Nanny Agency Placement Fees & Services
Permanent Bookings (One-Off Placement Fee Option)
One-off, non-refundable placement fee is charged upon confirmation of a permanent placement.
Agency Placement Fee
10% to 15% of the Candidate’s agreed annual gross salary, depending on the role requirements, level of experience required, and complexity of the search.
Minimum to Maximum Placement Fee
£800 - £1,200
Typical Candidate Rates
Candidates are generally placed from £15 to £30+ per hour across standard and UHNW roles, with rates varying based on experience and the individual needs of each household.
What’s included:
• Sourcing and shortlisting suitable Candidates
• Vetting and reference checks
• Arrangement of interviews and trial period
• Placement coordination and on-boarding guidance
Upfront and Ongoing Agency Support Fee (Preferred Option)
Upfront Engagement Cost
An upfront, non-refundable cost is payable prior to the commencement of the search.
Cost:
£75 to £150 (depending on role requirements and search scope).
What this covers:
• Initial consultation and role briefing
• Candidate sourcing and outreach
• Shortlisting and coordination
• Administrative setup of the search
Ongoing Agency Fee
An agency support fee of £3 per hour is applied in addition to the nanny’s hourly rate.
The nannies hourly rate typically starts from a minimum of £15 per hour, and may increase depending on experience, role requirements, and location. Higher-level placements may range up to £30+ per hour.
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Custom monthly support packages available upon request.
What’s included:
• Ongoing guidance and support
• Mediation and communication support
• Household structure and routine guidance
• Continued check-ins with both Client and Candidate
• Support with managing the working relationship
• Priority assistance with any concerns or changes
• Access to The Household Starter Kit, a structured toolkit of routines, checklists, scripts, and templates designed to help families and nannies establish clear expectations, create consistency, and run the household smoothly from the outset.
Temporary Ad-hoc or Short Term Bookings
Flexible childcare support with no long-term commitment or upfront cost.
Nanny Rate Per Hour
Hourly rate: £15 to £18 per hour (depending on experience)
Agency service fee is applied in addition to the nannies hourly rate at £3 an hour.
Minimum Booking Hours
Bookings are set with a minimum of 4 hours to support a smooth and settled experience for your child.
What’s included:
• Fully vetted Candidates
• Flexible booking options
• Short-notice availability (subject to availability)
• Booking coordination and support
Emergency Bookings
Last-minute childcare arranged within a short time frame.
Nanny Rate Per Hour
Total hourly rates typically range from £18 to £20 per hour, depending on urgency and requirements.
The Agency’s service fee is included within the total hourly rate charged to the Client.
Minimum Booking Hours
Bookings are set with a minimum of 4 hours to support a smooth and settled experience for your child.
What’s included:
• Rapid Candidate sourcing
• Priority booking support
• Same-day or next-day availability (subject to availability)
All fees are reflective of the Agency’s time, expertise, and ongoing commitment to providing high-quality, reliable household staffing solutions.
Client Care & Ongoing Support
The Agency is committed to providing a high level of ongoing care and support to both Clients and Candidates throughout each placement.
For Clients who engage with the Agency on an ongoing basis, this may also include thoughtful gestures of appreciation and continued support throughout the placement. These may be offered at the Agency’s discretion and are intended to reflect the value placed on long-term working relationships.
The Agency takes a relationship-led approach, focusing not only on successful placements, but on creating a positive, supported, and well-managed household environment over time.
Additional Information
All permanent placements are subject to an initial trial period, allowing both the Client and the Candidate to ensure suitability before confirming a long-term arrangement.
In the unlikely event that a permanent placement does not continue within the initial period due to circumstances outside of the Client’s control, the Agency will continue to support the search for a suitable replacement Candidate.
The Agency remains committed to supporting both Clients and Candidates beyond placement. For Clients engaging with ongoing agency support, continued guidance, communication support, and relationship management are provided to help maintain a positive and well-structured household environment.
Full Terms & Conditions, including detailed payment structure, booking policies, and service provisions, are provided separately upon engagement.
For further clarity on how bookings are secured and payments are managed, please refer to our Booking & Payment Guide.
Our full Terms & Conditions outline all service policies.