A Partnership Between Adventure Nannies × The Formator Institute™
Your nanny is only as effective as the system supporting them.
You’ve done the hard work of finding the right person. What comes next determines whether that placement actually holds.
Adventure Nannies is one of the most trusted placement agencies in the country — known for matching high-caliber families with experienced, values-aligned caregivers. The Formator Institute brings the operational framework and developmental expertise to build the household around them. Assessment, training, and ongoing management — designed for private households at the highest level.
Why The Formator Institute Was Created
Private childcare doesn’t fail because people don’t care. It fails because systems don’t exist.
Today's families rely on multiple caregivers who have never been given a shared framework. The Formator Institute was created to build one, so care compounds instead of fragments.
Why Care Fragments
- Fragmented care teams produce fragmented outcomes.
- Caregiver consistency is a developmental driver, not a preference.
- Standard models weren't built for private households. Ours was.
How We Rebuild It
- Operational structure is the intervention.
- Research informs the framework. The household defines the application
- Built for one property or five, the system holds.
Good childcare doesn't happen by accident. When you're managing multiple caregivers, properties, and schedules while staying attuned to your child's development, the complexity adds up fast. Our specialists bring evidence-based child development expertise and private household experience together — so your care team has the training, structure, and support to do their best work.
Three distinct engagements — available individually or in combination. Enter at the point that reflects your family's need.
How
We Support Families
Three engagement options each can stand alone or build on the last
Assessment
Two-day, on-site evaluation with a clear, actionable
roadmap
One of our specialists spends two days with your household observing how care is being delivered, meeting your team, and getting a real picture of what's working and what isn't.
What You Receive:
- Current state assessment
- Identified opportunities
- Specific, prioritized recommendations
- Next-step pricing & scope
$5,000
Tailored 6-Week Training
Customized nanny & caregiver development
A hands-on, intensive program built around your family's philosophy, your child's developmental needs, and the standards you care most about. Delivered through 1:1 coaching, team sessions, and real-time implementation support.
What You Receive:
- Direct skills training
- Observational coaching
- Team alignment sessions
- Progress reports for principals
- Implementation support
- Optional Add-Ons
✓ Custom training Manual
✓ Child Specialist Coordination (OT/ PT, teachers, etc)
Starting at
$25,000
Management
Ongoing operational oversight & strategic guidance
Virtual-first with on-site options available. We stay close to your household so nothing falls through the cracks and you're not managing the complexity alone.
Services Include:
- Progress reviews & coaching
- Team coordination & scheduling
- Multi-property management
- Staff onboarding
- Payroll management support
- Child development tracking
Starting at
$6,000/month
Where We Focus
Every engagement is built around the focus areas your household actually needs.
Childcare Operations
Streamline routines, schedules, and communication across properties. Multi-caregiver coordination, schedule optimization, transition planning.
Caregiver Development
Custom training aligned with your philosophy and standards. Onboarding, ongoing development, specialized skills, performance coaching.
Developmental Coordination
Bridge communication between therapists, educators, and specialists. Ensure consistent therapeutic approaches across all care contexts.
Multi-Property Management
Maintain consistency across residences and during travel. Property protocols, travel preparation, remote oversight, vendor management.
SOME CIRCUMSTANCES REQUIRE A DIFFERENT APPROACH
Purpose-built pathways for families with layered needs.
Neurodivergent & Medical Care Support
When your child's care spans multiple providers and specialists, consistency is everything. Our Specialized Care Coordination pathway bridges the gap between clinical recommendations and daily caregiving — so every caregiver is working from the same plan.
New Parent Transition Support
Building your childcare team from the ground up? Our New Family Setup pathway covers role design, agency coordination, onboarding, and operational infrastructure — so your child's care is built to last.
Neurodivergent & Medical Care Support
When your child's care spans multiple providers and specialists, consistency is everything. We bridge the gap between clinical recommendations and daily caregiving. So every caregiver is working from the same plan.
New Parent Transition Support
Building your childcare team from the ground up? We cover role design, agency coordination, onboarding, and operational infrastructure. So care is structured soundly from day one.
Hear the Thinking Behind the Work
The private childcare industry, unfiltered. Candid conversations with the professionals, families, and industry voices shaping private childcare today. Hosted by Dr. Virginia Schwager.
EP 1: What It Actually Takes to Build a Nanny Agency Worth Trusting
Shenandoah Davis - CEO & Owner, Adventure Nannies
Standards, vetting, and why the private childcare industry is overdue for a higher bar & more
EP 2: The Payroll Conversation Nobody's Having (But Everyone Needs)
Christa D. Nader - Agency Partner Manager, GTM Payroll Services
Payroll compliance, household employment law, and the tax mistakes that cost families and caregivers more than they expect & more.
EP3: The Gap Is Yours to Fill
Rachael Lubin - 2026 INA Nanny of the Year & Founding Board Member, Nanny Relief Fund
Rachael is a Certified Professional Governess, a full-charge nanny with nearly a decade of continuous placement experience
On-Air with Adventure Nannies
This partnership started as a conversation. Dr. Ginny joined the Adventure Nannies podcast to unpack how private household childcare has evolved — where the industry is maturing, where it's still fragmented, and what it takes to design care that holds across caregivers, properties, and years.
EP1: The Evolution of Childcare Operations in Private Homes
Dr. Virginia Schwager on the Adventure Nannies Podcast
The original conversation that started the arc - what it takes to design care that actually holds.
EP2: The Evolution of Childcare in Private Homes with Dr. Virginia Schwager, Part 2
Dr. Virginia Schwager on the Adventure Nannies Podcast
The follow-up conversation. Where the industry is heading & changes redefining private households care teams."
Interested in learning more?
Check out our podcasts!
Meet Dr. Virginia Schwager
The mind behind the Formator Method.
Dr. Ginny Schwager brings over 15 years of hands-on experience working inside complex private family environments. Her work spans child development, professional training, and the design of operational systems for households with multiple caregivers and residences.
The placement was the first step. This is how you protect it.
Your child's care is only as consistent as the system around it. The Formator Institute works with families who are ready to move from good intentions to deliberate design — across caregivers, properties, and every stage of development.
