“Live-in nanny vs au pair” is one of the most common mix-ups families make when searching for childcare, and it’s an easy one to make. In practice, the two are generally quite different. An au pair is typically a young person on a cultural exchange,...
Finding a trusted, English-speaking nanny in Marbella comes down to a few things: knowing where to look, how to check candidates properly, and when a specialist nanny agency can make the process easier. Here’s a general overview for parents across the Costa del...
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...
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...
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...
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!”...
