Nanny Services

Your Family's Happiness is Our Priority

At Hippo Care, we are a premier nanny agency and provider of private childcare services in the UK. We offer a comprehensive range of childcare solutions tailored to meet your family's needs:

- Afterschool Nannies

- British Nannies

- Bilingual Nannies

- Full-Time & Part-Time Nannies

- Holiday Nannies

- Private Nannies

- Temporary Nannies

- Weekend Care

- And Much More

Whether you need reliable afterschool care, specialised bilingual support, or full-time assistance, Hippo Care has the perfect nanny for your family.

Our professional and experienced nannies are dedicated to providing exceptional care and support, ensuring the well-being and development of your children.

Explore our services and find out how we can help you meet your childcare needs. Contact us today for more information.

Specialist Childcare Roles

Our dedicated childcare teams specialise in the following roles for our clients:

- Full-Time Live-In and Daily Nannies

- Rota Nannies

- Governesses

- Maternity Nurses

- Maternity Nannies

- Night Nannies

- Nanny/Housekeepers

- Part-Time and Shared Nannies

- Temporary Nannies

- Seasonal and Temporary Nannies/Proxy Parenting

Whether you need a daily nanny or a live-in maternity nurse, we can find the perfect candidate for your requirements. Contact us to discover how we can fulfil your childcare needs.

Live-in Nanny

A Live-in Nanny resides with the family in their home, where they are provided with their own bedroom and, occasionally, their own bathroom (though they may sometimes share with the children). In some cases, the nanny is given separate accommodations such as a studio, flat, or cottage, which they might share with other household staff.

Typically, a Live-in Nanny works 11 to 12 hours a day, five or six days a week. They are often expected to provide additional babysitting services for two or three evenings each week (exact working hours will vary depending on the family’s needs). In some roles, the nanny may be required to offer 24-hour coverage, five or six days a week.

Why Choose a Live-in Nanny?

Convenience and Flexibility: Having a nanny live in your home ensures that childcare is always available when you need it, providing greater flexibility for your family’s schedule.
Consistent Care: A Live-in Nanny becomes an integral part of the household, offering consistent and stable care for your children.
Additional Support: Beyond childcare, a Live-in Nanny can assist with light household duties, making daily life more manageable for busy families.
Personalised Attention: With a Live-in Nanny, your children receive dedicated, personalised attention, fostering a nurturing and supportive environment.

What We Offer

At Hippo Care, we ensure that our Live-in Nannies are highly qualified, experienced, and matched to meet the unique needs of your family. Each nanny undergoes thorough background checks and training to provide the highest standard of care.

Live-Out or Daily Nanny

A Live-Out or Daily Nanny commutes to the family’s home each day. These nannies typically work up to 12 hours a day, five days a week, and may also be available for evening babysitting. This additional babysitting can be included in their salary or paid separately. Live-Out Nannies can work full-time, five days a week, or part-time, ranging from one to four days a week, depending on your family’s needs.

Why Choose a Live-Out Nanny?

Flexibility: A Live-Out Nanny offers flexible childcare solutions tailored to your schedule, whether you need full-time or part-time support.
Professional Care: Our Live-Out Nannies are experienced and professional, providing high-quality care and ensuring your children’s well-being and development.
Home Comforts: Your children can enjoy the familiarity and comfort of their own home while receiving attentive and personalised care.
Evening Support: Additional babysitting services provide extra support for your family during evenings, allowing for greater flexibility.

What We Offer

At Hippo Care, we ensure that our Live-Out Nannies are thoroughly vetted, highly trained, and perfectly matched to your family’s requirements. Our nannies are dedicated to providing exceptional care and support, helping your family thrive.

Rota Nanny

A Rota Nanny, also known as a Rotation Nanny or 24/7 Live-In Nanny, provides consistent care and supervision for children on a rotating schedule with other nannies. Unlike a typical 9 to 5 schedule, a Rota Nanny works in shifts that may involve being on duty for consecutive days followed by several days off.

