Nanny Agency in London
Find the Right Nanny for Your Family in London
Finding the right nanny is about much more than filling a childcare vacancy. The person you choose may become part of your children’s everyday routine, your home and your family life.
House of Yaya is a London-based placement agency specialising in experienced Filipino nannies, nanny-housekeepers and caregivers. We work with families across London and throughout the UK, using a personalised matching process rather than simply sending a large volume of CVs.
Whether you need a full-time nanny for a baby, a nanny-housekeeper around school hours, a live-in nanny for greater flexibility, a temporary nanny for short-term cover or a travel-experienced nanny, we can help you define the role and search for candidates whose experience fits your household.
A Bespoke London Nanny Search
Every London family has a different routine. One family may need a nanny at the door early enough for a 7:30am start and several school runs. Another may need sole-charge baby care throughout the day. Another may want a nanny-housekeeper who can support the home while the children are at school.
Our process begins with the practical details: children’s ages, working hours, school and nursery locations, live-in or live-out arrangements, household responsibilities, travel, driving and any particular experience you require.
We then focus the search on candidates who match the role rather than asking you to work through an indiscriminate database.
Filipino Nannies in London
House of Yaya specialises in placing experienced Filipino nannies and household professionals.
Candidates may bring experience from private households in London, elsewhere in the UK or internationally. Depending on the individual, this can include babies and toddlers, school-age children, sole-charge childcare, school runs, children’s meals, playdates and activities, nursery duties, household support, babysitting and international travel.
For UK placements, candidates must have the appropriate right to work in the UK. As part of the matching and placement process, House of Yaya also supports families with candidate screening, references and employment considerations.
If you are specifically looking for a Filipino nanny in London, tell us what matters most in the role – not only the hours, but the children’s ages, the household setup and the working style that will suit your family.
Nanny-Housekeepers in London
A nanny-housekeeper can be a practical option when a family needs both childcare and help keeping the household running smoothly.
The balance usually depends on the children’s ages. With a baby or toddler at home, childcare will naturally dominate the day. Once children are at nursery or school, there may be time for agreed household responsibilities before afternoon collection.
Typical duties can include children’s laundry and wardrobes, changing bedding, keeping bedrooms and play areas organised, family laundry and ironing where agreed, light housekeeping, preparing children’s meals, errands, school collections, homework supervision and support with the evening routine.
The job description should make the division between nanny duties and housekeeping clear from the beginning.
Live-In and Live-Out Nannies in London
House of Yaya can recruit for both live-in and live-out nanny positions.
A live-out nanny may suit families who need reliable daily childcare but prefer to keep the employment arrangement separate from the family home. Commute time is particularly important where a role has an early start or a precise school-run departure.
A live-in nanny can provide greater flexibility for households with long working days, several children, regular evening commitments or travel. Suitable private accommodation should be provided and normal working hours, days off and babysitting expectations should be agreed clearly.
Live-in should not mean permanently on duty. Clear boundaries help create a sustainable working relationship.
Temporary Nannies in London
Not every childcare requirement is permanent. Families may need temporary support when a regular nanny is away, between permanent placements, during school holidays, following a move, while visiting London or because of an unexpected change in routine.
House of Yaya provides temporary nanny placements subject to candidate availability. The same principle still applies: the nanny should be appropriate for the children’s ages, the required hours and the practical responsibilities of the role.
If dates are known in advance, contacting us early gives more scope to identify suitable availability.
Travel Nannies for London Families
Some London families travel frequently for work, school holidays or between residences.
A travel-experienced nanny may support children during flights and transfers, prepare children’s belongings, maintain familiar sleep and meal routines while away, organise age-appropriate activities and provide childcare around the family’s schedule.
If regular international travel is part of a permanent London nanny role, tell us at the start of the search so we can prioritise candidates who are genuinely comfortable with that lifestyle.
Nannies for Babies and Toddlers
For babies and toddlers, relevant age-specific experience is particularly important.
A nanny may support feeding, weaning, naps, developmental play, classes, walks, nursery duties, children’s laundry and the consistency of the child’s daily routine.
London offers an enormous range of activities, but a good routine for a young child does not need to be over-scheduled. The right nanny should be able to balance home time, sleep, meals, developmental play and appropriate local outings.
Nannies for School-Age Children
For school-age children, the role often becomes more logistical.
