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Thinking about welcoming a live-out nanny into your home?
What is the role of a live-out nanny in London?
If you’ve decided that hiring a nanny is the right childcare solution for your family, opting for a live-out nanny can offer an ideal balance of professional support and home life continuity. Whether you’re based in the UK or abroad, a live-out nanny provides high-quality, personalised care while maintaining clear boundaries between work and personal space.
With a dedicated nanny, you gain the reassurance of consistent, one-on-one care from someone who becomes a trusted part of your child’s daily life. Unlike nurseries or rotating childcare providers, a nanny offers stability, familiarity, and a personalised approach that aligns with your parenting style and household routines.
Flexible, Practical Support Tailored to You
Live-out nannies are an excellent option for families who prefer to maintain privacy in their home outside of working hours or who may not have space to accommodate a live-in arrangement. They typically work set hours during the day, making them a great choice for families with a more structured schedule – though flexibility can often be arranged where needed.
From early mornings to school pickups and after-school activities, a live-out nanny can provide vital support during the busiest times of your day. This includes help with meal prep for the children, tidying up after playtime, supporting daily routines, and planning engaging, age-appropriate activities that foster development and creativity.
Nanny Responsibilities: What to Expect
While every family’s needs are unique, live-out nannies generally take on a wide range of childcare duties, including:
Preparing meals and snacks for the children
Managing the school run and attending extracurricular activities
Helping with homework and educational activities
Organising playdates and outings
Assisting with dressing, bathing, and daily routines
Keeping play areas tidy and encouraging organisation
It’s important to note that nanny duties are primarily focused on childcare. Tasks such as deep cleaning, ironing, or cooking for the entire family typically fall outside their responsibilities unless specifically agreed upon in advance.
Building Strong Bonds and Supporting Development
One of the greatest benefits of hiring a live-out nanny is the continuity of care that supports your child’s emotional and social development. Over time, your child builds a strong bond with their nanny, which fosters a sense of security, trust, and confidence. Whether it’s sharing stories, exploring the outdoors, or tackling a school project together, these shared experiences help shape your child’s growth in meaningful ways.
Adaptable to Evolving Family Needs
As your family grows and changes, your childcare needs may evolve too. A good nanny relationship is built on open communication, flexibility, and mutual respect. It’s always helpful to discuss any changes to routines, expectations, or schedules as early as possible to ensure a positive, long-term working relationship.
Expertly Vetted Live-Out Nannies from Fox and Cubs Nanny Agency
At Fox and Cubs Nanny Agency, we specialise in connecting families both in the UK and internationally with professional, experienced live-out nannies. Whether you’re looking for full-time support or a part-time solution, we offer a tailored, hands-on matching service that aligns with your family’s specific values, routine, and lifestyle.
We take great care in getting to know our families and our nannies, ensuring each placement is a great fit for both sides. All our candidates are thoroughly vetted, with full background checks and verified references, giving you confidence and peace of mind. We also provide ongoing support and regular check-ins after placement to ensure everything continues to run smoothly.
Whether you’re based in London, elsewhere in the UK, or internationally, we’d love to support you in finding the right live-out nanny for your family.
Reach out to Fox and Cubs Nanny Agency for an informal conversation about your childcare needs — and let us support you in finding the ideal nanny for your family.
Some of our recent live-out nanny placements across London (English-speaking & multilingual):
Kensington (W8): English-speaking nanny for school-aged children, professional household
Hampstead (NW3): French-speaking nanny, long-term role with travel opportunities
Holland Park (W14): Spanish-speaking nanny, toddler care, gentle parenting approach
Knightsbridge (SW1X): Portuguese-speaking nanny for infant, private accommodation available
Chelsea (SW3): English-speaking nanny in bilingual home, toddler-focused care
Mayfair (W1K): Arabic-speaking nanny for twins, travel flexibility required
St John’s Wood (NW8): French-speaking nanny, sole charge for baby and toddler
Belgravia (SW1W): English-speaking nanny, structured routine for older children
Richmond (TW10): Spanish-speaking nanny, outdoor-loving family environment
Notting Hill (W11): French-speaking nanny, school-age support with light household duties
Primrose Hill (NW1): Portuguese-speaking nanny, toddler care with Montessori experience preferred
South Kensington (SW7): Arabic-speaking nanny, baby care in bilingual family
Wimbledon Village (SW19): English-speaking nanny, infant role with strong routine focus
Why Us
Our Nanny & Private Staff Agency Strength
Same Day Candidates Profiles
Vetted, Qualified Nannies
Personalized Nanny Matching
Bilingual and Cultural Expertise
Ongoing Support and Check-ins
Tailored to Family's Needs
Flexibility (Live-in, Temporary, Part-time)
Exclusive Family Events
Our Mission
Your Family is Everything
Because every family is different, our Nanny & Private Staff Agency offers a personalised selection of candidates tailored to your family’s unique needs.
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Tailored
Personalised match: we select someone who aligns with your family values
Customised solution: we provide services & options that address your specific needs

Trustworthy
We personally know everyone that we recommend, ensuring you can trust us to connect your family with reliable and vetted professionals

Responsive
We pride ourselves in finding solutions quickly so you don’t have to worry

Caring
We genuinely love the families and staff we work with.
This connection fuels our dedication to providing care, trust, and support at every step

Multilingual
We believe in the amazing benefits in being exposed to different languages. We can help with your searches for all languages.
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FAQS
What can you expect from the nannies from your Nanny agency?
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
How does your Nanny Agency accommodates families with special needs children?
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.
Can your Nanny agency provide nannies who specialize in specific educational philosophies, such as Montessori?
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.
How does your Nanny agency addresses the specific needs of families with newborns and infants?
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.
How does your Nanny Agency vet your nannies?
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.
What qualifications do the nannies from your Nanny agency have?
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.