The list below details the Nanny agencies who have been tested and approved by our vetting team. Only agencies we recommend appear on our site -We aim to retest agencies once a year. Our recommended agencies employ nannies in London, and across the UK.
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Top Notch Nannies
From: London
Areas: All of London, outer London, all UK and International.
Positions: Nannies- full and part time, Nanny Shares, Nanny/Housekeepers, Mothers Helps, Nursery Nurses, Babysitters, Temporary Nannies, Maternity Nurses, Night Nannies, Australian/New Zealand and European nationalities.
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Providing a large range of childcare solutions Top Notch Nannies was set up in 1993. They have qualified and experienced nannies and are members of the REC. Their friendly and approachable consultants offer a personal service to the highest standard with honest advice. Great care and analysis is taken to assess suitability of each candidate for every family and provide lengthy after-care for all placements. Top Notch have a very successful sister company specializing in Doulas and maternity care.
National Nannies
From: Leicestershire
Areas: All of the UK.
Positions: Nannies, Part-time Nanny , Emergency Nannies, Mother's Helps, Babysitters, Temporary, Nanny/Housekeeper & Nursery Jobs.
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National Nannies were established in 2009 specialising in finding high quality childcare to meet the needs of each individual family. The owner has over 12 years childcare experience and understands the importance of finding the perfect nanny. They supply childcare across the UK and take time to speak with both families and nannies to ensure the perfect match is made. They personally interview all nannies and hand select nannies from their large databases to suit you and your family, they support you every step of the way to make finding the perfect nanny a smooth task. All candidates are thorougly screened and must hold 3 excellent references. These are openly shared with parents so you can rest assured that your children are in good hands!
The London Nanny Company
From: London
Areas: London, all the UK and International.
Positions: Nannys and Maternity Nurses. Live in or Live out. Temporary or Permanent. Australian/New Zealand, Baby-sitting Club and Summer childcare.
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The London Nanny Company was established in 1996, specialising in Trained/Experienced British Nannies and Maternity nurses in all areas of London. Set up by a trained N.N.E.B. Nanny from Chiltern Nursery Training College. In February 1998 this merged with Nanny Connection which had been established in 1987. They had developed an excellent reputation in placing Australian and New Zealand nannies who are well known for their "roll up your sleeves and get stuck in" attitude. This merger has proved hugely successful for both clients and applicants; giving both more choice in whom they choose. All staff at The London Nanny Company take great pride in providing a professional friendly service to both clients and applicants alike. Tailor made to meet each individuals needs.
Eden Nannies & Maternity
From: Hammersmith, London
Areas: London, Greater London, Home Counties, Wiltshire, Dorset, Somerset, Devon, Cornwall and worldwide.
Positions: Daily and Live-in Nannies, Maternity Nurses, Mother's Helps, Australian/New Zealand and Nursery Nurses.
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Eden Nannies & Maternity has been established for over 10 years, they are totally committed and focused on finding excellent child care solutions for clients. ALL candidates are interviewed, thoroughly reference checked and must produce a valid Enhanced CRB Police Disclosure, only if they meet this strict criteria are they registered. Additionally, they must either possess a professional qualification or have at least 2 years relevant child care experience. Whether you are seeking to appoint a full-time, part-time or temporary Nanny or Maternity Nurse, you can be assured of the professionalism and dedication during the search using Eden Nannies & Maternity.
Occasional and Permanent Nannies
From: London
Areas: London all UK and International
Positions: Nannies, Part time Nannies, Mother's Helps, Maternity Nurses, Temporary, Australian/New Zealand, Emergency Childcare, Nanny/Housekeepers and Governesses.
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Occasional and Permanent Nannies was established 50 years ago. Angela Hovey, a trained Norland Nanny, has owned and personally run this agency for the past 20 years.
Angela has been careful to select professional and dedicated office staff and very importantly, those with firsthand childcare experience. Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years experience or the necessary qualifications in order to register with the agency. All candidates are interviewed in person and their references, ID and qualifications are thoroughly checked. This is time consuming but it is the only way they can be sure that their clients are offered the best staff available to match their individual needs.
