Hiring a Nanny in the UK & Europe

We are dedicated to providing families with a personalised, professional nanny service that exceeds expectations. We understand the importance of finding a nanny who can seamlessly integrate into your lifestyle, values and household dynamics. We pride ourselves on supporting families in the UK and Europe, raising the standard of nanny services internationally, and carefully matching exceptional nannies and families across borders and cultures.

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Why Choose Holgate Nannies?

Holgate Nannies, founded by Lauren Holgate, benefits from her extensive and deep-rooted understanding of the nanny market. Lauren launched her career in childcare more than 15 years ago in London, building a strong foundation that now informs her international approach to nanny placement. Today, she supports families across the UK and Europe, ensuring both families and nannies receive the highest standard of personalised service, carefully tailored to their individual needs, locations, and lifestyles.

How It Works – A Simple, Supportive Process

At Holgate Nannies, we make finding a nanny straightforward and stress-free. Our step-by-step process ensures you’re supported from start to finish:

1. Register & Tell Us What You Need
Start by sharing your family’s requirements. Whether you need a full-time nanny, after-school care, or specialist support, we’ll tailor our search to your needs.

2. Meet Carefully Vetted Nannies
We’ll introduce you to a shortlist of experienced, fully vetted nannies who match your criteria. All candidates are interviewed in person and undergo enhanced DBS checks, reference verification, and right-to-work clearance.

3. Interview & Trial
You will interview your chosen candidates, with guidance and sample questions provided. We recommend a trial period to ensure the best fit for your family.

4. Hire with Confidence
Once you’ve selected your nanny, we can refer you to a trusted payroll company and offer support, advice and coaching for your family and staff—so you can focus on your family with complete peace of mind.

Personalised Matchmaking

Every family is unique, and so is every nanny. When you hire a nanny through us, we take a highly personalised approach, ensuring the best possible match between our nannies and your family’s specific needs. Whether you’re looking for a nanny, manny, governess, maternity nurse, family assistant, or household manager, we have a selection of trusted and compassionate professionals that are ready to work with you.

Professional Standards

At Holgate Nannies, our vetting process connects you with a nanny who brings warmth, character, and professionalism to complement your family. While there are many professional nannies in the UK and Europe, we carefully select those who consistently go the extra mile.

Support at Every Step

Our team offers unwavering support and guidance from the initial consultation to the final placement and beyond. With more than 15 years of professional nanny experience and a passion for childcare excellence, Lauren Holgate personally oversees each client relationship to ensure your family receives the attentive care it deserves.

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Finding the right nanny doesn’t have to be daunting. Let our experienced Agency guide you to the right professional who will bring your family peace of mind, joy, and harmony.

Holgate Nannies is your first step towards finding the ideal solution for families seeking the highest standard in nanny services, wherever they are based.

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The services Holgate Nannies offers for Families

Testimonials

Since our baby was not happy in daycare (he didn’t want to eat, nor sleep) we contacted Lauren. She listened carefully to our worries and wishes and introduced us to a wonderful, patient nanny. Now our baby is a happy 1 year old and we are ourselves much more relaxed, knowing he is in good hands with our lovely nanny! We can totally recommend the service of Holgate Nannies. Lauren is great in understanding the type of nanny a family needs. She found a nanny that fits our family perfectly. Thanks again Lauren!

I appreciate Lauren’s professional approach. She knows what parents need, but she also is aware that a nanny is not a babysitter. She has the best interests of both parties at heart and was able to find the perfect match for me. In my opinion Holgate Nannies is the only agency in Amsterdam with such a profound knowledge and passion for bringing families and candidates together.

I really liked my experience working with “Holgate Nannies”. Lauren is professional, passionate, organized and you can always count on her at any moment in the process. Most of all, she values the job of being a Nanny and she truly understands your needs and concerns and try to find the right fit for you. I would work again with her anytime. J’ai beaucoup aimé mon expérience avec “Holgate Nannies”. Lauren est professionnelle, passionnée, organisée et on peut toujours compter sur elle tout au long des procédures. Surtout, elle respecte et met en valeur le travail de Nounou. Elle écoute et comprend les besoins et s’est adaptée en fonction de mes préoccupations. Je re-travaillerais avec elle n’importe quand.

Holgate nannies is the greatest agency to be associated with. Lauren’s expertise in the nanny industry has been a guiding beacon for me to find the best suited family for me. Her attention to detail in regards to communication, feedback, prospective jobs is the most professional I’ve come across. Lauren you are a gem to the industry, I cannot thank you enough for making my transition as an expat nanny in Amsterdam any easier.

Start Your Journey with Us

Finding the right nanny doesn’t have to be daunting. Hire a nanny through Holgate Nannies, and we'll guide you to the right professional who will bring your family peace of mind, joy, and harmony.

Holgate Nannies is your first step towards finding the ideal solution for families seeking the highest standard in nanny services, wherever they are based.

FAQs

What locations do you cover?

Holgate Nannies places candidates across Europe and the UK.

How long does it take to find a staff member?

This is dependent on a variety of factors including requirements regarding language, qualifications and experience, expectations, job details and location. I recommend contacting Holgate Nannies and we can advise when to start the search.

What is the cost of a nanny?

Nanny salaries vary depending on experience, qualifications, duties, responsibilities, location and the job requirements. For a maternity nanny or Newborn Care Specialist the rate would be higher depending on their experience and qualifications.

Screening

Candidates are interviewed in person or via video call with Holgate Nannies. They need to provide proof of ID and certifications. Each candidates needs a police check or DBS and first aid certification. They also provide written and verbal references. Candidates need a visa or passport to legally work in the country of the job they are seeking.

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