Northern Virginia  ·  Washington DC  ·  Maryland

The right person for your home is found, never mass‑produced.

A boutique placement practice, led personally by its founder, built for families who want to be known, not processed.

Founder‑Led

Every family works directly with the person who built this agency, not a call center.

Fully Insured

General liability, professional liability, and a business owner's policy, bound through a specialty carrier.

Boutique by Design

We intentionally partner with a limited number of families so every search receives the time, attention, and discretion it deserves.

Personally curated

Every search is tailored to your family's needs.

Why Cornerstone Exists

"You're not simply hiring someone to watch your children. You're entrusting another person with your greatest treasures."

Founder, Cornerstone Talent Partners

More than thirty years ago, our founder's mother left the Philippines, came to America, and became a nanny, not because it was easy, but because she believed every sacrifice she made would one day open doors for the people she loved most. The family she worked for never saw her as "just the nanny." They welcomed her with dignity, and that relationship shaped everything this agency believes about trust.

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Kind Words From Families

"Arlene took the time to really understand what we were looking for and only sent us candidates she had personally spoken with and who met all of our qualifications. Every person she introduced us to was so impressive that our biggest challenge was deciding between them!"

Dani B., Cornerstone client

"Arlene was so thoughtful and helpful through this process. As a first-time mom, finding a nanny for my son was so intimidating, and as soon as I first spoke with Arlene, I could tell she was exactly what I needed to help guide me through this process."

Emily, First-Time Mom

Your household deserves more than a job board.

Tell us what you need. We'll respond personally, usually within one business day.

Begin a Confidential Search

How It Works

A search that feels like a conversation, not a transaction.

I.

A private conversation

We start by listening: to your household, your children, your standards, and what "the right fit" genuinely means for your family.

II.

A thoughtful search

We personally screen candidates against your specific needs, not a generic database of applicants.

III.

Curated introductions

You meet only candidates we believe are genuinely worth your time, with the context to make a confident decision.

IV.

Support after placement

The relationship doesn't end at hire. We check in, we stay reachable, and we're here if circumstances change.

Your household deserves more than a job board.

Tell us what you need. We'll respond personally, usually within one business day.

Begin a Confidential Search