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London nanny & family supportPersonal matching · practical guidance
Nanny Best Match
The right match
for family life.
Professional nanny placements and practical childcare support for modern families.
We help families find nannies who align with their values, home environment and parenting approach. Alongside thoughtful matching, we offer guidance for parents and career support for nannies.
Our goal is to build positive, respectful childcare relationships where parents feel supported, nannies feel valued and children can truly thrive.
A good match is more than experience on paper. It is trust, rhythm, values and the feeling that someone genuinely fits.
Our services
How can we help you?
For nannies
Find Your Next Role
Find a family that values your experience and skills. Register for free to be considered for permanent, temporary and babysitting opportunities that suit your availability and preferences.
Register as a Nanny →For parents
Parent Support
Practical, personalised guidance for the questions, decisions and changes that come with raising children. One-to-one consultations to help you understand your concerns, gain perspective and make everyday family life more manageable.
Explore Parent Support →For nannies
Nanny Career Support
Recognise your professional value and take the next step in your nanny career. Personal guidance on presenting your experience, understanding the UK nanny market and building confident, respectful working relationships with families.
Explore Career Support →For families & nannies
Contract Guidance
A clear agreement helps families and nannies begin with confidence. A tailored nanny employment contract and practical guidance to establish duties, working arrangements and shared expectations.
Explore Contract Guidance →For families looking for a nanny
A nanny who fits the way your family actually lives.
Finding the right nanny means understanding your family’s daily life, values and expectations, alongside the experience and skills your children need.
We consider personality, communication, parenting approach and practical requirements such as hours, location and language preferences. Whether you need care for a newborn, support for older children or someone comfortable caring for siblings, we focus on candidates suited to your circumstances.
We look for nannies who can support children’s learning, confidence and emotional development through everyday care, play and conversation.
Every search begins with a free 30-minute introduction call. Share a few details about your childcare needs, then choose a time to speak with us.
Book a Free Introduction Call
Why Families Choose Nanny Best Match
Personal attention
at every stage.
Matching that considers the whole family
We consider your routines, values and expectations alongside each nanny’s experience, skills and approach to childcare.
A personal conversation with every candidate
We speak directly with each nanny about their experience, professional approach and interest in your particular role.
Careful document and reference checks
We review relevant documents, qualifications, experience and references, including right to work, Enhanced DBS status and Paediatric First Aid.
A focused shortlist
We usually introduce one to three carefully selected candidates, with further introductions where appropriate. You decide whom to interview, invite for a trial and ultimately employ.
Support through the decisions
We help coordinate introductions, interviews and trial arrangements, then support you in clarifying the terms and preparing the employment contract.
Guidance as your needs evolve
Further support is available when questions arise or your childcare arrangements need to change.
How We Work
From the first conversation
to the right match.
A free introduction call
We begin with a 30-minute conversation about your family, the support you need and how our service works.
Registration and your search brief
If you decide to proceed, you complete the family registration and pay the registration fee. We agree on the role, working arrangements and the qualities you are looking for.
A personal search
We approach suitable nannies and discuss your vacancy with each interested candidate, considering their experience, availability and compatibility with your family.
Your shortlist and introductions
We share a focused selection of candidate profiles. You choose whom you would like to meet, and we help coordinate interviews and trial days.
Your decision and agreement
Once you and your chosen nanny agree to proceed, we support the offer and contract process so both sides understand the terms before work begins.
Completing the placement
The remaining placement fee becomes payable on a successful placement, with your registration fee deducted in full. We remain available to discuss any further support you may need.
For families & nannies · 2026/27
Understanding the cost of employing a nanny.
See the salary before deductions, the nanny’s estimated take-home pay and the family’s estimated employment cost together.
For a permanent position, families normally agree guaranteed weekly hours. Annual salary is calculated across all 52 weeks, including paid annual leave.
Gross hourly rate × guaranteed weekly hours × 52
| Salary & costs | Per year |
|---|---|
| Gross salaryBefore deductions | £41,600.00 |
| Estimated net payThe nanny’s take-home pay | £32,057.20 |
| Estimated employer costSalary + employer NI + employer pension | £48,150.80 |
View deductions & calculation assumptions
- Income Tax / year
- £5,452.40
- Employee National Insurance / year
- £2,322.40
- Employee pension / year
- £1,768.00
- Employer National Insurance / year
- £5,490.00
- Employer pension / year
- £1,060.80
2026/27 rates for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. One job, standard Personal Allowance (reduced above £100,000), NI category A, no student loans or other income. Scotland is not covered.
Pension model: 5% employee and 3% employer contributions on qualifying earnings (£6,240–£50,270), using a net pay arrangement. No salary sacrifice. Figures assume steady pay over a full tax year and are annualised; actual payroll rounding and pay-period thresholds may differ.
Sources: HMRC rates and thresholds · Workplace pension contributions.
Estimated take-home pay is a guide. Actual pay may vary depending on your tax code, pension scheme, student loan repayments, other income and circumstances. Employer costs shown exclude payroll services, insurance, agency fees and expenses. This is an estimate, not payroll or tax advice.
Parent Support
Simplifying parenthood.
Personalised support for everyday parenting - a one-to-one consultation, practical guidance and written recommendations to help you move forward with confidence.
