FAMILY SERVICES
Your care team. Aligned, trained, managed
When your care team is aligned and well-supported, your children thrive. We help make that happen
Good childcare doesn't happen by accident. When you're managing multiple caregivers, properties, and schedules while also trying to stay 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. We meet your family where you are whether that means a focused assessment, intensive training, or steady ongoing oversight.
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
What We Can Help With
Training and Management engagements can include any combination of these focus areas
Childcare
Operations
Streamline routines, schedules, and communication across properties. Multi-caregiver coordination, schedule optimization, and transition planning.
Nanny
Development
Custom training aligned with your philosophy and standards. Onboarding, ongoing development, specialized skills, and performance coaching.
Developmental
Coordination
Bridge communication between therapists, educators, and specialists. Ensure consistent, evidence-based approaches across all care contexts so your child's progress compounds rather than fragments.
Multi-Property
Management
Maintain consistency across residences and during travel. Property protocols, travel preparation, remote oversight, and vendor management.
From sourcing to training to ongoing management —we're with you at every stage.
Specialized Support for Unique Needs
Additional expertise available for families with specific circumstances
Neurodivergent & Medical Care Coordination
For families raising children with neurodivergent profiles, special needs, or complex medical needs, consistency across caregivers isn’t a nice-to-have it’s essential. Our specialist Clara Akwarandu brings dual expertise as a special needs nanny and behavior therapist.
Behavioral support strategies:
- Therapeutic and medical protocol implementation
- Sensory regulation techniques
- Caregiver training for neurodivergent care
- Coordination with therapy and medical teams
Coaching
Support that goes beyond the systems
Sometimes what a family needs isn’t a full engagement it’s the right conversation at the right moment.
12 weeks. One hour per week. Entirely focused on your goals.
Whether you’re looking to invest in your nanny’s professional growth, work through a difficult team dynamic, or talk through your own approach to household management and parenting decisions, our 1:1 coaching program gives you personalized, expert guidance grounded in child development research and years of private household experience.
what's included
12 weekly 1-hour virtual sessions
Direct coach access via email throughout
Flexible scheduling to fit your household
Tailored resources and tools personalized to your goals
Choose Your Coach
Coaching is available for your childcare providers as a standalone investment in their development or for parents navigating complex childcare decisions, transitions, or household dynamics
Angela Canny,
MS, ICF
$2,250
Certified Coach
Dr. Virginia
Schwager
$3,000
Limited availability
Founder & Doctor of Psychology
Why Families
Choose Us
Evidence-Based
Comprehensive & Holistic
Fully Customized
Discreet & Professional
Evidence-
Based
Every recommendation is grounded in child development research and applied to the realities of private household life
Comprehensive
& Holistic
We coordinate your entire care ecosystem nannies, specialists, educators, and family so nothing falls through the cracks
Fully
Customized
Built around your family's philosophy, your children's needs, and the way your household actually runs
Discreet &
Professional
We understand the standards private households require and we hold ourselves to them
What services does the Formator Institute offer to families?
The Formator Institute offers childcare operations management, nanny training and development, developmental support coordination, and multi-property and travel management. Anything from sourcing care providers to in-person trainings, 1:1 coaching for parents or staff, continuity of care coordination, parent philosophy alignment, and much more.
Are services offered as packages or customized?
All services are customized based on each family’s needs rather than fixed packages.
Can families use more than one service at the same time?
Yes. Families often combine services or move between them as needs change.
How long do family service engagements typically last?
Most engagements last 2–12 months, with options for ongoing support.
Do you work directly with household staff?
Yes. Most services include direct collaboration with nannies and household professionals.
Do you offer virtual services for families?
Yes. Most services are delivered virtually, with on-site options when needed.
Let's talk about what your family needs
Schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Ginny today.
