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Why Great British Nannies?

We, at Great British Nannies, specialise in the placement of highly qualified childcare professionals and educators. We take the time and care to thoughtfully match experienced nannies, governesses and tutors with families across the UK, particularly London, as well as internationally.

As an international nanny agency providing childcare and education specialists both at home and abroad, we offer a warm, professional service rooted in British values and are dedicated, attentive and respectful of your family’s needs every step of the way.

As a boutique nanny agency, we are known for our personal and considered approach. With a clear understanding of your requirements, we can introduce you to exceptional native English, French, Spanish, German, Mandarin speakers, or any other language of your choice, to support and enrich your child’s care and education.

 our mission

To be your trusted childcare agency

Our aim is to support parents and children by introducing carefully selected nannies, governesses or tutors who will care for, support and educate your children. Through a thoughtful and thorough recruitment process, we focus on creating a strong, natural fit between your family and candidates, because the right match matters to everyone involved.

We take the time to listen carefully to your requirements and priorities, ensuring your expectations are met while maintaining the high standards we are known for. By paying close attention to detail and truly understanding each family’s specific situation, we are able to identify the most suitable individuals from a wide pool of experienced professionals. We value your time and focus on building long-term, trusted relationships.
With a proven track record of being personable and diligent, Great British Nannies has built a strong reputation with families and childcare professionals alike. Our clients and nannies consistently describe us as attentive, responsive and supportive. Finding the right match can take time, but you can trust us for efficiency and we believe it’s worth being patient to get it right.

We are proud of our small, committed team and place great importance on creating a positive, supportive working environment. We believe that when our team feels valued and supported, they are better able to deliver the thoughtful, high-quality service our families and nannies deserve.

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We listen to your requirements because we care

Our services

How we work?

Your safety and peace of mind, and that of your family, are always our priority.
That’s why our screening process is careful, thorough and personal. We take the time to register and get to know each applicant properly, so we understand not just their experience, but how they work with families. As a boutique agency, Great British Nannies maintains close relationships with the professionals we represent, allowing us to thoughtfully shortlist candidates who are well suited to your needs. Our small team works closely together, reviewing each CV in detail before introducing a nanny, governess or tutor to a family.

We carry out in-depth interviews and gather all essential documentation, including identification, police checks and relevant qualifications. For added reassurance, we strive to speak with at least three previous employers to gain a clear understanding of each candidate’s experience, strengths and working style.

When it comes to choosing your nanny, we focus on quality over quantity. We will introduce a small number of carefully matched candidates and provide you with a clear, manageable selection of CVs, supporting you throughout the decision-making process.

Advertising your role

We advertise your role on many nanny platforms and within our own data base

Sorting out resumes

Out of hundred CVs we select only the ones that maximum comply with your requirements

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Interviewing Candidates

We interview the best suitable candidates and check all the required documents

Creating profile

Our candidates’ profiles are presented in the same clear format to make it easy to read

References & Background

We check our candidates’ references by getting in touch with them via phone and email

Support after placement

We help with employment and support throughout the whole duration if you need

For Candidates

Build a Career that Works for You

If a traditional office role doesn’t suit you, a career in childcare can offer a meaningful and flexible alternative.

Becoming a nanny can open the door to a wide range of opportunities, allowing you to do work that genuinely matters. Supporting a child’s development, helping them learn, and being part of a family’s everyday life can be both fulfilling and professionally rewarding.
Through carefully matched roles, you can build confidence, develop your experience, and continue to grow your qualifications, whether you’re working locally or exploring opportunities further afield.

Whether you’re looking to work in the UK or overseas, Great British Nannies supports you in finding roles where you can do your best work and make a real difference, one family at a time.

Testimonials

What our clients say about us

  • Amazing Support & Real Humanity — Thank You, Cleo! I just wanted to say a massive THANK YOU to Great British Nannies — especially the incredible Cleo — for helping me... read more

    Rozaan Maddock Avatar Rozaan Maddock

    I had a great experience with GBN. Cleo’s really patient, friendly and genuinely helpful. Everything was smooth from start to finish. I definitely recommend her for anyone looking for a... read more

    Marcela Canuto Avatar Marcela Canuto

    Cleo has been outstanding. We live in the Middle East and are new to the whole nanny process, and like any parents we want the best for our child. From the... read more

    Joe Bailey Avatar Joe Bailey

    Eccellent in helping us find not one but two nannies for our children. We live in Italy and I expected to face several issues. They just kept arranging interviews until... read more

    Lorenzo Amendola Avatar Lorenzo Amendola
  • Great British Nannies were wonderful to work with. Arranging a nanny on a trip to Dubai was a simple process and we felt very safe in the hands of Cleo.... read more

    Andrew Cavaghan Avatar Andrew Cavaghan

    First class agency with exceptional care and clarity of communication. I am very grateful to Cleo and her team for their highly professional approach in supporting my search.