Harmony at Home Ltd
From: London
Areas: West Sussex, London, All the UK and International.
Positions: Nannies, Part-time Nannies, Au Pairs, Mothers Helps, After School Nannies, Maternity Nurses/Doulas/Night Nannies, Babysitters, Temporary, Special Needs, Emergency Childcare, Nursery Jobs & Nanny/Housekeepers.
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Is run personally by Mrs Frankie Gray, a Norland trained nanny with over 10 years experience of caring for children as a Nanny, Nursery Nurse and Nanny Consultant. As a mother she is fully aware of all the ups and downs of family life and how difficult it can be to find childcare which is affordable and excellent. She has first hand experience of both angles, and is able to support you through the whole process. She will even visit you in your home to discuss your requirements one to one. This agency aim is to provide quality, trustworthy childcare, a personal service and offer support when required. There is a refund policy for when things don’t go to plan and customer comments are always welcomed. Harmony takes great care in ensuring all applicants are vetted and personally interviewed before they are registered. If there is any doubt about an applicants abilities & professional conduct they will not be registered.
Perfect Nanny
From: London
Areas: London, Russia (Moscow, St-Petersburg...), the UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi ), Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, Switzerland, France (Paris, South of France), Italy, Germany, Greece & Austria.
Positions: Nannies, Part-time Nannies, Mother's helps, Maternity nurse/Doula/Night Nanny, Temporary, Australian/New Zealand, Special Needs & Nanny/Housekeepers.
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Perfect Nanny prides themselves in placing great candidates locally & globally to meet the specific needs of their clients. Established by Natasha McKie, who is both a qualified nanny & mother, with 20 years of experience on both sides of the fence. They work hard to provide the best childcare solution for their families & specialise in the placement of well educated, highly qualified & experienced professionals, who have a genuine interest in children's intellectual & behavioural development. This agency offer a fantastic range of: Nannies with university degree (s) Governesses, multilingual, with a teaching background, with musical abilities, sports & teaching background Nannies. Also traditional Nannies with childcare certificates having more than 5 years experience in childcare, Maternity nurses with exceptionally good credentials & Housekeepers with excellent references. All are personally interviewed with thorough background and reference checks including CRB.
Angels Nannies and Maternity
From: Northampton, Northamptonshire
Areas: Northamptonshire, Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire, Leicestershire, Warwickshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Rutland, Hertfordshire & London.
Positions: Nannies, Part-time Nannies, Mothers Help's, Maternity Nurses/Doulas/Night Nannies, Babysitters, Temporary, Australian/New Zealand, Special Needs, Emergency Childcare, Nursery Jobs and Nanny/Housekeepers.
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Angels Nannies and Maternity was set up by Helen Lock, herself NNEB trained with 25 years experience in the childcare industry. They understand that it is imperative to match the right candidate to the job and will only send nannies with the relevant experience for interview. They operate a thorough recruitment process, which includes interview, CRB check and in depth reference checks. All clients that employ childcarers through Angels Nannies and Maternity are given a follow up call two weeks after the start date, as are the childcarers themselves. Angels Nannies and Maternity completely understand the pressure upon families and staff working long hours and are therefore open from 8.30 AM to 8.30 PM Mon to Sat.
Bonne International Ltd
From: London
Areas: Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, sometimes Europe.
Positions: Nannies, Maternity Nurses, Temporary, Australian/New Zealand, Governesses & Nursery Jobs.
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Bonne International was the first English Nanny Agency to open in Moscow nearly 10 years ago. They specializes in placing candidates with VIP Russian families & have offices in London & Moscow. Bonne International customize hand picked matches through their psychological compatibility programme, preferring quality of placements rather than quantity. Thorough post placement support from the Moscow office, visa support every step of the way, a personal introduction to the family in their home, accommodation checks, help with settling in to a new country & a 24 hour emergency local number are all part of the package with Bonne International. Bonne illustrate 5 good reasons to register for a Nanny or Governess job in Moscow: High salary– almost double that of a London Nanny salary. Low costs- no rent, flight or visa expenses to pay. Support from London & Moscow office– staff all speak English, 24 hour emergency Moscow mobile number available. Travel & a chance to experience another culture & way of life. Great saving opportunity!
