London South Nanny Agencies
If you'd like to save time in searching for the best London nanny agencies, see the list below (from July 1st 2007). The Good Nanny Agency Guide selects their recommended nanny agencies on the basis of strict child security, ethical, health, safety and nanny welfare standards - all adding up to a very sensible Code of Practise.
Recommended South London Nanny Agencies
The London Nanny Agency
We are the only nanny agency we know of which pays for all our nannies to go on specialist Paediatric First Aid Courses (if the nanny is not already First-Aid-Qualified). We also pay for our nannies CRB checks. Based in West London, we pride ourselves in offering a fast and efficient nanny service and are proud to be Recommended by The Good Nanny Agency Guide. Initial registration is free for both parents and nannies - this takes just 3 minutes and can be done online 24/7 - after this we send you a list of experienced and pre-checked nannies to interview. With around 500 professional nannies registering with us per month we certainly have the right one for you!
42 Westbourne Grove,
London W2 5ST
Tel: 0845 257 6042
www.london-nanny-agency.co.uk
Knightsbridge Nannies
We are experienced recruitment agents with over 12 years under our belts. We are all mothers, and have employed nannies ourselves! We are empathetic and listen carefully to what both clients and nannies need. We do our best to make a good a match and not to inundate the client with unsuitable nannies and waste their time. 90% of our business is through personal recommendations, so we must be doing something right!
100 New Kings Road
London, SW6 4LX
Tel: 020 7610 9232
Fax: 020 7610 6409
admin@knightsbridgenannies.com
www.knightsbridgenannies.com
Nannies Unlimited
Nannies Unlimited pride themselves on having 'the personal touch!' Based in Putney, South West London, the agency has fast become well-respected for taking the time to listen to what both parents and nannies really want. Home visits are offered to help parents understand the differing childcare options. For out of office hours, there is always a mobile number on the answer phone so that in an emergency, it is always possible to speak to someone. Nannies Unlimited does not send out quantities of Nannies for interviews, but we do send out QUALITY nannies.
11 Chelverston Road
Putney, London, SW15 1RN
Tel: 020 8788 9640
Fax: 020 8785 1085
enquiries@nanniesunlimited.co.uk
www.nanniesunlimited.co.uk
Greycoat Placements
Greycoat Placements has been established for over 10 years and provides a bespoke, professional service at the high end of the childcare market. We continue to successfully place nannies into private households throughout the UK and internationally, permanently and for short-term assignments.
Our Childcare Division places nannies, maternity nurses and also nanny/housekeepers who are all subject to our rigorous vetting and registration procedures. Our trained consultants listen carefully to determine the needs of the family and the appropriate level of childcare required. We are able to offer advice and support with regards to the options available, plus information on salaries and up-to-date issues. We work together with our clients in order to present the most suitable candidates. Our clients include first-time parents requiring maternity assistance with a new baby, working parents who need a professional, high level of full-time childcare, mothers at home who need an extra pair of hands as well as those seeking a nanny share arrangement.
Our candidates are personally interviewed and we take the reference checking procedure seriously to ensure that only high calibre candidates are submitted. CRB checks of candidates are also undertaken on the offer of a position. The majority of our clients and candidates now register with us through recommendation in order to seek a professional, high level of service.
Together with our Childcare Division, Greycoat Placements also provides staff for private households, private estates, bespoke corporate environments, plus pastoral care for independent schools. We also offer training and consultancy services for private households.
Grosvenor Gardens House
35-37 Grosvenor Gardens
London, SW1W 0BS
Tel: 020 7233 9950
Fax: 020 7592 0096
info@greycoatplacements.co.uk
www.greycoatplacements.co.uk
Hullabaloo Kids
Hullabaloo is a friendly professional agency run by experienced recruitment staff who have also worked in the childcare industry. All staff are interviewed and have a CRB check and personally references followed up as well. A first aid certificate is recommended if any candidate doesn't currently hold one. We specialize in placing fulltime and part time nannies on a daily or live-in basis. We try to match candidates on their suitability to each any position and can help with advice on nannytax for employers.
