Family Application — The Compo Collective

01 · About your family

First name *

Last name *

Email *

Phone *

Home address * Must be in Fairfield County, CT

How did you hear about us?

02 · Your children

Number of children *

Ages *

How would you describe your children's temperament? Select all that apply

Energetic / active

Calm / easy-going

Sensitive / needs warmth

Strong-willed

Shy / slow to warm up

Social / loves people

Any allergies, medical needs, or special considerations? Stays completely confidential — shared only with your assigned caregiver.

03 · Your care needs

Our caregivers provide childcare — not medical care. They are not available for children experiencing acute symptoms — fever, vomiting, breathing difficulties, or anything requiring medical attention.

Childcare includes those days when your child is on the mend — a lingering cough, some congestion, low energy, or the day after a fever has already resolved. The kind of day where a child can't go to school but just needs rest and a caring presence at home.

You will always be asked to disclose off days in advance.

What time of day do you typically need coverage? * Select all that apply

Early morning (6–9am) — before school or commute

Morning (9am–12pm)

Full day (6am–6pm)

After school (2–6pm)

Evening (6–9pm)

It varies / unpredictable

How much notice do you typically have? *

Same morning / last minute — I find out that day

The day before — I usually know the night before

A few days ahead — I can plan in advance

It varies — sometimes same day, sometimes planned

What typically triggers your need for backup care? Select all that apply

Our nanny calls in sick or has an emergency

Our child is unable to attend school or daycare

School closings, snow days, or holidays

Work travel or unexpected meetings

Our nanny is on vacation

We don't have a regular nanny — need flexible care

How often do you anticipate needing backup care? *

Rarely — a few times a year

Occasionally — once or twice a month

Regularly — weekly or more

Hard to predict

What does a typical backup care day look like in your home?

04 · Your values

What qualities matter most to you in a caregiver? * Select up to 3

Warm and nurturing

Structured and reliable

Energetic and playful

Calm under pressure

Takes initiative — doesn't need to be told what to do

Follows our routines closely

Great communicator

How would you describe your relationship with your current or previous caregiver? * There's no right answer — we're looking for how you think about this relationship.

Any house rules, preferences, or things a caregiver should know?

05 · Our standard

We screen both ways.

The Compo Collective vets families as carefully as we vet nannies. Every caregiver in our network is a professional who deserves to be treated with respect — paid promptly, given clear instructions, and communicated with kindly. By joining, you agree to uphold the same standard of kindness we hold our caregivers to.

Network caregivers may not be hired for private arrangements outside of bookings made through The Compo Collective.

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I understand and agree to The Compo Collective's two-way kindness standard. I confirm our family is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Diana will review your application and reach out within 48 hours.

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Thank you —
we'll be in touch.

Diana will review your application personally and reach out within 48 hours. We're looking forward to finding the right caregiver for your family.