Governess Services

Little Ones are an established British Domestic Staffing Agency based in Central London. We are well renowned for our permanent Governess and Nanny services in London and globally.  Our Consultants are trained and experienced in placing Governess in Europe, the Middle East and Russia.

Our Governess and Nanny's are educated to the highest level. Our candidates come with years of experience in the care and tuition of pre-school and school aged children. Each candidate has a particular method of educating and raising children, we take care to match candidates with your family’s ethos.

Our Governess’ and Nanny's undergo specialist vetting procedures developed over the years we have operated successfully as an Agency. For more information about vetting procedures see Parents and Employers.

For a no obligation discussion about your childcare options, or to view some possible candidates or for Governess vacancies we have available - please contact Little Ones on +44 (0) 207 580 3113. To view Little Ones' Consultant profiles please visit Our Consultants.

Below are details regarding what may be expected of a Governess or Senior Nanny:

• Governess and Senior Nanny's are experienced professionals charged with the education and social development of children in a private home.
• Governess and Senior Nanny's will be employed to work 5 or 6 days per week and may work alongside a nanny or mothers’ help.
• Governess normally care for children between the ages of 3 to 16. Senior Nanny's care for newborns and older.
• A Governess or Senior Nanny will have a teaching background or have higher education and a minimum of 5 years professional experience.
• A Governess or Senior Nanny will often teach children in their care a second language.
• A Governess will teach social etiquette and expand a child’s cultural understanding.
• A Governess may teach a musical instrument.
• Homework tuition is an essential part of a Governess duties.
• Governess and Senior Nanny salaries range dependant on experience from £500 net per week in London and £600 to £1200 net per week outside the UK.
• For Little Ones fees please see Agency Terms and Conditions or speak with one of our trained consultants.