Voted Best Nanny Agency in the UK: The Families, Nannies and Partners Who Made It Happen
Written by Fanny Di Domenicantonio, Director, Fox & Cubs Nanny & Private Staff Agency
When the news came through that Fox & Cubs had been voted Best Nanny Agency in the UK at the UK Nanny Awards 2026, my first thought was not about the agency. It was about every family who trusted us with their home, every nanny and maternity nurse who trusted us with their career, and every partner who trusted us with their clients.
This award belongs to all of them.
Thank you. It means everything.
Where it all began
What started as a London agency in 2012 has grown into something far bigger than any of us imagined in those early days.
Fox & Cubs traces its roots to French Nanny London, a small specialist agency built around placing French-speaking nannies with families in London. In 2020, I acquired it a focused operation with a loyal client base and a clear proof of concept. Families were willing to invest in a service that genuinely understood them. What I saw was an opportunity to build something far more meaningful on top of those foundations.
That meant a new brand, a new team, a rebuilt service, and a deliberate shift towards something broader a nanny agency in London that could serve multilingual households, international families, high-net-worth private clients, and busy London parents who simply needed someone they could trust to get it right. It meant building partnerships with concierge networks, relocation specialists, postnatal professionals, and family communities who shared our values. It meant investing in people, in process, and in the kind of quiet consistency that families only notice when it is missing.
Today, Fox & Cubs places exceptional nannies, maternity nurses, and private household staff with families across London and internationally including Monaco, Switzerland, the DACH region and beyond. The team and I have worked incredibly hard to build this, and to look after every client, candidate and partner along the way. To receive this recognition feels both humbling and right.
What has never changed
Through every phase of growth, one thing has remained constant: the way we work.
Every placement begins with a proper conversation. Not a form, not a shortlist of whoever happens to be available, but a real conversation about how the household works, what the children need, what has been tried before, and what kind of person would genuinely fit into the fabric of this particular family.
That approach is why a family with a newborn and two older children found a nanny who brought genuine calm and structure to a home that needed both. It is why a household managing two demanding careers found a hybrid nanny-housekeeper who could hold everything together in a way that standard childcare never would have. It is why a family in crisis their nanny gone with almost no notice, two young children at home had someone confirmed and starting within the week.
We do not cut corners under pressure. We do not lower our standards when the timeline is tight. That consistency is what the families, candidates and partners who voted for us have experienced and it is the only way we know how to work.
The UK Nanny Awards recognise excellence across the childcare industry through a public vote. Being chosen as Best Nanny Agency in the UK by the families, nannies, and professionals who work in this world every day is the recognition that matters most to us.
“They found someone trustworthy who has been part of our family since then. I strongly recommend them.” — Nanny placed by Fox & Cubs
“My experience with Fox & Cubs was exceptional. Having worked with different agencies in the past, this one stood out by far. There were no mismatches or unrealistic promises.” — Nanny placed by Fox & Cubs
The Families we support
Families come to Fox & Cubs at all kinds of moments. Some are expecting their first child and thinking ahead about what childcare looks like when they return to work. Some have a toddler and a newborn and need someone who can bring structure to a household that has outgrown its current support. Some call us in a moment of genuine urgency, needing someone exceptional and needing them quickly.
Whatever the circumstances, the process is the same. We listen first. We ask the questions that most agencies skip. And we introduce professionals who have been matched thoughtfully not just to the role, but to the family.
Whether you are looking for a live-in nanny in London, a maternity nurse for those first precious weeks, or a household professional who can bring calm and order to daily life, we would love to help you find the right person.
The candidates who place their trust in us
A placement is only ever as good as the professional at the centre of it.
The nannies, maternity nurses, and household staff we work with are not a database to draw from. They are the other half of every placement we make and the responsibility of representing them well matters as much to us as the responsibility of serving our families.
Good candidates deserve honest communication, genuine matching, and roles where they can build something lasting. The childcare professionals who come to Fox & Cubs know they will be matched with care, supported throughout the process, and placed in households where they can genuinely thrive. When that happens, everyone benefits and the children most of all.
