Trusted nanny & childcare placement for families
Expertly matched childcare providers who meet your family’s needs, routines, and values
Why choose Wise Steps?
Finding child care shouldn’t feel overwhelming. We make the process calmer, clearer, and more personal, so you can move forward with confidence. Whether you’re exploring nanny care, high-quality child care programs, or simply need help understanding your options, we bring 17+ years of early childhood experience to support your family’s next step.
As a father of two, I know how meaningful this decision is. I founded Wise Steps to give families a thoughtful, stress-free path to reliable care they can feel good about.
What we offer
Our approach blends personal attention with proven processes to help families find high-quality care that feels right. Every step is handled with care, transparency, and a deep understanding of what families truly need in their child care journey.
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Free family intake consultation to learn about your child’s unique personality, care routines, and priorities.
Thoughtful nanny or center recommendations based on compatibility, quality, and trust.
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Full national and state background checks
DMV driving record verification
Reference checks
Interviews with candidates
Optional contract templates or onboarding support
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Follow-up transition check-ins
Continued access for questions and troubleshooting
Backed by experience you can count on
Founder Clifton Wise has spent his career working across federal, state, and community child care systems, giving him a behind-the-scenes understanding of how strong programs operate. He has overseen large child and youth programs, supported statewide operations, and partnered closely with educators and directors to strengthen quality and safety.
This background helps him recognize what truly matters in a care environment and what families should look for when choosing the right fit.
Your family’s information is always handled with complete confidentiality. Everything you share with us, from conversations to search criteria, remains private. We never share your preferences or contact details without your clear permission. You can feel safe knowing your information is protected while we help you move through this process with ease.
Our promise to you:
Trusted by local parents
“We needed a part-time nanny to care for our daughter, but didn't know where to start. Clifton immediately put our minds at ease. He carefully evaluated our family's unique needs, interviewed several potential applicants to see if they were a good fit for our daily family life, emailed us his written assessments and then met with us to discuss each one.
Within two weeks we matched with a wonderful nanny whom our daughter adores. It is his warmth, attention to detail, and positive attitude that set him apart. He is a father himself and we knew that he would only recommend someone he would trust with his own children.”
– Heather, Crozet parent
Ready to get started?
We would be honored to support your family in finding the perfect child care provider. Schedule a free consultation today to learn more about how we can help.