Temporary Nannies
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Thinking about welcoming a Temporary Nanny into your home?
What is the role of a Temporary Nanny ?
If you’ve decided that flexible, professional childcare is the right solution for your family — especially during times of transition or travel — a temporary nanny can offer trusted, responsive care exactly when it’s needed. Whether you’re based in London, elsewhere in the UK, or abroad, a skilled temp nanny provides consistent support without the commitment of a long-term hire.
Temporary nannies step in for a set period — whether to cover holidays, help post-birth, or bridge a gap between permanent hires — offering calm, competent care with minimal disruption to your family routine.
Flexibility That Fits Around You
Unlike ad-hoc babysitters or full-time placements, temporary nannies bring structure and experience with the adaptability your schedule requires. They’re especially useful for families in the middle of a move, returning to work, needing cover for travel, or simply navigating a short-term childcare gap.
Temporary nannies can live in or live out and are accustomed to integrating smoothly into homes, offering consistency and stability from day one.
Typical Responsibilities of a Temporary Nanny
While every placement is different, most temp nannies provide:
Full or shared care for babies, toddlers, or school-aged children
Preparing meals, snacks, and bottles
Managing daily routines: school runs, naps, play, and outings
Helping with light nursery duties or tidying children’s spaces
Keeping children engaged with play, crafts, or age-appropriate learning
Stepping in while parents travel, recover postnatally, or work intensively
Some temporary nannies may also provide night support or travel with families, depending on the nature of the role.
Peace of Mind, Without Long-Term Commitment
Temporary nannies offer a high standard of care in a short-term format — allowing your household to function smoothly during busy or uncertain periods. Whether you need someone for a few days, a couple of weeks, or a few months, they bring experience, structure, and warmth exactly when it counts.
Expertly Placed Temporary Nannies from Fox and Cubs Nanny Agency
At Fox and Cubs Nanny Agency, we’re experienced in placing professional temporary nannies with families across London and internationally. Whether you’re looking for emergency help, interim cover, or short-term support during a life change, we’ll match you with someone who’s not only qualified, but ready to hit the ground running.
All our temporary candidates are thoroughly vetted, DBS checked, reference-verified, and experienced in adapting quickly to new homes and routines.
We also provide ongoing agency support throughout your booking — ensuring things go smoothly from start to finish.
Reach out to Fox and Cubs Nanny Agency for an informal conversation about your childcare needs — and let us help you find the ideal support to keep your home running beautifully.
Some of our recent Temporary Nanny placements across London (English-speaking & multilingual):
Kensington (W8) – English-speaking temporary nanny, 2 children under 5, live-out, 4 weeks cover
Hampstead (NW3) – Italian-speaking temporary nanny, newborn twins, full days, 6-week booking
Chelsea (SW3) – French-speaking temporary nanny, 1-year-old, mornings only, 3-month contract
Notting Hill (W11) – Spanish-speaking temporary nanny, toddler, part-time afternoons, 8 weeks
Belgravia (SW1W) – German-speaking temporary nanny, baby & preschooler, live-in, 1-month cover
St John’s Wood (NW8) – Arabic-speaking temporary nanny, preschooler, full days, 5 weeks
Wimbledon (SW19) – Portuguese-speaking temporary nanny, 3-year-old, mornings only, 2 months
Clapham (SW4) – Mandarin-speaking temporary nanny, siblings under 6, full days, 4-week placement
Highgate (N6) – Russian-speaking temporary nanny, newborn, live-in, 3 weeks cover
Battersea (SW11) – Swedish-speaking temporary nanny, toddler twins, 24/5 shift pattern, 6 weeks
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.