    Jane Williams Avatar Jane Williams

    It was such a joy working with Cleo and the team at Great British Nannies. From the start, they had a clear vision of what they wanted — a warm,... read more

    Lucy Hall Avatar Lucy Hall

    Our experience with Great British Nannies has been exceptional. Their professionalism, warmth, and genuine care made all the difference. They took the time to understand our needs and provided wonderful... read more

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  • Cleo - Great British Nannies. I wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude for your agency's support in securing the Maternity Nanny position. Your team's professionalism, guidance, and dedication to matching me... read more

    Anna Davies Avatar Anna Davies

    It has been absolutely wonderful dealing with Cleo and the team. They have been supportive and in constant contact throughout the process. Thank you

    Angelique Argyropoulos Avatar Angelique Argyropoulos

    I have worked as a Maternity Nurse, Head Nanny/Nanny and Governess for over 30 years working with several agencies. Since working with Great British Nannies, I found I have been... read more

    Nicola Smith Avatar Nicola Smith

    We had a great experience with English nanny! The CEO - Cleo was professional, responsive, and helped us find the perfect nanny for our family. The whole process was smooth... read more

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  • We had a great experience with English nanny! The CEO - Cleo was professional, responsive, and helped us find the perfect nanny for our family. The whole process was smooth... read more

    Olesya Voz Avatar Olesya Voz

    The most genuine, caring, down to earth and professional agency I’ve worked with. Going above and beyond making their clients feel safe and in good hands through the whole process.... read more

    Lindsey Avatar Lindsey

    An absolutely fabulous agency. 10 stars. Cleo is an amazing agent! Nothing is too much trouble. Thorough and with quick responses and support. You are never left wondering as you... read more

    Stephanie Pryce Avatar Stephanie Pryce

    From the moment I applied for the position of governor that was being advertised with Great British Nannies, I knew the agency was very professional. Their vetting process was very... read more

    M.C. L. Avatar M.C. L.
  • We used GBN while on holiday in Tenerife, they were amazing. They linked us up with Antonia who was incredible. Our 1.5 year old son took to her straight away... read more

    Sophie Franklin Avatar Sophie Franklin

    I recently had the pleasure of working with Cleo to secure a nanny for my employer, and the experience was extremely pleasant. She was professional, quick to respond to our... read more

    zin belouadah Avatar zin belouadah

    Working with Cleo was an absolute pleasure. She was consistently proactive and attentive to our needs throughout the nanny search process. Cleo's professionalism and friendly demeanor made the experience comfortable... read more

    PA S.Redkov Avatar PA S.Redkov

    Cleo was extremely meticulous and thoughtful in searching for the suitable candidate for the family. She was also very prompt in her communication and setting up interview with candidates. I... read more

    Wei Jie Lee Avatar Wei Jie Lee
  • I could not recommend Great British Nannies enough, Cleo was super helpful and efficient! They really cater to each family and listened carefully to my needs and matched me with... read more

    J A Avatar J A

    Cleo from GB nannies was amazing she really supported me through the whole process nothing was too much for her . Thank you Cleo

    lisa ivgi Avatar lisa ivgi

    I want to express my gratitude to this agency. The request was not easy, but they picked up a great employee for us who meets all the criteria and the... read more

    Anna Guseva Avatar Anna Guseva

    Cleo has been absolutely fantastic! She has guided us from start to finish through what was a new process for us. In searching for a governess to our 4 children,... read more

    Pernille Holmboe Avatar Pernille Holmboe
  • GBN were very proactive and involved with finding me a rota nanny position which suited both myself and the family. Cleo was and still is incredibly supportive and always at... read more

    Dee Boyles Avatar Dee Boyles

    Website is very informative, appealing and easy to use. Definitely a preferred choice

    Alex Ricards Avatar Alex Ricards

    Working with Cleo has been the best experience for me with a nanny agency so far. After deciding to leave my teaching post to pursue a career as a governess,... read more

    Georgia Barry Avatar Georgia Barry

    I absolutely adored working with Cleo at Great British Nannies. She was super attentive from the moment I sent in the inquiry for our nanny to after hire. She guided... read more

    alysia lopez Avatar alysia lopez
  • Great British Nannies has provided me with great personalized assistance and guidance during my time with them. Cleo has taken time to understand what would best suit my needs. She... read more

