Looking for a Nanny or Household Staff?

Harmony at Home is a multi-award-winning nanny and household staff agency serving parents throughout the UK and overseas. With over two decades of experience, our caring team of over 20 local branches connects families with fully vetted nannies, maternity practitioners, and household staff.

"*" indicates required fields

Award-Winning UK Nanny & Household Staff Agency

We have helped thousands of families find the right childcare, with our network of professional nannies, maternity practitioners and household staff. Our candidates have enhanced DBS certificates and are fully vetted and reference checked. We uphold the highest standards and are winners of the Nanny Agency of the Year award.

Looking for staff?

For Parents

Our Childcare Services

Find the perfect match for your family – with a comprehensive range of high quality and flexible childcare options, including Norland Nannies.

Every Harmony at Home Nanny, Maternity Nurse and Childcare Expert undergoes a strict vetting and interview process before we present them to you.

Find your local branch

Hire a Maternity Practitioner

See all childcare services

Why Harmony at Home?

Household Staff Recruitment

Household Staff Services

We are specialists in finding domestic household staff for discerning households across the UK and internationally.

Our consultants offer a safe, confidential, discreet, and bespoke service tailored to the individual’s requirements.

We find staff for private households, estates, family offices and hospitality by working closely with you to ensure the perfect match is found.

Call us to find out more

Household Staff Services

Franchise Opportunities

Start your own business

We are always looking for motivated recruitment experts, who are interested in starting up their own Nanny and Household Staff Agency as a Harmony at Home Franchise in their local area.

Over the past two decades, we have developed a simple and successful model, which provides a profitable source of income for our franchisees – and a guaranteed Harmony at Home level of childcare and domestic household staff provision to local parents and principals.

Find out more

Book a discovery call

Vote in our Awards

Key Services

Professional Nannies

Full-time, part-time, live-in, live-out and night nannies matched to your family.

Household Staff

Including housekeepers, personal assistants, domestic couples and tutors.

Maternity Practitioners

Certified professionals for newborn baby care. Find out more.

Get Started - Find Your Local Agency

Why Trust Us?

Vetted Candidates

Every candidate is interviewed in person and undergoes enhanced DBS checks, identity verification, and reference checks.

Registered & Insured

We are registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) as a data controller under UK data protection law. We are fully insured and our contracts and practices meet industry standards.

Award-Winning

Our agency and franchisees have earned top honours (e.g. Nanny Agency of the Year awards).

Client Satisfaction

We display genuine testimonials and metrics to show our track record.

How It Works

Consultation

Tell us your needs; age of children, duties, schedule.

Matching

We present carefully selected candidates who meet your criteria.

Interview & Hire

Interview nannies with our support. Once hired, we provide an 8-week credit agreement if needed.

Ongoing Support

Our agency helps with contracts, payroll setup, and any questions along the way.

Frequently Asked Questions

What qualifications do Harmony at Home candidates have?

Our nannies and maternity practitioners often hold childcare credentials like Norland, NNEB, CACHE, BTEC, NVQ or NAMCW diplomas. They may also have teaching or nursing qualifications, all of which we verify before placement.

How are candidates checked before placement?

Candidates are thoroughly screened: we conduct face to face interviews, check identity, qualifications, perform an enhanced DBS check, and speak to references.

What’s the benefit of using an agency?

An agency saves you time and adds expertise: we handle advertising, vetting and screening, so you get pre qualified, suitable candidates. Clients gain peace of mind because we meet candidates in person and ensure they’re fully vetted.

How long has Harmony at Home been in business?

Harmony at Home was founded in 2004, giving us two decades of childcare recruitment experience.

Do parents need Ofsted-registered nannies?

Ofsted registration is not legally required for nannies, but many nannies choose to join the voluntary Childcare Register. This allows parents to use government schemes like Tax-Free Childcare when hiring them.

What our customers say about us

“Thank you so much Frankie for the truly personalised bespoke service you gave us in our search for a new Nanny. We have been enormously impressed by the care and attention you showed throughout the recruitment process and by the standard of candidates you put forward for the role.” Natasha Kaplinsky, June 2020

Natasha Kaplinsky

I had a very good experience with Harmony at Home. I found the service very responsive and professional and tailored to my requirements. In a short period of time I got the perfect candidate for my family and the kids love her. I would recommend using your services to anyone. Alessandra Fumarola, London.

