Nanny & Private Staff Agency in Paddington/Maida Vale

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Reliable childcare experts in Paddington/Maida Vale

Trusted house staff agency serving Paddington/Maida Vale since 2012.

Paddington and Maida Vale are home to many families we’ve been proud to support — areas where city life meets a strong sense of home and community. At Fox and Cubs, we work with families from these neighbourhoods to find reliable, experienced home staff who bring ease, structure, and warmth to everyday routines. Whether you’re looking for a nanny, maternity nurse, housekeeper, cook, or PA, we take time to understand your household and what kind of support truly works for you. No two families are the same, and we’re here to make sure the help you bring in feels like a natural fit.

 

Whether you’re a new parent navigating early days with your baby or a busy professional family in need of reliable support, we’re here to make sure your home runs smoothly and joyfully. Our Paddington and Maida Vale based families come to us for a wide range of support — and we meet that need with a handpicked selection of:

 

  • Live-in and live-out nannies

  • Nanny-housekeepers who balance nurturing care with household efficiency

  • Maternity nurses specialising in newborn care, sleep routines, and feeding support

  • Private family cooks to bring warmth and nutrition to your table

  • Discreet and trusted personal assistants to help manage the day-to-day details of a full household

 

At Fox and Cubs, our approach is deeply personal. We take time to understand the rhythm of your home, your parenting style, and what truly matters to you — whether it’s a bilingual nanny who can reinforce a second language, a housekeeper who brings quiet professionalism, or a maternity nurse who feels like part of the family from day one.

 

Every candidate we introduce in Paddington and Maida Vale has been thoroughly interviewed, reference-checked, and vetted. Most bring years of private household experience and come with relevant qualifications including Paediatric First Aid and Enhanced DBS checks. When we send you profiles, you’ll receive:

 

  • Full CVs outlining experience, specialties, and personality fit
  • Consultants carefully review and shortlist profiles, selecting only those they believe are the best match for your family’s unique needs

  • Verified references with direct contact details

  • Confirmation of DBS and right to work

  • Salary expectations, availability, and notice period

 

We know that no two families are the same. That’s why we’re focused on more than just ticking boxes. Our mission is to introduce professionals who will genuinely enhance your home life — who bring structure, warmth, and reliability so you can focus on what matters most.

 

Whether you’ve just moved to Paddington and Maida Vale or have long called it home, Fox and Cubs is here to provide the kind of support that blends seamlessly into your family’s lifestyle — with the utmost discretion, care, and attention to detail.

 

Trusted Across Paddington and Maida Vale: A Look at Our Past Placements

Paddington (W2)

  • FULL-TIME LIVE-OUT FRENCH-SPEAKING NANNY – Sussex Gardens, Paddington, London W2

  • LIVE-IN PORTUGUESE-SPEAKING NANNY (infant experience required) – Lancaster Gate, London W2

  • FULL-TIME LIVE-OUT ENGLISH-SPEAKING NANNY – Westbourne Terrace, Paddington, London W2

  • PART-TIME SPANISH-SPEAKING NANNY – Praed Street, Paddington, London W2

  • MATERNITY NURSE (Arabic or French speaking) – Cleveland Square, Paddington, London W2


Maida Vale (W9)

  • FULL-TIME LIVE-IN ITALIAN-SPEAKING NANNY – Elgin Avenue, Maida Vale, London W9

  • NANNY-COOK (French or Portuguese speaking) – Randolph Avenue, Maida Vale, London W9

  • FULL-TIME LIVE-OUT ENGLISH-SPEAKING NANNY – Castellain Road, Maida Vale, London W9

  • PART-TIME LIVE-OUT ARABIC-SPEAKING NANNY – Sutherland Avenue, London W9

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FAQS

As an employer, you are responsible for managing your nanny’s payroll, which means they become an employee and you are liable to pay employer taxes, including National Insurance contributions. We recommend using a payroll service that specialises in nanny employment to handle these responsibilities efficiently. Our agency can connect you with trusted payroll providers, and guide you through the process.

The placement process can take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks, depending on your specific requirements and the availability of suitable nannies. We are usually able to send you profiles the same day or the day after you register with us. We will keep looking and sending you profiles, until we find a suitable candidate for your family.

We serve families in London and surrounding areas. We can also help with placements abroad, and have successfully placed candidates in France, Italy, Germany, Monaco…

Childcare Services

  • Full time placements (above 30 hours): 14%
  • Part time / Weekend placements (min 15 hours per week/ up to 30 hours): 17%
  • Rota / Governess placements: 15%
  • Overseas / Travel placements: 20%
  • Maternity Nurses: £30 a day / £200 a week
  • Temporary staff  from 1 – 12 weeks – £40 a day / £250 a week
  • Temporary staff over 12 weeks:  20% of the annual candidate salary

We are pleased to offer free client registration, allowing us to begin the search immediately after our initial phone call, once you signed our terms and conditions.

We offer free replacement during the first four month of the employment. If during this period, the family feels the arrangement isn’t working, we offer support in finding a suitable replacement. Our goal is to ensure complete satisfaction for both families and candidates.