At a glance (2026): Babysitter: €15–20/hour Part-time after-school nanny: from a few hundred €/month (depending on hours) Nanny-housekeeper: €1,600–1,800 net/month Full-time nanny: from €2,000 net/month Specialist or international live-in roles: €4,000+/month The...
Few parenting moments feel more frustrating than watching a child dissolve into tears, anger, or complete emotional meltdown because they lost a board game, came second in a race, or didn’t win the prize they wanted. These intense reactions to losing—flipping...
Childcare represents physically demanding, hands-on work that involves constant movement, close physical contact with children, messy activities, and the kind of practical demands that make certain presentation choices functional necessities rather than optional...
Every family employing a nanny hopes to find someone exceptional—a caregiver who doesn’t simply meet minimum standards but genuinely elevates family life, supports children’s development meaningfully, and becomes an invaluable partner in one of...
Timea is the founder of The Governess & Co. Over the past three years, she’s worked with over 600 families and countless talented childcare professionals across Marbella, Madrid, and beyond. Through these experiences, she’s witnessed how understanding...