Alessandra Fumarola, London

Jean-Claude from Harmony at Home Nanny Agency Devon and Cornwall provided me with a consistently high quality service, which was very efficient. He quickly found me the right nanny. We needed childcare at very short notice, the nanny found was excellent, she exceeded our expectations and was very caring and capable.

Rose Griffiths, Cornwall

Many thanks for all your help in finding us a nanny. You really listened to what our needs were & managed to send the perfect candidate. Our own modern day Mary Poppins! It is going to make going back to work so much easier, knowing there is someone I really trust at home with my children.

Kate, mother of two, Bristol

Chris & I would like to thank you for finding our amazing Maternity Nurse. She got us up and running and into a routine quickly. The service you provided was excellent and very thorough. I can highly recommend your services, many thanks again.

Naomi, mother of one, Hampshire

Finding a new nanny is rarely a straight forward process, but it was made considerably easier for us once we contacted Harmony at Home. The hands-on insightful approach matched our requirements with the candidates’ expectations and experience. All in all, this resulted in us finding a great new nanny whom we are very happy with. Harmony at Home delivers a professional yet sensitive service which we would highly recommend.

Jason & Emma, Sussex

We felt the service was very professional and requests were dealt with very promptly. A number of very suitable candidates were available. We are very satisfied with the service, and have also had very positive feedback from prospective nannies too! Julia, London. Thank you for helping us find our nanny for our son. Things are going very well and she is absolutely wonderful with him. The service provided was excellent, you were very helpful.

Cathryn, mother of two, Kent

The service is fabulously efficient. Their staff are friendly and knowledgeable on a personal level. Great advice was given on all areas. A really lovely approach – we will be recommending for a fast track route to ‘Harmony At Home’ – it really works! Thank you so much.

Lindsay, Hampshire

Having previously used the Norland agency to find a nanny I was nervous about whether a regional agency could deliver to the same standards of quality and care. I believe that Harmony at Home did just that. The attentiveness, speed and quality of service provided by Harmony at Home Essex were impressive. One month in with our new nanny and both my husband and two young boys couldn’t be happier. Thank you!

Abi, Essex

Having just moved house and into a new area, Frankie at Harmony At Home was immensely helpful at a fairly stressful time and I am delighted with the Nanny we have found through Harmony At Home. We found the service Harmony at home provided to be very efficient, comprehensive and better than the other agencies we used.

Mrs K Hunt, Sussex

I needed a temporary nanny. I found the service Harmony At Home provided to be excellent and very efficient. They found me a nanny at very short notice.

Ann Kerr, Surrey

Harmony at Home was extremely helpful finding us a potty-training specialist in NW London. They were professional, resourceful, and responsive, providing us with a number of different care plans to choose from. We were given two different nannies to choose from, both with unique skill sets, and these were found within 3-4hrs of submitting the request (our requirement was very last minute!). Most importantly, the Harmony at Home service was very flexible – catering to our exact bespoke requirements (we have twin boys, aged 2). I will definitely be using the service again as our twins grow up. Thank you! Jason Green, North West London.

Jason Green, North West London

I have no hesitation in recommending this Nanny Agency, I was able to go to work knowing that my twins were happy and that the fit with the nanny sourced by Harmony at Home was right.

Liz Jefferson, Doodie Stark owner

A Premier Nanny Agency

Want to know why Harmony at Home is one of the UK’s most trusted and loved childcare and nanny agencies in London, the UK and Overseas?

Our founder Frankie Gray, a qualified Norland nanny and mum of three, started Harmony at Home Nanny Agency to give parents outstanding levels of service and care.

We really care about what we do, that’s why all our Branches have to demonstrate through an Audit that they meet our best practice guidelines.

Best Nanny Agency in London

For Childcare Professionals and Work seekers

Boost your professional portfolio and CV with courses for professional child carers and work seekers.

You can purchase products from our Professional Nanny Shop.

Looking for a new role? Our agencies are always interested to hear from experienced nannies, childcare experts, and household staff, sign up and find your perfect job with us.

