Thoughtful Guidance. Intentional Placements.
At Sweet Peas, we take a highly personalized, relationship-driven approach to every placement—taking the time to truly understand your family, your values, and your lifestyle.
We believe the right fit is not just about qualifications—it’s about alignment, discretion, and how someone integrates into your home. (optional line if space allows)
From there, we carefully match you with experienced, highly regarded nannies—creating placements designed to last.
for nannies
Your work is personal, and your placement should be too. We meet every nanny individually to understand your story and what motivates you to ensure that suits the role you step into. We’re here to support you every step of the way!
for families
Welcoming a nanny into your home is an investment built on trust, care, and intention. We carefully evaluate each candidate for skill, character, and genuine commitment to children. Our process is designed to help your family feel confident, supported, and at ease in your decision.
hiring tips
Thoughtful hiring starts before interviews even begin. Download our complimentary guide walking families through key expectations and early steps in the nanny hiring journey—designed to bring clarity and confidence from the start.
Sweet Peas Approach
Hi — we’re Kristy & Jennifer,
Sweet Peas was founded in 2010 with a vision of supporting families and nannies through thoughtful, relationship-centered placements. Since 2016, we’ve worked together to grow that vision into a trusted community built on connection, honesty, and care.
Whether you’re hiring a nanny or becoming one, Sweet Peas is rooted in a down-to-earth approach shaped by years of experience and countless conversations with families and nannies. Our goal is simple: to create meaningful matches that truly last. Many of the families and nannies we work with come through word of mouth, and we’re deeply grateful for the trust that continues to sustain and grow this community.
Sweet Peas remains committed to being open, responsive, and focused on what’s best for the people involved. Thank you for being part of the Sweet Peas story.
Kristy & Jennifer
Browse Current Postings…
**New Position** Full-Time Long-Term Nanny for Two in Concord Farragut area
3 1/2 year old and infant Tuesday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm 35 hours guaranteed weekly Ideal candidate is warm, engaging, energetic Plan developmentally appropriate pre-school activities, and take out to pool/library/zoo/park/etc. Proven infant experience. Light housekeeping...
**New Position** West Knoxville Seeking Family Assistant / Nanny (Full-Time)
40 hours/week guaranteed Typical schedule: ~1:00/2:00 PM – evening (flexible). Occasional evenings + up to 4 weekends/year (advance notice). Occasional Saturdays helpful. Value warmth, respect, and a team-oriented dynamic After-school care + homework support...
**New Position** Busy Professional Family seeking Career Nanny (Travel + Flexibility Required)
Family seeking a highly experienced, adaptable nanny to care for their one year old in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Non-traditional schedule with extended hours, frequent changes, occasional overnight, periods of travel and as many as 10-12 weeks without a day...
Your Partners in the Process
You are more than an online profile to us. We personally meet every nanny to learn their story, their needs and what will make them love their job. We want our nannies to feel valued.
Meet the two who will be your advocate through the entire placement process below.
meet Kristy
Owner & Founder, Kristy Pilant has a special place in her heart for the nanny profession as she was a nanny herself for many years. She understands the unique bond between the nanny and family that makes a meaningful relationship successful.
Born and raised in Florida she moved to TN in 1997 and was placed as a nanny through an agency that she later bought and ran for several years. She then enjoyed a successful career in Human Resources where she continued helping people use their talents in their job. After marrying and starting her own family she was reminded of the need for the services she used to provide and Sweet Peas was born. Today she combines her experience as a nanny, mother, and corporate professional to be the best advocate for successful nanny family partnerships.
meet Jennifer
Managing Partner, Jennifer Borth met Kristy in 2017 and have been partners ever since. After 20 years in hospitality and corporate travel, Jennifer was ready for something new, a passion- family life! She knew first hand the demands of finding childcare for working parents.
She remembered the year she posted her family’s nanny job on care.com only to receive 70 applications to sift through, interview, background check and trial! Jennifer learned a lot employing nannies and today loves using those lessons to connect great nannies to great families.
At Sweet Peas, we understand that finding the right nanny is a big decision. Whether you’re just starting your search or need help figuring out the next steps, we’re happy to chat.