Key Responsibilities of a Rota Nanny:

Constant Care:
A Rota Nanny ensures continuous care for the children, focusing on their safety, well-being, and development.
Rotation Schedule:
The work schedule typically involves several consecutive days or weeks of around-the-clock care, followed by an equal number of days or weeks off.
Collaborative Work:
In households with multiple Rota Nannies, teamwork is essential to ensure continuity of care. Nannies share responsibilities and shifts to cover the 24/7 schedule.
Child Development:
Rota Nannies engage in age-appropriate activities to promote intellectual, emotional, and physical development, catering to the individual needs of each child.
Household Duties:
Some Rota Nannies also handle light household tasks during their shifts, such as meal preparation, children’s laundry, and tidying up children’s living areas.
Communication and Collaboration:
Maintaining open and consistent communication with parents or primary caregivers is crucial. Rota Nannies provide regular updates on the children’s well-being, routines, and any important information.

Ideal Situations for Rota Nannies:

Rota Nannies are ideal for households where parents have demanding work schedules, travel frequently, or require around-the-clock childcare coverage. The specific duties and responsibilities of a Rota Nanny vary with each position, depending on the ages of the children and the family’s unique needs.

Why Choose a Rota Nanny from Hippo Care?

Expertise and Dedication:
Our Rota Nannies are highly trained and experienced in providing exceptional care, ensuring your children receive the attention and support they need.
Flexible Coverage:
With a rotating schedule, Rota Nannies offer flexibility and reliable coverage, accommodating the most demanding schedules.
Teamwork and Consistency:Our Rota Nannies work collaboratively to provide seamless and continuous care, ensuring that your children’s routines and needs are consistently met.

What We Offer

At Hippo Care, we pride ourselves on matching families with the perfect Rota Nanny to meet their unique requirements. All our nannies are thoroughly vetted and trained to provide the highest standard of care.

Nanny Share

Live-Out Nannies sometimes work in nanny share arrangements, where two or more families employ the same nanny. This arrangement allows the nanny to either care for all children at the same time or to work part-time in each family's home. For example, a nanny might work three days with one family and two days with another.

Why Choose a Nanny Share?

Cost-Effective:
Sharing a nanny can reduce childcare costs for each family while still providing high-quality care.
Social Interaction:
Children benefit from socialising with others, fostering friendships and developing social skills in a familiar, home-based setting.
Flexible Scheduling:
Nanny share arrangements offer flexibility, allowing families to customize schedules based on their specific needs.
Personalised Care:
Despite the shared arrangement, nannies can still provide personalized attention and care to each child, ensuring their individual needs are met.

How It Works

Shared Care:
The nanny cares for children from both families at the same time, either in one home or alternating between homes, providing consistent and shared experiences for the children.
Part-Time Arrangements:
Alternatively, the nanny can split their time, working part-time in each family's home. This might involve a set number of days per week with each family, tailored to fit their schedules.

Benefits of Nanny Share with Hippo Care

Experienced Nannies:
Our nannies are experienced in managing nanny share arrangements, ensuring smooth transitions and consistent care for all children involved.
Customised Matching:
We carefully match families and nannies based on compatibility, ensuring a harmonious and effective nanny share arrangement.
Comprehensive Support:
Hippo Care provides ongoing support and resources to both families and nannies, facilitating clear communication and addressing any concerns promptly.

What We Offer

At Hippo Care, we specialise in creating successful nanny share arrangements that meet the unique needs of each family. Our nannies are thoroughly vetted and trained to provide exceptional care and support.

Temporary & Holiday Nannies

At Hippo Care, we offer a bespoke service for various temporary childcare positions, ensuring we find the ideal nanny to suit your personal requirements within London, the UK, or worldwide. We recommend speaking with us directly so we can understand your specific needs and individual preferences, and work together to meet them.

