by governess | Aug 7, 2026 | Nanny
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...
by governess | May 13, 2026 | Nanny
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...
by governess | May 4, 2026 | Nanny
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...
by governess | Apr 10, 2026 | Nanny
A nanny candidate recently called our agency with clear availability: “I’m an experienced nanny, available Monday to Friday, nine to five.” My response surprised her: “Me too—that’s exactly the schedule I’d want in my life!”...
by governess | Mar 26, 2026 | Nanny
Communication forms the bedrock of every successful relationship, yet in nanny-family arrangements, establishing effective communication patterns presents unique challenges that don’t exist in typical workplace relationships or personal friendships. The intimate...
by governess | Mar 18, 2026 | Nanny
When families hire nannies, they naturally hope for lasting relationships—stable, consistent care that allows children to form secure attachments and families to rely on dependable support. Yet many nanny-family relationships end prematurely, not because of dramatic...
