Building lasting relationships between exceptional nannies and families
Sweet Peas is a nationwide recruitment agency focused on matching highly qualified nannies with professional families. We pride ourselves on being a trusted partner in the nanny and family relationship. We know the foundation of a good placement is understanding the needs of both.
Sweet Peas prides itself in working with the best of the best. Due to this, we interview only a small percent of the applications that we receive.
Honest, down-to-earth guidance for lasting connections.
Imagine coming home to a happy child, a smoothly running household, and the peace of mind that everything is in good hands. A great nanny can make that a reality—but finding the right one isn’t just about luck.
At Sweet Peas Nanny Agency, we know hiring a nanny is about more than just filling a role—it’s about building a meaningful relationship that helps your family thrive. With 20+ years of experience (and personal experience on both sides of the hiring process!), we’ve created this guide to help you find, hire, and onboard the right nanny with confidence.
nannies
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.
families
We know first hand what it takes trust to open your home to someone. To trust them with your children. It has to be a symbiotic pairing. That’s why we work with candidates that exhibit strong work ethic and sincere passion for caretaking.
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“I had a phenomenal experience with our nanny for six years. She helped me navigate my home/ work balance, potty training & getting our kids prepared for grade school. Thank you sweet peas for helping us find our own Mary Poppins!“ – Candice | Mother
**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...
meet the women behind the scenes
Founder & Owner, Kristy Pilant
Kristy 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.
Managing Partner, Jennifer Borth
Kristy and Jennifer met 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.
Hi — we’re Kristy and Jennifer. We’ve been partners since 2016, and when you work with Sweet Peas, you work directly with us. Whether you’re hiring a nanny or becoming one, we bring a down-to-earth, honest approach shaped by years of experience and countless conversations with families and nannies. Our goal is simple: to create thoughtful matches that last. Most of our families and nannies come to us through word of mouth, and we’re grateful for the trust that continues to grow our community. We’d love to work with you and promise to be open, responsive, and always focused on what’s best for the people involved. Kristy & Jennifer
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