    Jane Mcgrath Avatar Jane Mcgrath

    Through a friend, I was recommended Great British Nannies and I couldn’t be happier that I was. Within contacting the agency, I was placed in a fantastic job within three days.... read more

    Amber Vickers Avatar Amber Vickers

    Cleo was an absolute star when I needed her most. I was looking to find another student quickly, who would fit into my existing schedule and she did just that... read more

    Laura Hogan Avatar Laura Hogan

    Cleo and her team did a really great job. They helped us to find the right fit for our family. The communication along the process was always extremely friendly and... read more

    Mads Kruse Avatar Mads Kruse
  • Cleo at Great British Nannies has been absolutely amazing in helping me find the perfect nanny position. In the space of two weeks I received an offer and start within... read more

    lynn mcquillan Avatar lynn mcquillan

    I highly recommend the Great British Nannies agency, as its amazing team provides high-quality services for both the families and candidates. I want to thank Cleo and Irina for their incredible... read more

    Amandine Avatar Amandine

    Cleo and Great British Nannies have provided us with an excellent service. Having looked at another agency, I went with Cleo because she took the time to understand my requirements,... read more

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Josephine V.

Cleo and Great British Nannies have provided us with an excellent service. Having looked at another agency, I went with Cleo because she took the time to understand my requirements, my family environment and me as a person to place the right kind of nanny with us. She is extremely dedicated and efficient and I was able to put my trust in her wholeheartedly to enable her to place a nanny that was an excellent fit into our family.

Zineb B

I recently had the pleasure of working with Cleo to secure a nanny for my employer, and the experience was extremely pleasant. She was professional, quick to respond to our needs, and understanding. It felt like a personalized experience, focused on finding the right match rather than just a quick fix. The process was smooth and stress-free 🙂

Alina L

Working with Cleo was an absolute pleasure. She was consistently proactive and attentive to our needs throughout the nanny search process. Cleo’s professionalism and friendly demeanor made the experience comfortable and stress-free. I highly recommend Cleo for anyone seeking efficient and personalized assistance in finding a nanny. Her exceptional support exceeded our expectations, and we are grateful for her valuable contributions.

Wie Jie Lee

Cleo was extremely meticulous and thoughtful in searching for the suitable candidate for the family. She was also very prompt in her communication and setting up interview with candidates. I would highly recommend as Cleo was very efficient in matching us with a suitable nanny based on our requirements. The entire process was also straightforward and transparent.

J A

I could not recommend Great British Nannies enough, Cleo was super helpful and efficient! They really cater to each family and listened carefully to my needs and matched me with a fantastic candidate. Although finding the right candidate took longer due to brexit rules, it was worth waiting, in order to get somebody who understands our family values.

Anna G

I want to express my gratitude to this agency. The request was not easy, but they picked up a great employee for us who meets all the criteria and the whole family is delighted with her. I recommend this agency!

Pernille H

Cleo has been absolutely fantastic! She has guided us from start to finish through what was a new process for us. In searching for a governess to our 4 children, she was clear and intelligent in her communication. Our needs and values as a family had been taken into consideration which meant we didn’t need to go through endless applications and interviews. We felt listened to and that was reflected in the candidate that we ultimately chose to help with our children’s education and their learning German. We have been matched with our perfect governess and are very grateful to Cleo’s intuitive approach. We couldn’t be happier and recommend Cleo highly to anyone looking to find someone with the right qualifications and mind set to fit your family!

Dee B

GBN were very proactive and involved with finding me a rota nanny position which suited both myself and the family. Cleo was and still is incredibly supportive and always at the end of the phone or email anytime, Cleo you work way too hard, and is always prompt and helpful with responding. I would recommend GBN to any nanny or indeed family looking for the ideal match for both parties.

Georgia B

Working with Cleo has been the best experience for me with a nanny agency so far. After deciding to leave my teaching post to pursue a career as a governess, I signed up with pretty much every nanny agency in London. Great British nannies were the only ones to fully understand my qualifications and listen to what I was looking for. I have now been matched with the absolute perfect family/position for me. The whole process from start to finish was really smooth. I couldn’t recommend Cleo and her team more!

Alysia L

I absolutely adored working with Cleo at Great British Nannies. She was super attentive from the moment I sent in the inquiry for our nanny to after hire. She guided us every step of the way, provided excellent candidates, and helped in every aspect of the hiring process. The process could not have gone smoother. I would recommend them for any nanny/governess needs you may have. We found a wonderful nanny here in KSA and could not be happier. Thanks GBN!!!

