities.
3. Best Bear - Bestbear.com.uk is a British nanny agency directory that helps parents find au pairs, babysitters and nannies both inside and outside of London and the surrounding areas.
4. A Nanny for U - Anannyfouru.com is a nanny directory that operates from Seattle, Washington. It is one of the leading agencies in the United States.
5. Nannies on Call - nanniesoncall.com prides itself in being a unique nanny agency that serves Calgary and Western Canada. Its area of specialty is to provide nanny placements with special needs and emergency situations.
6. First Class Care - The Chicago area hosts firstclasscare.com, a “domestic placement agency,” that places and screens nannies and other domestic help for families, such as cooks and maids.
7. Great Au Pair - greataupair.com lists international opportunities for nannies and au pairs in more than 140 countries. It has a database of close to 20,000 nannies and au pairs. It prides itself on being one of only a few agencies that work with the United States Department of State’s Au Pair Exchange Program.
8. Seriously!! Kids!! - Seriouslykids.com.au is an Australian nanny directory that not only has a comprehensive list of nanny opportunities, but also gives advice to parents and nannies alike about many issues that pertain to children, such as play suggestions, basic childcare advice and information about childhood development.
9. CA Nannies - cannies.com is a nanny agency directory that has listings for nanny opportunities in and about the state of California. It has a large database of both agencies and nannies available to anyone living anywhere within the state of California, and a limited number of agencies in surrounding states.
10. 4Nanny – Nanny Agency Locator. 4nanny.com is an online resource that helps parents and nanny locate nanny agencies and that lists referral fees, various services and policies.

The great thing about having all of these resources for nannies and families is that if one does not find what one is looking for with one resource, there are other options. Since children are life’s most precious commodities, having various options available can be a comfort to all concerned. The large number of online resources available can help assure that the right matches are made between nannies and families, and that the best interests of the children are held at the forefront of all transactions.