Daily Nannies

A daily nanny (also referred to as a live-out nanny) is a person - usually a female, who comes to the family’s house during the day and performs her childcare duties, but goes back to her own accommodation in the evenings. Daily nanny provided by Royal Nannies will have a minimum of 5 years childcare experience, many of them also hold suitable childcare qualifications. Our daily nannies are experienced to care for children of any age, including newborns. They can be required to have sole charge of the children, where both parents are working away from home, or have shared charge, where they are required to work alongside a parent or another nanny. Daily nanny may also be asked to baby-sit in the evening (outside her standard working hours) providing her with sufficient notice. Her babysitting services are usually paid extra and must be discussed and agreed before employment commencement.

Working hours

• Usually full time - 8-12 hours a day, (Monday to Friday, usually 8am – 6pm)
• Part time – hours to be agreed between you and your daily nanny

Daily Nanny Duties

• Daily Nannies are expected to undertake all nursery duties relating to the children only. This means providing care such as bathing, dressing and preparing nutritious meals.
• Daily live out nanny will be expected to wash, iron and organise the children's clothes and belongings.
• She will ensure that toys are clean and safe, organised and tidied away at the end of the day, and the play area kept clean and tidy.
• Daily nannies will also ensure the children are active and social; for example they will organise play dates, attend baby classes, outings to the park, library etc.
• Daily Nannies will use their knowledge and skills to further the children's development through play. They will provide activities such as creative arts and crafts, construction play, singing, reading and other various learning opportunities.
• Daily Nannies are not expected to do any heavy housework, family cooking or any other chores not related to the children.

Daily Nanny Salary

Salary of a daily live out nanny will depend upon age, experience, and the duties involved.

Daily nannies in London with at least 5 years of childcare experience typically expect salaries ranging from £20 to £25+ gross per hour (with £11.44 being the current national minimum wage) for live-out roles. Rates are higher for nannies specializing in special needs care or working with multiple children. Each position is individually negotiated, and more experienced or highly qualified nannies may command higher salaries. Rates depend on hours required and the nanny’s experience and qualifications.

For a live-out nanny in Central London working 50-60 hours per week, expects salary of £45,000 and £70,000 gross per year for a 50-60 hour workweek with up to two children.

• In London, if you’re hiring a live-out nanny to work from 7 AM to 7 PM, Monday to Friday, it's essential to comply with legal minimum wage and employment standards. Here’s a summary of the key considerations:

• Minimum Wage Requirements:

  As of April 2024, the National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates in the UK are:

  • National Living Wage (21 and over): £11.44 per hour gross

• Calculating Minimum Pay:

  • Hours Worked: 12 hours a day, 5 days a week = 60 hours per week.
  • Hourly Rate: To comply with minimum wage laws, the weekly wage needs to be calculated based on the appropriate rate.

Holiday entitlements

Daily nannies are entitled to a minimum of 4-weeks paid holiday. National Bank holidays are given or additional payment is made. Holiday time is taken at a mutually agreed time. If the family requires their childminder to come on holiday with them, then this must be discussed and agreed prior to employment commencement. All travels expenses, food and nanny’s weekly wage will need to be covered.

What are my responibilities as nanny's employer?

The employer is responsible for paying the nannies tax and national insurance. Can be arranged via nannytax.co.uk

Daily nannies available in:

All London areas including, but not limited to: Chelsea - Sloane Square / Knightsbridge / Kensington and Kensington High Street - Gloucester Road / Highbury and Islington / Fulham / Finchley / Chiswick / Hampstead / Hammersmith and Shepherd Bush / Earls Court / Marylebone - Baker Street / Pimlico / St Johns Wood / Victoria / Wimbledon / Westminster / Holland Park/ Notting Hill / Richmond / Regent's park