Temporary Nannies in London and Internationally
Carefully matched, fully vetted live-out nannies for long term temporary positions
Why Families Choose Fox & Cubs
Trusted Nanny Agency in London
For over 15 years, Fox & Cubs has helped families arrange experienced temporary nannies in London and internationally. When families require reliable childcare during transitions such as travel, school holidays, or short-term cover, a temporary nanny provides consistent support and stability for children. We specialise in carefully matched temporary nanny placements, introducing experienced childcare professionals who adapt quickly to each family’s routines.
What to Expect: Temporary / Travel Nanny Duties and hours
Schedule
Our temporary placements are focused on longer-term, structured cover to ensure continuity and professional standards. We do not provide ad-hoc babysitting services.
Light household duties
Managing child-related duties such as children’s laundry, tidying play areas, and keeping bedrooms and play spaces organised.
Learning & Development
Supporting learning and development through educational play, homework supervision, and engaging daily activities
Ad hoc Help
Temporary help that can help you through change and bring some help when you need it.
Flexible working hours
A live-in nanny offers greater flexibility, with support available during early mornings, evenings, or when family schedules change.
Travel or Overnight Care
Some temporary nannies offer overnight support or travel with families when required.
Looking to hire a temporary nanny? We are here to guide you every step of the way.
Our placement fees
Temporary staff from 1 to 8 weeks: £50 per day
Temporary staff over 8 weeks: 20% of the annual candidate salary
15+ years supporting private families
Fully vetted childcare & private staff
Senior consultants managing every search
Profiles often shared within 24 hours
London, UK & international placements
Outstanding client reviews
FAQ
Our English and bilingual nannies are here to help you with all children related activities throughout the day and to make your life simple! Typical nanny duties include:
- Creating a safe and stimulating environment for the children
- Taking care of the children’s bath
- Planning meals, preparing food, and/or feeding the children
- Arranging playdates / Going to baby groups activities
- Indoor and outdoor play
- Educational activities and crafts
- Walking or driving the children to school
- Reading to the children
- Help with homework
- Organising bedrooms/toys
- Administering medicine with parents’ consent, if necessary
- Maintaining logs for the parents
- Light housekeeping, including children’s laundry
We have experienced nannies who are trained to work with children with special needs. We discuss their experience during the interview we have with them, and we also ask if they would be willing to work again with children with special needs.
During our initial phone call, we would discuss your child’s specific requirements to understand the specificities, to find a nanny who has the appropriate skills and experience to provide the best care and support.
Yes, we have nannies who are trained in, and adhere to specific educational philosophies like Montessori, Waldorf, and others. We can match you with a nanny whose approach aligns with your educational preferences for your children.
We have specialised maternity nurses and nannies with extensive experience in newborn and infant care. They provide expert support in areas such as feeding, sleep training, and early development, ensuring your baby receives the best possible care.
Our nannies go through a rigorous selection process. We conduct in-depth interviews, thorough background checks, verify references, and ensure each candidate has valid First Aid and DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) certification. Additionally, we assess their childcare experience and qualifications, ensuring they align with our high standards.
All our nannies have relevant childcare experience, and many hold formal childcare qualifications. Some have additional certifications in child development or education. A lot of nannies fluent in both English and an additional language (French, Spanish, Italian, Arabic, Russian…) ensuring complete language immersion if this is something you are looking for.
