Professional Nannies in London
We support HNW and UHNW families across Central London and beyond who are looking for a nanny they can trust completely. Our nanny agency London service is built on the same principles as all our household placements: a thorough understanding of your family, a carefully curated shortlist and long-term support after the placement.
Bespoke Bureau’s roots lie in Peek-a-Boo Childcare, a well-known nanny agency in the 2000s. As the business expanded to recruit for a wider range of roles in private households, it adopted the Bespoke Bureau name. Nanny recruitment remains an important part of our heritage and expertise.
Bespoke Bureau has more than 20 years of experience placing staff in private homes, and we maintain a rating of 4.9 on Google Reviews. More than 80% of our nanny placements are still in post after 13 months, and 90% remain beyond the replacement period.
Because many of our families also employ housekeepers, butlers or house managers, we understand how a nanny fits into a wider household team, and we select candidates who work well alongside other staff.
Quality of our London nannies
Every nanny registered with Bespoke Bureau must pass our multi-stage vetting process before joining our books. This includes a full background review, verification of childcare references, a personal interview, documentation checks and an assessment of experience with the age groups you need.
Every nanny we accept has a minimum of five years’ relevant professional childcare experience in private households, a current Paediatric First Aid certificate, excellent checkable references, a current enhanced DBS check and the legal right to work in the UK. A formal childcare qualification is not mandatory when a candidate has five years’ relevant experience, but many of our nannies hold one, and many families ask for it.
Our nannies are warm, patient and discreet. They understand the privacy expected in high-profile homes and the importance of consistency and routine for children.
The only agency we use!
Fast, efficient, and professional. We have used Bespoke Bureau for years and would not look anywhere else.
Private household client, London
They get it right!
They get it right the first time. Sara listens and understands. Highly recommended.
Private client
The best butlers!
We hire all our butlers from Bespoke Bureau and train our staff with the British Butler Academy. They are the best.
Five-star hotel, London
Clever!
No fuss, efficient service, and excellent candidates. Thank you!
UHNW private household
Typical Nanny Duties
A professional nanny takes full responsibility for your children’s day-to-day care, wellbeing and development while on duty. Typical duties include:
- Planning age-appropriate play, activities and outings
- Preparing healthy meals and snacks for the children
- School and nursery drop-offs and collections
- Homework support, reading and early learning
- Bath, bedtime and sleep routines
- Children’s laundry and keeping the nursery and playroom tidy
- Organising playdates, classes and extracurricular activities
- Travelling with the family when required
Duties are always agreed in advance, so both the family and the nanny know exactly what the role includes.
Types of Nanny We Place
Every family is different, so we help you decide which kind of nanny role suits your household best. We place live-in and live-out nannies, rota nannies and travelling nannies, and we can also help with governesses and maternity nurses when a role calls for that specialist expertise.
- Live-in nanny – lives in your home and offers flexible support around family life.
- Live-out nanny – works set daily hours and lives independently, the most common model in London.
- Rota nanny – works on a rotating schedule, for example one week on and one week off, ideal for busy or international households.
- Travelling nanny – accompanies the family on holidays, between residences or on board a yacht.
- Maternity nurse – specialist newborn care in the first weeks after birth.
- Governess – combines childcare with structured educational support.
Nannies for every age
We have nannies with experience of:
Newborns and babies
Toddlers
Pre-school children
School-age children
Twins and multiples
Nannies available in London for all positions:
We have nannies for families seeking a nanny in London who are:
Full time
Part time
Permanent
Temporary
Live-in
Live-out
Step by step
How Hiring a Nanny Works
Contact us
Start by contacting us to discuss your family and your children’s needs. We take the time to understand your routines, values and expectations, and help you define a clear and realistic brief.
Review Cvs
We present a carefully curated shortlist of vetted nannies who match your family. Interviews can be arranged in person or via video, followed by trial days where appropriate.
Job offer
Once you have chosen your nanny, we guide you through the next steps, including salary, employment terms and onboarding, ensuring everything is handled smoothly and professionally.
Follow up
After placement, we stay closely involved, with ongoing check-ins for both family and nanny to support a happy, long-term working relationship.
Why Choose a Nanny in London Through Bespoke Bureau
Choosing a nanny is one of the most personal decisions a family makes. Experience and qualifications matter, but so do trust, chemistry and discretion. At Bespoke Bureau, we simplify the process by presenting only carefully vetted, high-calibre candidates tailored to your family.
With over 20 years of experience placing staff in private homes, we understand how HNW and UHNW households work, and how a nanny fits in alongside housekeepers, butlers and house managers. We focus exclusively on this market, rather than mainstream nanny placements.
We take the time to understand your children, your parenting style and your lifestyle, so the nannies we introduce are not only qualified, but the right long-term fit.
Nannies who drive and travel
Many families need a nanny who can drive for school runs and activities, or who can travel with them between homes and on holiday. We can search for nannies who drive and are happy to travel with the family, depending on the role. Including these requirements early in your brief helps us find the right candidate quickly.