Nanny Agency FAQs | Orla's Nanny Agency

Question 1

What areas do you cover?

Accepted Answer

North Kent: Dartford, Gravesend, Sevenoaks, Swanley, Bexley, Bromley. Mid & West Kent: Maidstone, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Ashford. Surrey: Guildford, Woking, Epsom, Reigate, Esher, Weybridge. Sussex: Brighton, Crawley, Horsham, East Grinstead, Haywards Heath. Plus the towns and villages in between. If you're not sure we cover you, just ask.

Question 2

How do you vet your nannies?

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Every nanny is interviewed, has their references checked and holds an enhanced DBS check. We only introduce nannies we'd trust with our own children.

Question 3

What is your agency fee?

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We charge a one-off placement fee once you've chosen and hired your nanny. Get in touch and we'll explain our fees for the type of care you need.

Question 4

How long does it take to find a nanny?

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It depends on what you need, but we usually start introducing suitable nannies within a couple of weeks. Get in touch as early as you can, especially for September starts.

Question 5

How much does a nanny cost?

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Nanny pay depends on the hours, whether the role is live-in or live-out, and where you live. We'll talk you through typical rates in your area. As an employer you'll usually also pay employer's National Insurance and pension contributions.

Question 6

What's the difference between a nanny and a childminder?

Accepted Answer

A nanny looks after your children in your own home and works around your family's routine. A childminder looks after several families' children in their own home.

Question 7

Can I use Tax-Free Childcare to pay a nanny?

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You may be able to if your nanny is registered with Ofsted on the Childcare Register. Ask us and we'll explain how it works.

Question 8

Do you provide babysitters for one-off evenings?

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Yes. We arrange babysitters for regular evenings, one-off nights out, weekends, weddings and events.

Question 9

Do you arrange maternity cover?

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Yes. We find experienced temporary nannies to cover your nanny's maternity leave or any other long absence, for a few months or a full year.

Question 10

Can a nanny do school pick-ups and after-school care?

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Yes. Our after-school nannies collect children from school or nursery, take them to clubs, help with homework, make tea and start the bedtime routine.

Question 11

I'm a nanny. Can I register with you?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we'd love to hear from you. Email orlasnannyagency@gmail.com or use our Register with Us page.

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