Our Temporary Nanny Services Include:

- Live-In / Live-Out Temporary Nannies

- Proxy Parenting Nannies

- Emergency & Temporary Cover Nannies

- Longer-Term Temporary Roles

- Roles requiring a commitment from one week to eleven months

- Troubleshooting Nannies

- Holiday, Travelling & Ski Nannies

- Maternity Nurses & Maternity Nannies

- Overnight Nannies

- Bilingual Nannies

- Holiday Teachers

- Holiday Tutors/Governesses

- Chalet & Villa Nannies

- Yacht Nannies

- Summer Nannies

Why Choose Hippo Care?

1. Personalised Matching:

- We carefully match nannies to meet your specific needs, ensuring a perfect fit for your family.

2. Extensive Network:

- Our extensive network of experienced and qualified nannies allows us to find the right caregiver for any situation, whether you need temporary cover, holiday support, or specialized care.

3. Worldwide Service:

- We can provide nannies for local, national, or international placements, ensuring you have professional childcare support wherever you are.

4. Comprehensive Support:

- Our team is dedicated to providing ongoing support and assistance throughout the placement, ensuring a smooth and successful experience for both families and nannies.

If you are planning a summer holiday, going skiing, working away from home, or have a temporary childcare requirement, contact Hippo Care to find a professional nanny. Let us help you find the perfect solution to meet your childcare needs.

For more information about our Temporary & Holiday Nanny services, please reach out to Hippo Care today.

Nanny Responsibilities

A private nanny primarily handles the following tasks:

- Meal Preparation and Cleanup: Nannies prepare meals for the children, do their laundry, and clean up after meals, relieving parents of these chores and allowing more personal time when off work.

- Healthy Cooking: A household nanny ensures that children receive healthy, home-cooked meals rather than relying on frozen pizzas and fast food, promoting their fitness and activity levels.

- Medical Care: Nannies can administer medication with parental consent and take care of children when they are sick with common illnesses such as colds or the flu.

- Play and Activities: Nannies engage children in both indoor and outdoor activities. Whether it's playing football or reading books, these activities help develop skills and ensure the children have fun. They can also take children on walks, to parks, swimming pools, and other outings.

- Behavioral Guidance: Nannies teach children appropriate behaviour, such as good table manners and politeness, and serve as role models. They instill values like honesty and fairness and correct inappropriate behaviour.

- Special Attention: Some children, especially those who are very active or hyperactive, may need extra attention. Trained nannies can perform activities like yoga or meditation to help these children calm down and stay busy.

- Care for Special Needs: Part-time nannies can be hired to care for children with serious medical conditions such as heart problems or asthma, ensuring they receive the necessary attention and care.

- Support for Homeschooled Children: Nannies provide additional attention to homeschooled children who stay home alone while parents are at work, helping them adjust better.

- Support for Preteens and Teens: Full-time nannies can provide the extra attention preteens and teens might need, particularly when parents are away on business trips or vacations, fostering their independence and confidence.

- Part-Time Nannies for College Students: Some nannies work part-time while attending college or university, assisting with house chores while gaining skills like cooking and cleaning without neglecting their studies.

By covering these responsibilities, nannies ensure that children are well-cared for and supported, allowing parents to focus on their work and personal time with peace of mind.

Qualities to Look For in a Nanny

Nannies often spend long hours with your child, sometimes even overnight, so it’s crucial to hire someone trustworthy and reliable. If you’re planning a vacation or business trip, ensure the nanny can handle emergencies, such as medical situations, before you leave. Here are some key qualities to look for in a nanny:

- Organisation: The nanny should be well-organised, managing schedules and tasks efficiently.

- Patience and Respect: A good nanny is patient and respectful, such as waiting calmly for your child to finish their meal before heading out to play.

- Independence: The nanny should be able to work independently, prioritizing tasks without needing constant supervision. This includes being competent in cooking and cleaning if those tasks are required.

- Communication Skills: The nanny should be a good communicator, able to speak calmly and composedly, especially when dealing with a mischievous child.

- First Aid Training: The nanny should have first aid skills or be willing to obtain them if necessary.

- Flexibility: A nanny should be adaptable, as the job can vary depending on the family's needs, especially during the early years.