Putney
London, SW15 1AW
Tel: 020 8785 0415
info@hullabaloo-kids.co.uk
www.hullabaloo-kids.co.uk
Fulham Nannies
Hello, my name is Moira and I am the founder of Fulham Nannies, a personal and professional nanny placement service. I believe that having a positive influence in the life of a child is one of the most important and rewarding experiences any person can have. As a former nanny myself I fully understand the unique requirements of working parents and how important it is to employ a person who gets along with you and your children and has the correct experience and qualifications. I personally interview and screen each applicant myself and only offer families experienced nannies that understand how children grow and learn. We realise that your children are your number one priority and our aim is to be there to help before, during and after the placement of a nanny in your home.
69a Stephendale Road
Fulham, London
SW6 2LT
Tel: 0207 736 8289
www.fulhamnannies.co.uk
info@fulhamnannies.co.uk
Applejack Nannies, Ltd.
Applejack Nannies is a family run business, established over 16 years ago. Based in East Sheen, outside of Richmond, we specialise in daily nannies, full-time, part-time, temporary and permanent.
We are a friendly and approachable agency, which continues to offer help and advice to nannies and clients even after a placement has been made. We discuss the job requirements and expectations of a nanny with our clients to ensure a good match can be found. All of the nannies we place are required to have an Enhanced CRB Disclosure. We also do full reference checks and interview personally at our offices. We offer suggestions on where to turn for tax and National Insurance advice and help draw up contracts of employment. Applejacks Nannies is also the publisher of The Nanny Diary, which was first printed in 1995 and can be used as a communication log between nannies and parents.
Suite 415, Fourth Floor
Parkway House , Sheen Lane
London, SW14 8LS
Tel: 020 8878 5778
Fax: 020 8878 2880
info@applejacknanniesltd.co.uk
www.applejacknanniesltd.co.uk
Burlington Nannies
The agency was opened by Natasha Earl who has many years of recruitment experience both in the UK and overseas.
Burlington Nannies is a team of professionals who seek out high calibre nannies, governesses and maternity nurses for families in the UK and abroad.
We believe that our success is down to the personal service we offer our clients and candidates. We follow in-depth interview procedures with all our candidates before presenting them to our clients.
We ensure that we thoroughly check their references, educational background as well as insisting that they hold an Enhanced Disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau.
Grosvenor Gardens House
35-37 Grosvenor Gardens
London, SW1W 0BS
Tel: 020 7821 9911
enquiries@burlingtonnannies.com
www.burlingtonnannies.com
Knightsbridge Household Staff & Nannies
Knightsbridge Household Staff (KHS) is a modern domestic agency based in Sloane Square. We have a reputation for providing exceptional nannies for high profile and professional families in London, the rest of the UK and abroad.
KHA is a part of Knightsbridge Recruitment, which was established over 25 years ago. It is unusual for a domestic agency to have such a powerful backing and it means that KHS is a truly professional set up.
Unlike some other agencies, we only suggest nannies for interviews that we have personally met and interviewed very thoroughly - often for over an hour. We turn away over 60% of applicants because they do not have the high standard of skills and experience we require. Whenever possible we like to meet our clients in their homes so we can have an accurate understanding of what is required.
We provide a very personal service, which is thorough, reliable and quick. Our consultants are intelligent, experienced and very approachable. Over 70% of our clients come through personal recommendation.
132-135 Sloane Street
London, SW1X 9AX
Tel: 020 7468 0400
Fax: 020 7468 0009
c.hague@knightsbridgerecruitment.com
www.knightsbridgerecruitment.com
Nannies of St. James
We provide a personal service to all our clients and nannies. We work one-on-one with our clients and provide an individual, tailor made service for all our clients' needs. All our nannies are fully screened and reference checked with up-to-date Enhanced CRB Disclosures or police checked from their home country and have a minimum of two years experience. Many of our nannies have worked with us from early on in their career and clients from their first maternity nurse to nanny and also other household staff. As parents ourselves, we set up the agency to provide the sort of service that we would expect: efficient, resourceful and friendly.
