Not every family needs — or can justify — a full-time, live-in nanny. A part-time nanny is one of the most common arrangements we place, and often the best fit for families juggling school hours, hybrid working, and a couple of very full evenings a week.
What «part-time» usually means
There’s no single legal definition, but in practice a part-time nanny in London typically works somewhere between 15 and 30 hours a week, spread across two to four days.
What’s actually included
- School or nursery drop-off and pick-up
- Preparing meals and snacks
- Homework support and reading time
- Age-appropriate activities and outings
- Light, child-related tidying
- A handover with parents at the end of the day
What a part-time nanny is not is a general housekeeper. Their focus stays on the children.
Who this arrangement suits
- Families with hybrid or flexible working hours needing cover on specific days
- School-age children needing reliable after-school care
- Parents wanting consistency without the cost of live-in care
A part-time nanny isn’t a «lesser» version of a full-time one — it’s simply a different shape of the same job, sized to your week.
How we vet part-time nannies
Part-time candidates go through exactly the same checks as full-time ones: written and verbal reference checks, an Enhanced DBS certificate, and up-to-date Paediatric First Aid training.