The BabyWorks
From: Hertfordshire
Areas: All of the UK for live-in Maternity Nurses, London & Home Counties for daily positions.
Positions: Nannies, Night Nurses, Maternity Nurses, Breastfeeding Consultants, Sleep Doctors, Doulas, Post pregnancy trainers, Multiple Birth Help, Weaning/Feeding Specialists, Post-circumcision care, Massage Therapists & Paediatric 1st Aid Training.
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The BabyWorks was set-up by Ali Durban and Laura Becker, both busy working mothers over 8 years ago. Laura has over 5 years experience working in the field of maternity services including night nurses, maternity nurses, sleep doctors and more, Ali has over 10 years experience in delivering marketing and PR campaigns to high profile clients. The BabyWorks is a Bespoke Babycare Consultancy that focuses on nurturing new babies and parents. The consultancy focuses on ensuring parents are equipped with the right skills, support and advice to enjoy their new baby. They provide a vast array of positions sometimes not offered by other agencies such as Sleep Doctors and Post pregnancy trainers!
Imperial Nannies Bath & the Country
From: Bath, Avon
Areas: Bath and all of the UK (except London which is covered by their London office & Scotland).
Positions: Nannies, Part-time Nannies, Emergency Childcare, Nanny/Housekeepers, Australian/New Zealand and Governesses.
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Imperial Nannies Bath & the Country have 3 sister agencies; Maternally Yours who place maternity nurses, Staff of Distinction who place domestic staff and a London and International office in London. Together they form the UK's largest domestic recruitment agency, supplying staff throughout the UK and abroad. For peace of mind, all nannies from Imperial are over 18 years old, have AT LEAST TWO YEARS experience and all consultants have previously cared for children at some stage in their career. They also require nannies to have a valid work permit/visa.
Knightsbridge Nannies
From: London
Areas: London, Countryside and Overseas.
Positions: Nannies, Part-time Nannies, Mother's Helps, Maternity Nurses, Temporary, Australian/New Zealand & Nanny/Housekeepers.
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Julie Bremner purchased this agency in 1995. Knightsbridge Nannies has recruited nannies, maternity nurses and governess' for clients overseas and in the UK since 1965. They provide a personal confidential childcare service for professionals and private households looking for high calibre nannies. All staff are interviewed and thoroughly investigated. They offer a bespoke service and ensure nannies have up-to-date CRB's, First Aid and encourage the girls to be OFSTED registered. Knightsbridge Nannies believe in establishing a close friendly, communicative relationship between themselves, their clients and nannies.
Kensington Nannies
From: London
Areas: All UK and International (not USA)
Positions: Nannies and experienced Mother's Help's, Australian/New Zealand, Summer childcare, temporary and long term positions.
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One of the grand old agencies, Kensington Nannies has been around for over 38 years and maintains an excellent reputation. Louise Taylor who has been with the agency for 16 years runs the days to day operations, her mentor Gilly MacWilliam has been involved with the Agency for more than 33 years. They claim that only 40% of the nannies they interview make the grade of a "Kensington Nanny", who then stay loyal to them for much of their career. This tried and trusted agency is now onto its next generation of loyal clients, many of whom were cared for by “A Kensington Nanny” when they were young. Kensington Nannies have a strong selection of British, Australian, New Zealand and Bilingual Nannies. Most are trained or have a minimum of a year's experience.
Peek-a-boo Nannies and Au Pairs
From: London
Areas: London, All the UK and Overseas.
Positions: Specializing in Scandanavian Nannies and Au Pairs, Nanny Shares, Mother's Helps, Maternity Nursrs/Doula's/Night Nannies, Babysitters, Temporary, Australian/New Zealand and Nanny/Housekeepers.
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Based in the City of London this friendly agency specialize in the placement of Scandinavian and British childcarers. They also welcome EU/EEC members, Antipodeans and other nationalities with valid UK work visas and match nannies, mother's help's or au pairs to the most suitable family. Peek-a-boo interview, screen and check all candidates and has an excellent back up service for support and advice. They carefully listen to their clients specific needs so both parties are 100% happy with the placement, ensuring a successful match.