London House
100 New Kings Road
London, SW6 4LX
Tel: 087 0300 0824
Fax: 087 0300 0825
nanniesstjames@aol.com
www.stjamesandtempnannies.com
Nannies Unlimited
Nannies Unlimited pride themselves on having 'the personal touch!' Based in Putney, South West London, the agency has fast become well-respected for taking the time to listen to what both parents and nannies really want. Home visits are offered to help parents understand the differing childcare options. For out of office hours, there is always a mobile number on the answer phone so that in an emergency, it is always possible to speak to someone. Nannies Unlimited does not send out quantities of Nannies for interviews, but we do send out QUALITY nannies.
11 Chelverston Road
Putney, London, SW15 1RN
Tel: 020 8788 9640
Fax: 020 8785 1085
enquiries@nanniesunlimited.co.uk
www.nanniesunlimited.co.uk
Regency Nannies & Maternity Nurses
Regency Nannies & Maternity Nurses has over 24 years experience placing professional nannies and maternity nurses with discerning parents in London, Hertfordshire and overseas. Our clients have included celebrities, royalty and many hard working mamas and papas! We have been called the "5th Emergency Service" by our clients due to our passion for finding them emergency maternity nurses. We have many loyal maternity nurses who work constantly for the agency, so we feel very confident introducing our candidates to clients. We always welcome new clients, nannies and maternity nurses and look forward to being of service to you. Regency Nannies & Maternity Nurses has offices in Knightsbridge and Paris.
50 Hans Crescent
London, SW1X 0NA
Tel: 020 7225 1055
Email: 020 8420 4402
regencynannies@aol.com
www.regencynannies.com
Tigerlily Childcare
We are a professional childcare recruitment agency with six branches across the South East. We supply nannies, maternity nurses and housekeepers on both a temporary and permanent basis.
All our sole charge nannies are qualified and over 23 years of age and all hold a current CRB and First Aid certificate.
83 Victoria Street
London
SW1H 0HW
Tel: 0203 008 8140
london@tigerlilychildcare.co.uk
ww.tigerlilychildcare.co.uk
Agence Les Papillotes
Les Papillotes is the first French Nanny Agency in London. We specialise in the recruitment of the fluent French nannies, maternity nurses, mother's helps and au pairs in Great Britain, babysitters in London and fluent English nannies and au pairs in France and other countries.
All our Nannies are qualified or experienced. They are all subjected to careful screening and in-depth interviews before they are selected and all references thoroughly checked. They are all required to meet the high standards set out by Les Papillotes Agency's Code of Practice.
However, Les Papillotes is not only a recruitment agency. The two founders of the company, one an experienced nanny and the other, a qualified teacher, have drawn upon their knowledge to conceptualise the Papillotes Method. There's nothing more fun than an attractive scrapbook, songs and playgroups for drawing, singing and speaking in French. All of our Nannies take care of the educational dimension, and are able to help the children to become bilingual.
10-12 Exhibition Road
London, SW7 2HF
Tel: 020 7589 8755
lespapilotes@voila.com
www.lespapillotes.com
After School Nannies
This unique agency was set up in 2002 by ex-PR Consultant, Caroline Cooke. She and her husband were looking for an after school nanny for their daughter. After finding the choice very limited, they decided to start After School Nannies. After the birth of her second child, Caroline wanted to spend more time with the children, and in July 2006 the agency was taken over by Elizabeth Rackow, mother of three and a former television executive.
After School Nannies specialises in providing part-time nannies to work after-school from one to five afternoons a week and also full days during the holidays. The service is primarily designed for working mothers, but also parents who may need an extra pair of hands at tea and bath time. Nannies are usually in education in one way or another - undergraduates, teachers in training or qualified teachers and some ex-au pairs. The agency requires a high-level of spoken English as many families need help with homework, and wherever possible drivers too who can manage school runs. All nannies must have previous relevant childcare experience, are interviewed in-person and have references checked.
185 Earlsfield Road
London, SW18 3DD
Tel: 020 8871 2211
Fax: 020 8871 2211
elizabeth@afterschoolnannies.com
www.afterschoolnannies.com
Abbeville Nannies, Ltd.
