Who We Are

Unparalleled Service. Unrivaled results.

Over 25 years ago, as a professional nanny herself, Rebecca Dyk had an insider’s view into the needs of both families and nannies.

Many hard-working families so badly needed quality support but half-hearted matching services were not cutting it. The frustration for families and the need for a reliable, professional solution was glaring. So in 1994, Rebecca launched A Nanny for U and started offering unprecedented qualified and trustworthy in-home care in the Seattle area.

Through the years, her determination for quality results has led to the development of an unparalleled matching and screening process. Our team of eager and knowledgeable staff advocate for both sides, while thoroughly getting to know our families and nannies. We spend countless hours on hundreds of applicants, interviews, calls and screenings until we find the best possible match for everyone.

Quick Facts

  • Serving Seattle families since 1994
  • Voted Seattle’s BEST Nanny Service
  • We screen over 100 applicants a week and 5 are accepted
  • 85% of our nannies last 2 years or longer
  • We have placed over 2000 long-term nannies and counting
  • Awarded the Parent Map Golden Teddy award four years in a row
  • We give back to our community by partnering with local organizations that support children and families such as PEPS, Childhaven, and the Detlef Schremp Foundation.
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Rebecca Dyk

OWNER/FOUNDER

Hard work, determination and a unique ability to discern people were all gifts that Rebecca inherited from her entrepreneurial parents. Raised in the city, she broke the mold and defected to the country where she now runs a small black Angus cattle ranch.

At the age of 22, as a professional nanny herself, Rebecca Dyk had an insider’s view into the needs of both families and nannies. Many hard-working families (including her own doctor!) so badly needed quality support but half-hearted matching services were not cutting it. The frustration for families and the need for a reliable, professional solution was glaring. So in 1994, Rebecca launched A Nanny for U and started offering unprecedented qualified and trustworthy in-home care in the Seattle area.

When she’s not making matches for families and nannies across Seattle, she’s making memories with her family riding horses or running the ranch in the country.

While Rebecca loves wearing cowboy boots, she refuses to give up her city style, faithfully visiting Starbucks and Nordstrom.

Hayley Reeves

TEMPORARY & BACKUP CARE COORDINATOR

Born in Dallas, TX, Hayley, and her family moved to Maple Valley, WA where she grew up and went to school. She graduated from Western Washington University with her BA in Political Science. Hayley and her fiancé now live in Milwaukee, WI where they continue to remodel and furnish homes, bringing out her dream of interior designing, and they rent their units as Airbnb’s as well as midterm for to travel nurses and temporary housing. While she no longer lives in Seattle, she continues to be a part of our team here anyway she can! 

Elle Dyk

RECRUITER & NANNY RELATIONS

Ellie was born in Seattle and raised in Ellensburg. She is now a dog mom to a Saint Bernard and an Aussie mix with her partner in Montesano, WA. During her free time, she enjoys live music, festivals, spending time with cousins, and cooking. As Rebeccas oldest daughter, Ellie has watched A Nanny for U grow over the last 22 years. She is so excited to finally be able to apply her understanding of the company as a recruiter!

Sara Hunter

MARKETING & SOCIAL MEDIA

Sara grew up on a farm in Ellensburg, WA, where she now has her own farm with her husband and three kids. During the holiday season you can find Sara and her family in Wedgwood at their pumpkin patch and Christmas Tree Farm! Between homeschooling, ranch life and working, Sara enjoys riding horses, cooking, and hiking.

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