Villa in Marbella, family of 4, seasonal residence with guests; Format: full-time, live-in (private room with bathroom); 5/2 schedule, paid vacation, annual flights home
When a family needs a live-in nanny
A live-in nanny is needed when the family requires not only reliable childcare but also a resident professional who takes responsibility for daily routines, household flexibility and travel support.
Ideal for families with demanding work schedules or frequent travel who need a responsible person in the home to manage day-to-day childcare.
Perfect for families who move or live across countries: a live-in nanny provides stability, helps the child adapt, and maintains consistent routines.
When it is important to keep feeding, sleep, learning and discipline consistent — a permanent nanny usually achieves the best results.
Having a live-in nanny reduces risks associated with an empty house, enables quick response to emergencies, and ensures continuous oversight of the child’s daily life.
What nannies do we present to families
Before concluding a contract and discussing your request in detail, we can send you several nanny profiles as examples, however their current availability and relevance to a specific vacancy will need to be clarified separately.
International live-in nanny placement and relocation support
With a live-in placement, geography is almost always the first constraint. A nanny doesn't just need to reach the family — she needs the right to live and work legally in their country, and in each of them if the family keeps several residences. We verify passport, visa status and work authorisation before we ever show you a candidate, so your time isn't spent on profiles that won't clear a border.
In every search we take into account the languages of the family and the child, the rhythm and climate of the country, the nanny's readiness for long flights and changing time zones, and her experience of living in private residences and working alongside other household staff.
What a live-in nanny does for your family
Responsibilities are tailored in the contract but commonly include:
- Maintaining consistent sleep, meal and hygiene routines
- Preparing children’s meals according to an agreed menu (if required)
- Household safety oversight and immediate response to everyday incidents
- Support with school program and homework assistance (within the nanny’s competence)
- Daily developmental activities for preschoolers: play-based learning, sensory play, fine motor skills
- Implementing individual development plans and activities agreed with parents
Extended duties (travel, household assistance, schedule management) are discussed separately and fixed in agreements.
Why families choose Royal Keeper for a live-in nanny
We save your time and reduce hiring risks — selecting vetted professionals who are ready to live in your home.
Our private database includes professionals who only work via trusted agencies; many do not publish public resumes.
We consider the child’s age, family rules, routine, languages and live-in requirements to quickly present suitable candidates.
We assist with the nanny’s adaptation, monitor the role against the contract, and initiate a new search if the match is not working out.
We help assess visa options, employment formats and prepare contracts that reflect the specifics of a live-in arrangement.
We check references, private family experience, work history and, if necessary, medical documentation before interviews.
Most families who first try to find a nanny on their own encounter the same difficulties — lack of time, uncertainty, and the risk of making a mistake. Royal Keeper takes care of all that so you can focus on your family instead of endless interviews.
Need household staff or a nanny?
Leave a request and a Royal Keeper recruiter will get in touch
to discuss your needs and propose the first candidates.
How we recruit staff
We discuss the family's lifestyle, schedule, level of responsibility, and service expectations — not just a list of duties.
We record all key collaboration terms in an individual contract. After signing, the team launches the project.
We run an extensive search, interview candidates, and verify their experience, references, and work history.
You receive a shortlist with detailed profiles and recruiter notes; interviews are arranged with selected candidates.
We help agree on terms, support onboarding, and remain available for any questions after the candidate starts.
Safety and privacy
standards
standards
We work with private households where what matters
is not just skills, but the nanny's ethics too.
Verified experience in private households and checked references.
Competency-based interviews: reactions to non-standard situations, approach to discipline, gadgets and personal boundaries.
Confidentiality: ban on publishing family photos and information, NDA on request.
VIP environment understanding: many nannies have already worked in public and international families.
About Us
Royal Keeper is an international agency for the selection of premium household staff and nannies for families around the world, founded in 2000. For over 25 years we have combined luxury service standards with a very attentive approach to each family.
Our recruitment team speaks several languages and works with clients across Europe, the UK, the USA, the Middle East and Asia, so we understand the cultural nuances and requirements of different countries.
We build long-term relationships: most families come back to us or refer their friends, and candidates bring their colleagues and acquaintances.
Service pricing and cooperation terms
Ranges from 12% to 22% of the specialist’s annual salary and depends on the country of recruitment, the level of the position, the urgency of the search, and the selected contract format. The replacement guarantee period ranges from 6 to 12 months, and the number of replacements depends on the selected contract.
Payment is made in two stages: an initial deposit is required to confirm the order and start work on the request, and the remaining balance is paid after the candidate has been approved.
Special conditions are available for returning clients, repeat requests, and orders involving the selection of several specialists for one family.
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