Browse our Top Childcare and Household Jobs Here

January Start, full time, live out, Temp Mothers Help/nanny, Billingshurst, West Sussex

12 mins ago

from £9,450 gross for the 10 weeks (£18 - £20 phr) · Full Time

January Start, full time, live out, Temp Mothers Help/nanny, Billingshurst, West Sussex. A very busy family need a reliable, proactive Nanny/Mothers Help to come and help them from 20th of January 2027, for approximately 10 weeks. The duties for the position is to help the with school runs and light housekeeping. This will include helping

View job

Sam Armstrong

Full time and part time Nursery Educators Finchampstead Wokingham Berkshire

15 hrs ago

£32,750 gross per annum for level 3 and £31,750 gross per annum for level 2 This is a permanent Nursery position. · Full Time

This leading independent prep and pre-prep school and nursery are looking for permanent Level 2 or 3 qualified Nursery Educators who are nurturing and enjoy working as part of a great team. They will consider full or part-time, if full time it’s a 42.5 hour week and if part-time, they will ideally need the candidate

View job

Philippa Day

Full-Time Housekeeper Nanny Live-In or Live-Out near Newbury Berkshire

16 hrs ago

£45,000 - £48,000 · Full Time

A warm and welcoming family of five based on a private estate in West Berkshire are seeking an experienced Housekeeper/Nanny to join their household team and help ensure the smooth running of their busy family home. The household already has a Head Housekeeper, and this position will work alongside them to provide consistent housekeeping cover

View job

Philippa Day

Full time Norland Nanny Abingdon Oxfordshire

17 hrs ago

Circa £65,000 gross per annum · Full Time

This warm professional family are looking for a sole charge Norland nanny who can start ASAP for their twins who are just under two years old in Abingdon Oxfordshire . The role is Monday -Friday and they are looking for the Nanny to work a 50-hour week with a salary of circa £65,000 gross per

View job

Philippa Day

A Fantastic Rewarding Position for a Qualified, Live Out, Fun, Proactive , ASAP Start Nanny in Limpley Stoke in Wiltshire.

18 hrs ago

In the region of £45K · Full Time

A Fantastic Rewarding Position for a Qualified, Live Out, Fun, Proactive , ASAP Start Nanny in Limpley Stoke in Wiltshire. A busy professional family need a fun, reliable and nurturing Nanny to come and be part of this amazing family home in Limpley Stoke, the position is for ASAP start, however they are happy to

View job

Sam Armstrong

Part time Housekeeper role in Warsash, SO31

19 hrs ago

Up to £20 gross per hour · Part Time

Part time Housekeeper role in Warsash, SO31 This client is looking for a part time, self-employed housekeeper to assist with the running of their high end private 5 bedroom residence. The hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8am to 2pm throughout the year. There could be some flexibility on the hours of work however, mornings

View job

Maxine Wall

Wedding Nannies in Bath

1 day ago

£18 gross per hour · Live out

We are looking for 4 nannies to help supervise children during the evening of 29th December at a wedding in Bath. The children will have access to their own dedicated room adjoining the main wedding reception, with all parents remaining on site throughout the evening. The main priority is that the children are safe, happy

View job

Zoe Fearnley

Maternity Practitioner needed in early December, based in London

2 days ago

£375pd gross · Self Employed Role

This is a lovely opportunity to support first-time parents as they settle into life with their new baby following their return home from hospital. The family will be staying with the maternal grandparents for the first few weeks, providing a wonderful opportunity for everyone to adjust and enjoy this special time together. The family are

View job

Georgina Ware

Twin Maternity night nanny needed in South Croydon for 6 weeks

2 days ago

£27ph gross · Part Time

A lovely opportunity to support a family with their beautiful 7-week-old twin girls, who are thriving and doing well. The family are now looking for some overnight support to help them get a little more rest and feel confident and supported during these early weeks. The twins are combination fed, and mum is keen to

View job

Georgina Ware

Full Time, Live In, Junior Nanny, Penn, Buckinghamshire

3 days ago

Aged 18-20 - £36,673 gross per annum / Aged 21+ - £42,959 gross per annum · Full Time

A lovely family based in Penn, Buckinghamshire is seeking a Live-In Junior Nanny to care for their bright, curious 18 month old toddler. This is a long-term, full-time position for someone who genuinely loves working with young children and takes pride in creating a happy, stimulating and well-structured environment in which a child can thrive.

View job

Jo Vowles