A nanny may manage morning routines, school runs, separate collection times, sports, tutors, music lessons, playdates, homework, dinner and the early evening routine. In some households the nanny also coordinates with teachers, tutors, drivers or other members of staff.
When children attend different schools, tell us the locations and normal transport arrangements. A role that looks simple on paper can involve significant travel across London.
Driving Nannies in London
Whether a nanny needs to drive depends heavily on where the family lives and where the children go to school.
In some central London households, walking and public transport are the most practical options. In areas such as Richmond, Wimbledon, Putney, Chiswick and other parts of south-west and west London, driving can be more important where schools and activities are spread across a wider area.
If driving is essential, specify whether a family car is provided, whether the nanny needs their own vehicle and what regular journeys are expected.
Nannies for International and Multilingual Families
London is home to families with an enormous range of nationalities, languages and household structures.
Some families spend the entire year in London; others divide their time between countries or travel frequently. A nanny may need to work around visiting relatives, multiple residences, international school calendars or a wider private household team.
If language ability, international experience or familiarity with a particular type of household is important, include that in the brief from the beginning.
How House of Yaya’s Matching Process Works
- Consultation. We learn about your family, children, schedule, household and the qualities you want in a nanny or nanny-housekeeper.
- Targeted search. We focus on candidates whose experience and availability fit the position.
- Interviews. Suitable candidates are introduced so you can assess experience, communication style and personal fit.
- Verification and placement. The placement process includes the relevant candidate checks and employment steps before the role begins.
- Ongoing support. House of Yaya continues to support the placement after the nanny starts.
What to Decide Before Hiring a Nanny in London
Before beginning your search, it helps to think about your children’s ages, school or nursery locations, required days and hours, live-in or live-out arrangements, sole-charge or shared-care responsibilities, household duties, driving, evening babysitting, travel, preferred start date and proposed salary range.
You do not need to have every detail finalised before contacting us. Part of the initial conversation can be deciding whether your family needs a nanny, nanny-housekeeper or another arrangement.
Nanny Agency Covering London
House of Yaya works with families across London. Use the area guides below to learn more about nanny recruitment and family life in individual neighbourhoods.
Central & Prime West London
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Belgravia •
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Notting Hill •
Holland Park •
Earl’s Court
South-West London
West London
North & North-West London
Why Families Choose House of Yaya
House of Yaya focuses on personalised matching, with particular expertise in Filipino nannies and household professionals. The agency’s published process emphasises understanding the family’s requirements first, conducting a targeted search and providing ongoing support after placement.
The aim is not to present the largest possible number of candidates. It is to identify people whose experience, availability and working style have a realistic chance of fitting the household.
Looking for a Nanny in London?
Tell us about your family, your children and the support you need. Whether you are looking for a Filipino nanny, nanny-housekeeper, live-in nanny, live-out nanny, temporary nanny or travel nanny in London, House of Yaya can help you begin a targeted search.
Start your nanny search with House of Yaya.
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Start by defining the practical requirements of the role: children's ages, days and hours, school or nursery locations, live-in or live-out arrangements, household duties, driving and travel. House of Yaya can then conduct a targeted search for candidates whose experience and availability fit the position.
Yes. House of Yaya specialises in Filipino nannies and household professionals and works with families across London and the UK.
Yes. Nanny-housekeeper roles can combine childcare with agreed household responsibilities. The balance should be clearly defined according to the children's ages and daily schedule.
Yes. House of Yaya recruits for both live-in and live-out arrangements. Live-in roles should include suitable private accommodation and clearly agreed working hours and days off.
Yes, temporary nanny placements are available subject to candidate availability and the dates, hours and responsibilities required.
Yes. Where travel forms part of the role, House of Yaya can prioritise candidates with relevant travel experience and availability.
Yes. If driving is essential for school runs or activities, include it in the brief and explain whether a family car is available or the nanny needs their own vehicle.
House of Yaya works across London, including central and prime west London, west London, south-west London and north and north-west London. Individual location pages provide more detail for many of the areas served.
The process starts with a consultation about your family and requirements, followed by a targeted candidate search, interviews, relevant verification and placement steps, and ongoing support.
Begin as early as reasonably possible, especially if you have a fixed start date, unusual hours, driving requirements, frequent travel or a highly specific brief. Candidate availability varies according to the role.