The partners who work with us
Over the past five years we have built a quiet but meaningful network of trusted partners concierge services, relocation specialists, postnatal professionals, education providers, and family communities who refer their own clients to us because they trust us to deliver.
We do not take that trust lightly. Every referral a partner sends us reflects on them as much as it does on us. That responsibility shapes how we work with the same care and discretion whether a family comes to us directly or through someone who has staked their own reputation on the introduction.
A note from Océane, Partnership Manager at Fox & Cubs
“What I see every day in our partner relationships is that people come back because they felt genuinely looked after not just their clients, but themselves. We communicate clearly, we follow through, and we stay present long after a placement is confirmed. In a sector where that is rarer than it should be, it makes a real difference. I am incredibly proud to be part of this team.”Océane, Partnership Manager, Fox & Cubs
What this recognition means
The UK Nanny Awards are voted for by the people who matter most families, nannies, and professionals who work in and around the childcare world every day. This is not a panel decision. It is a reflection of real experiences, shared openly and collectively. That is what makes it meaningful.
This award is a reflection of the trust families place in us wherever in the world they are. That trust is not something we take for granted. It is earned placement by placement, conversation by conversation, and it is the thing we will always work hardest to protect.
What comes next
This recognition is not a destination. It is a reminder of what matters and a commitment to keep delivering it.
Fox & Cubs will continue to grow. More families supported, more exceptional candidates placed, more partners who trust us with their most discerning clients. But the way we work will not change. Every placement will still begin with a conversation. Every family will still be treated as unique. Every candidate will still be matched with the same care and specificity that has defined us from the very beginning.
To every family who trusted us with their home, every nanny and maternity nurse who trusted us with their career, and every partner who trusted us with their clients — thank you. This is yours as much as it is ours.
What is the UK Nanny Award for Best Nanny Agency in the UK? The UK Nanny Awards recognise excellence across the childcare and private staffing industry. The Best Nanny Agency award is voted for by families, nannies, and childcare professionals making it one of the most credible and meaningful recognitions in the sector.
How does Fox & Cubs choose the nannies and staff it places? Every candidate registered with Fox & Cubs goes through a thorough vetting process including interviews, reference checks, and DBS verification. We match candidates to families based on values, experience, personality, and household fit not just availability.
Does Fox & Cubs place nannies outside London? Yes. Fox & Cubs supports families across the UK and internationally, with placements in Monaco, the DACH region, and beyond. We have experience managing complex international briefs and time-sensitive deployments.
What types of childcare and household professionals does Fox & Cubs place? We place live-in nannies, live-out nannies, maternity nurses, night nannies, nanny-housekeepers, housekeepers, and private household staff. Each placement is tailored to the specific needs of the family.
How do I start the process of finding a nanny with Fox & Cubs? The first step is a conversation. Get in touch with our team and we will take the time to understand your family, your household, and what you are really looking for. From there, we handle everything from candidate sourcing and vetting through to introductions, trials, and onboarding support.
Conclusion
Being voted Best Nanny Agency in the UK is a reflection of something simple: that when you put families first genuinely, consistently, and without compromise the results speak for themselves. We are proud of what Fox & Cubs has become, and deeply grateful to every family, nanny, and partner who has been part of that journey. If you are ready to find the right person for your family, we are here to help.
Fanny Di Domenicantonio is the Director of Fox & Cubs Nanny & Private Staff Agency. With over twenty years of international business and management experience, she acquired the agency in 2020 with a clear vision: to build a premium childcare and household staffing agency defined by trust, discretion, and an exceptional standard of service. A mother of three, she understands the families she works with not just as a business owner but as a parent. Under her leadership, Fox & Cubs has grown into one of London’s most respected nanny agencies, placing nannies, maternity nurses, and private household staff with families across London, Monaco, and Switzerland.
About Fox & Cubs
Fox & Cubs Nanny & Private Staff Agency supports families in London and internationally with carefully vetted childcare and household professionals. With a personalised approach and deep understanding of family life, the agency helps households find reliable long-term support.
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