Support is available for concerns about your child, family routines, shared parenting responsibilities and working with a nanny.
Each Parent Consultation includes a 60-minute call to discuss your situation, practical personalised guidance and written recommendations afterwards.
Explore Parent SupportNanny Career Support
Understand your value. Build your confidence.
Recognise your professional value and take the next step in your nanny career. Personal guidance on presenting your experience, understanding the UK nanny market and building confident, respectful working relationships with families.
Explore Career Support
Contract Guidance · £120
Clear agreements. A confident start.
A clear agreement helps families and nannies begin with confidence. A tailored nanny employment contract and practical guidance to establish duties, working arrangements and shared expectations.
Either a parent or a nanny can book. We prepare a tailored draft and explain the terms. You can discuss it with the other party yourself, or involve us if both sides would prefer our support. Contract guidance is included with our permanent placement service and is also available separately.
This service provides practical contract support and does not replace independent legal advice.
Explore Contract GuidanceFor Nannies
Permanent · Temporary · BabysittingFind a role where your experience is valued.
Tell us about your experience, availability and the kind of role you are looking for. We consider your skills, approach to childcare and working preferences when matching you with families.
Registration is free and includes an application, document review and a personal interview with us. Once your registration is complete, we can consider you for suitable permanent, temporary and babysitting opportunities.
Opportunities depend on the families currently searching and the requirements of each role. Registration does not guarantee an interview with a family or a placement.
Our Fees
Pricing
Nanny salary, trial hours, tax, pension contributions and other employment costs are separate from our service fees.
Nanny placement
Family registrationPaid after the introduction call and credited in full towards a permanent placement.
£100Permanent placementTotal fee. After registration, the remaining balance is £1,100 and is due on a successful placement.
£1,200Temporary search (1–2 days)Paid before the search begins, non-refundable once work has started and credited in full towards the placement fee.
£40Temporary search (3+ days)Paid before the search begins, non-refundable once work has started and credited in full towards the placement fee.
£100Temporary placement (daily)For each full or part day of temporary childcare.
£40/dayTemporary placement (weekly)For temporary support booked by the week.
£150Temporary placement (monthly)For temporary support booked for up to one month.
£350Your search fee always counts towards the placement. It covers taking the brief, checking availability, contacting candidates and coordinating introductions. Once the search has begun it is non-refundable, whether or not a placement is completed. If a placement is made, the amount already paid is deducted in full from the applicable fee.
Consultations & guidance
Quick Question by emailA focused answer to one clear parenting question.
£20Parent consultationOne 60-minute call, practical guidance and written recommendations afterwards.
£95Parent support (3 sessions)Upgrade after one session by paying the £155 difference.
£250Parent support (5 sessions)Upgrade after one session by paying the £305 difference.
£400Nanny career consultationOne 60-minute career consultation.
£60Contract guidanceFor parents or nannies: a tailored draft, clear explanations and support with revisions. Included with our permanent placement.
£120Ask a Quick Question — £20
Sometimes you just need a little professional guidance without booking a full consultation.
Have a question about your child’s sleep, routines, behaviour, development or everyday care?
Ask one specific question and receive a personalised written response within 24 hours, Monday to Friday.
Please provide as much relevant information as possible, including your child’s age, current routine, any challenges you’re experiencing and what you’ve already tried. The more detail you share, the more tailored and helpful our advice can be.
Examples of questions
- “My 16-month-old wakes at 7 am, naps from 12:30 to 2 pm and goes to bed at 7:30 pm. Recently, she’s started waking at 5 am. Should I adjust her nap or bedtime?”
- “My 2-year-old has been attending nursery three mornings a week for the past month. She seems happy there but becomes very clingy and upset when we get home. How can I support her?”
- “My 10-month-old enjoys finger foods but refuses spoon-feeding. He’s growing well and enjoys mealtimes. Should I continue offering purées or focus on self-feeding?”
Please note: Some situations may involve several factors that cannot be fully explored through a single question. You’ll still receive practical guidance based on the information provided, with the option of booking a more in-depth Parent Consultation if needed.
Pay online, then send your question to hello@nannybestmatch.co.uk. Please include the email address used for payment so we can match your question to your purchase.
Pay £20 for a Quick Question ↗Start with one consultation and upgrade if you need more support. If you decide to move on from a single consultation to a support package, the amount you have already paid will be deducted from the package price. You only pay the difference.
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers before you begin.
If your question is not covered here, choose the support you need and submit your details through the relevant form.
A Note from the Founder
Good childcare begins with understanding each other.
After more than twelve years working as a nanny, I have seen how much the relationship between parents and their nanny shapes everyday life for everyone involved.
Experience and qualifications matter. So do shared expectations, respectful communication and an understanding of how a particular family lives.
I created Nanny Best Match to bring that perspective to nanny placement and practical support. I want families to feel confident in their childcare arrangements and nannies to feel valued for the experience, care and judgement they bring.
As both a nanny and a mother, I understand the responsibility of caring for a child and the trust involved in placing that care in someone else’s hands.
My aim is to help build stable, respectful relationships in which children feel secure and can thrive.
Natalia Pautova
Founder, Nanny Best Match
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