Nanny Placements
One family. One dedicated professional.
A nanny placement isn't a booking — it's a relationship. We find, vet, and employ a nanny built around your family specifically, so your child gets the same trusted face every single day.
Start a Nanny EnquiryHow It's Different
Not the same as booking a sitter
Ad-hoc bookings are about covering a gap. A nanny placement is about building an ongoing part of your family's life — which is exactly why it works differently, legally and practically.
A dedicated contract, built for the relationship
A nanny placement runs on its own Nanny Employment Contract — separate from the flexible Worker Agreement we use for ad-hoc bookings — built for an ongoing, regular role in one home.
By UK rules, a nanny can work for one family, or up to two by agreement, without needing to register as a childminder with Ofsted. Beyond that, different regulations apply — so we keep every placement structured properly from day one.
What You Get
Everything an ad-hoc booking gives you, plus what a real placement needs
Specialist-level professionals
Nanny placements are matched from our Specialist tier as standard — Level 3 qualified, 6+ years' experience, genuinely capable of an ongoing role.
We're the legal employer
Contract, payroll, tax, National Insurance, pension — all handled by us, under the correct nanny-specific agreement.
Properly vetted, every time
Enhanced DBS, right-to-work checks, two references verified in person, paediatric first aid.
Ongoing welfare check-ins
We don't place a nanny and disappear. Regular check-ins on your child and the environment, especially early in a new placement.
Verified to drive, if needed
Only ever with the correct business insurance in place, checked and proven by us — never assumed.
Matched to your family specifically
A placement is chosen around your child's needs and your household — not just whoever happens to be available.
Nanny Rates
A tier for wherever your family's needs sit
Every nanny is matched from the same tier system we use across Little Village, so you always know the level of experience you're getting. Rates are confirmed with you directly during your placement consultation.
Standard
From £16/hour
A year or two of hands-on experience — nursery, primary school, or apprentice-level. A great fit for straightforward, everyday care.
Experienced
Confirmed at consultation
Several years of dedicated childcare experience, often with recognised qualifications, ready for more responsibility.
Specialist
Confirmed at consultation
Level 3 qualified with 6+ years' experience, often with SEN, speech and language, or behaviour support specialism.
The Village Way
Nanny placements, compared
| Little Village Co | Traditional Nanny Agency | Private Arrangement | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Placement fee | Confirmed during your consultation | Often 10%+ of gross salary, upfront | No fee — but no support either |
| We're the legal employer | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Payroll, tax, NI & pension | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Correct nanny-specific contract | ✓ | Sometimes | ✕ |
| Vetting | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Public & employers' liability insurance | ✓ | Varies | ✕ |
| Ongoing welfare check-ins | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Support if the placement isn't right | ✓ | Varies | ✕ |
Let's find the right nanny for your family
Tell us a little about what you need, and we'll talk you through how a placement actually works — no pressure, no obligation.
Start a Nanny Enquiry