Abbeville Nannies was established in 2001. Based in South London just off Clapham Common, they specialise in daily nannies (not au pairs) both on a part-time or full-time, temporary or permanent basis. In addition, they run a maternity nurse desk and an emergency nanny service. Abbeville Nannies largely covers South, Central and West London.
They offer proactive and creative solutions to the increasing demand for part-time childcare and also for nanny share arrangements. All nannies are carefully screened and short-listed, and fully briefed about families prior to interview. Police checks (enhanced disclosures) can be arranged through the agency.
Kate Baker has a background in international recruitment in banking and is a qualified member of the Institute of Personnel Development (IPD). She set up Abbeville Nannies when she had two young children. Katherine Ferguson combines her business career with first hand experience of finding and hiring nannies as a mother. They are dedicated to providing an excellent service and ensuring that only the most suitable candidates are selected for each family to interview. They have a strong client focus, which is reflected by the high percentage of families returning to the agency over the years.
18a Franconia Road
London, SW4 9ND
Tel: 020 7627 3352
Fax: 020 7627 1123
info@abbevillenannies.co.uk
www.abbevillenannies.co.uk
Wimbledon Nannies
Wimbledon Nannies places nannies and mother's helps on a temporary or permanent basis for either full or part-time work. We also run an evening babysitter register.
Wimbledon Nannies provides a consistently professional childcare recruitment service to both families and nannies alike. So whether you are a parent looking for the right kind of childcare or a carer wondering what would be the right job for you, contact us now.
Our service alleviates the stress and anxiety of recruiting. We vet and select suitable candidates, leaving you to concentrate on the ones you really wish to interview.
We are bound by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation's strict 'Code of Conduct', which ensures that all procedures in the selection and checking of candidates are of the highest possible standard. All applicants are personally interviewed, their identity established and their own job requirements discussed in detail to make sure we put the right applicants forward for each given position, thereby ensuring a more suitable match between applicants and potential employers.
Wimbledon Nannies always seeks to find the most suitable jobs for nannies; we never put any pressure on nannies to take a job they are unsure about. For nannies new to the area, we can offer a nanny contact list and details of local activities and amenities. For some nannies, it may be the first time away from home and finding friends can be extremely important in helping them settle into a new job.
We are situated on Copse Hill, which is close to the A3 and therefore, easy to reach. We are also close to local bus links. There are no parking restrictions in the area at present time.
184 Copse Hill
Wimbledon, SW20 0SP
Tel: 020 8947 4666
Fax: 020 8947 0405
info@wimbledonnannies.co.uk
www.wimbledonnannies.co.uk
Occasional & Permanent Nannies
Occasional & Permanent Nannies was established over 50 years ago. Angela Hovey, a trained Norland Nanny, has owned and personally run this agency for the past 23 years. Angela has been careful to select the professional and dedicated office staff and very importantly, those with firsthand childcare experience.
Candidates must have a minimum of two 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 verified. This may be time consuming, but it is the only way we can be sure that our clients are offered the best staff available to watch their individual needs.
We place nannies, mother's helps, maternity nurses, governesses, housekeepers and all other household staff in positions both in the UK and abroad.
2 Cromwell Place
London, SW7 2JE
Tel: 020 7225 1555
Fax: 020 7589 4966
all@nannyworld.co.uk
www.nannyworld.co.uk
The London Nanny Agency
We are the only nanny agency we know of which pays for all our nannies to go on specialist Paediatric First Aid Courses (if the nanny is not already First-Aid-Qualified). We also pay for our nannies CRB checks. Based in West London, we pride ourselves in offering a fast and efficient nanny service and are proud to be Recommended by The Good Nanny Agency Guide.
42 Westbourne Grove,
London W2 5ST
Tel: 0845 257 6042
www.london-nanny-agency.co.uk
To apply for free 'Agency Recommendation' in this guide book you will need to show on the application form that you adhere to its child welfare, nanny welfare and professional standards 'Code of Practice'.
The application form can be downloaded here and should be posted direct to: The Good Nanny Agency Guide, Editorial & Research, 105A Westbourne Grove, London W2 4UW, UK.