Jane M

Great British Nannies has provided me with great personalized assistance and guidance during my time with them. Cleo has taken time to understand what would best suit my needs. She has always responded quickly to any communication and always with a professional but kindly attitude. Maria and Jackie have also always been so helpful to me. I highly recommend this company.

Amber V

Through a friend, I was recommended Great British Nannies and I couldn’t be happier that I was.

Within contacting the agency, I was placed in a fantastic job within three days. The process was straight forward and the team wanted to find out everything about me, not just my childcare experience, to ensure they could find the perfect placement for me.

Cleo interviewed me and from the start kept constant communication throughout the entire process. Whenever I had a question she was more than happy to help and often checked in with me to see how I was getting on. The agency were very supportive and still are to this day. Even now, after being placed with a great family and having a fantastic experience, they always ensure I am doing well and to check if there is anything I need.

I would highly recommend applying to the agency if you are looking for a new role as they won’t just place you anywhere, they will find a good fit for you. Likewise if you are a family looking for your next nanny, you can be certain that Cleo and the rest of the team will take their time to find you the right candidate and not just send over many CVS like a lot of other agencies may.

Thanks Cleo and Great British Nannies for a fantastic experience from start to present.

Laura H

Cleo was an absolute star when I needed her most. I was looking to find another student quickly, who would fit into my existing schedule and she did just that in less than a week of our initial conversation. She is someone who gets things done, which I greatly admire and appreciate. Her encouraging spirit and enthusiastic personality are just what I needed to give me the confidence to take on a new position with a trusted agency. I would recommended Cleo and her agency to anyone looking to be placed in a position, as well as anyone looking for a position to be filled. Whatever your needs are, I have complete confidence in saying Great British Nannies is the most likely to get the job done!

Maryam D

This is the only agency I would reccomend for employer families and employees alike – no false adverts, punctual and timely replies, first class communication, professionalism shines through in every aspect. The CPD accredited courses are detailed and thorough with helpful hints and tips. Eleanor in particular has provided great guidance and is a a wonderful reflection of this company. I look forward to a successful future through this agency and I would not hesitate in using them again.

Lynn M

Cleo at Great British Nannies has been absolutely amazing in helping me find the perfect nanny position. In the space of two weeks I received an offer and start within the next few days. Cleo has been in daily contact with updates and is available day and night with any questions I have had. I can’t thank her enough for all the help she has given me and I highly recommend her Agency.

Andreea G

Thank you Cleo! Thank you Great British Nannies Agency! I have the best contract ever! I love my royal family xxxxx
Good services, lovely colaboration, all the time close to you. I really recommand!

Elena K

helpful and nice.Thank you so much Cleo.

Mark K

I’ve been working in the industry for a number of years and can honestly say that this is one of the most passionate and professional agencies I have dealt with. The level of service and attention to detail is absolutely impeccable. Cleo is a warm, intelligent and dynamic person with whom I’ve had the pleasure of dealing with. They do the basics right in terms of following through and actually doing what they say, because of this everything else flows from then on. With so many questionable agencies out there it’s reassuring to have found one that does things right which ultimately benefits everyone involved, parents, staff and most importantly the children.

Gayane V

I’ve been working in the industry for a number of years and can honestly say that this is one of the most passionate and professional agencies I have dealt with. The level of service and attention to detail is absolutely impeccable. Cleo is a warm, intelligent and dynamic person with whom I’ve had the pleasure of dealing with. They do the basics right in terms of following through and actually doing what they say, because of this everything else flows from then on. With so many questionable agencies out there it’s reassuring to have found one that does things right which ultimately benefits everyone involved, parents, staff and most importantly the children.

Marie L.C

Cleo is certainly one of the very best consultants I have been in contact with in this industry. From the very first contact, I was sure Cleo was exceptionally professional, genuinely caring and an excellent listener. Cleo’s professional ethics are rare and I totally recommend Great British Nannies to parents and children professional governesses and nannies.

Rasha F

Cleo and Great British Nannies have been more than amazing. I contacted them wanting a nannie in a very short period and my requirements were very specific. They replied swiftly and provided me with a few CVs that were all very good and hard to choose from. After choosing the Candidate, Cleo was very helpful and things went very smoothly and quick. When I arrived in london The Nannie Ayaan was pure perfection. She was there to take care of my two children (1.5yrs and 3.5yrs) and my nephew (8yrs) and she did an amazing job despite the major age difference between the children. Cleo has really provided me with the Nannie I need with the exact requirements I had provided to her. The whole experience from A to Z was really perfect and went very very well. I truly recommend GBN.

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Monday - Friday: 9am - 5.30pm

Sat & Sun: Closed

Address locations

3 The Ranch House

Goffs Oak

 EN7 6PH

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