Monthly vs. Annual Nannies on Call Subscription: Which Is Right for Your Family?
If you've been a Nannies on Call subscriber for a while, you've probably wondered at some point whether you're on the right plan. Monthly feels manageable. Annual sounds like a bigger commitment. But which one actually makes more sense for your family and your life?
The answer depends on how you use childcare. Here's how to figure it out.
First: What's Included in Both Monthly and Annual Plans
Good news: the plan you're on doesn't change what you have access to. Whether you're subscribed weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annually, every plan includes:
Full access to our roster of pre-screened, professional, occasional nannies
Unlimited babysitting appointments during your membership period
Flexible, on-demand booking in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, and Ottawa (and coming soon to Edmonton and Kitchener/Waterloo!)
Your family's preferences on file, so every booking gets easier over time
Cashless payments handled securely through the platform
The difference between plans isn't what you get. It's how you pay for it, and what that means for your family's childcare over the course of a year.
The Case for a Monthly Nannies on Call Subscription
A monthly subscription is the right choice for some families. A monthly plan makes the most sense if:
You're new to the service and want to try it before committing to a longer plan
Your childcare needs are seasonal. For instance, summers only, the weeks around a recurring work commitment, or when your regular nanny is away on holidays
You use the service only a handful of times a year and don't need continuous access between those periods
If you're in one of these categories, a monthly subscription gives you exactly what you need without paying for coverage you're not using.
But here's the question worth considering: Is that actually how you use childcare? Or is that how you think you use it, and the reality is messier?
The Benefits of an Annual Nannies on Call Subscription
An annual subscription makes the most sense if any of the following sound familiar:
You book (or wish you could book) more than once a month. PA days, sick days, date nights, WFH days, and school closures add up faster than most families expect. If you're turning down appointments or wishing you had coverage more than once a month, you're leaving value on the table with a monthly plan.
You've cancelled and re-subscribed more than once. If you've gone through the cancel-and-return cycle, the annual plan pays for itself in convenience alone, before you factor in any cost difference.
Unexpected childcare gaps cause you stress. September sick days. March break coverage. The week between summer camps. Families on an annual plan don't have to solve these from scratch every time. The answer is always: book a nanny.
You want childcare to feel sorted, not seasonal. There's a particular kind of peace of mind that comes from knowing your childcare backup is simply always there.
Not Sure Which Plan Is Right for You?
Here's a simple way to decide: look back at the last six months. How many times did you book a nanny? How many times did you wish you could but didn't have an active subscription? How many times did you cancel and re-subscribe?
If the honest answer points toward regular, year-round use, then the annual plan is probably your plan.
Compare plans and upgrade your subscription at nanniesoncall.com
Nannies on Call provides professional, pre-screened occasional nannies for in-home babysitting for families in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, and Ottawa. Subscriptions are available on weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual plans.