Daily childcare
Supervision, play, age-appropriate activities, nursery or school routines and the agreed structure of the children's day.
Childcare-led household support
The role begins with the children, their routines and child-related duties.
Filipino nanny agency in London
Find a Filipino nanny for your family.
Filipino Domestic Services introduces London households to Filipino nanny candidates for live-in, live-out, full-time, part-time and temporary childcare roles.
A nanny role is defined by childcare responsibility.
The children and their daily care must remain the main responsibility. The brief can include child-related meals, laundry, tidying and routines, but it should not quietly expand into full household management.
Check whether a nanny is the right roleDefining the position
What can sit within a nanny brief?
Each household sets the exact duties, schedule and level of responsibility. The strongest briefs distinguish core childcare from additional preferences.
Child-related practical work
Preparing agreed meals for the children, organising their belongings and keeping child-used areas orderly.
Child-related laundry
Washing, folding and organising the children's clothing, bedding and agreed equipment where this forms part of the role.
School, activities and travel
Collections, appointments, classes, outings and family travel where these duties, hours and expenses are agreed in advance.
Choose a different role when childcare is not the clear priority.
If household work is substantial as well as childcare, nanny or nanny-housekeeper? Compare the workload before settling the title.
Nanny-housekeeperChoose this when childcare and household work are both substantial, recurring responsibilities and the time split can be defined.→
Mother's helpChoose this when a parent remains actively involved and needs shared childcare plus agreed practical support.→
HousekeeperChoose this when running the home, cleaning, laundry, cooking and organisation are the main purpose of the position.→
Set the working arrangement after the role is clear.
The same childcare-led role can be structured in different ways. Hours, accommodation and length of engagement describe the arrangement, not the job title.
The household provides suitable accommodation and defines working hours, privacy, time off and boundaries around availability.
The nanny works agreed hours and travels to the family home. Location, start times and travel expectations matter to the search.
State the days, weekly hours, start and finish times, school-term requirements and any regular flexibility expected.
Use a clear fixed-term brief for cover, holidays, short-term childcare needs or another defined period.
From brief to decision
How the nanny introduction process works.
Filipino Domestic Services uses the household's brief to understand the nanny position and make introductions. The household then assesses each candidate and decides whom to employ.
See the full matching processWrite the nanny brief
Describe the children, duties, schedule, location, arrangement and essential requirements.
Consider introductions
Filipino Domestic Services uses reasonable endeavours to introduce candidates it considers suitable for the work described.
Interview and assess
The household interviews candidates, considers suitability and follows up references, qualifications and required checks.
Agree employment
The household decides whom to employ or engage and remains responsible for the resulting arrangement.
Agency-supplied option
Prefer not to employ the nanny directly?
For an agency-supplied nanny assignment, you pay FDS rather than employing the worker directly. Pricing starts from £25/hour with a minimum engagement of 3 hours per session. The final hourly charge and any agreed travel or other expenses are confirmed before the assignment.
Agency-supplied nannyFrom £25/hourMinimum 3 hours per sessionCompare both pricing routesStart an enquiry
For a direct placement, the household makes the hiring decision and becomes the employer.
For a direct placement, Filipino Domestic Services introduces candidates. The household is responsible for assessing suitability, agreeing the contract and salary, confirming the right to work, arranging payroll and meeting its employment obligations.
Household employer guideReview the practical responsibilities that follow a direct hire.Understand nanny tax before you hireSee how PAYE, employee and employer National Insurance and pension duties affect a household employer.
Fees and pricingReview the current agency fee structure and engagement routes.
Current client termsRead the conditions governing introductions, engagement and responsibilities.
Prepare these details before making an enquiry.
ChildrenNumber of children, ages and relevant routines.
DutiesCore childcare duties and any child-related practical tasks.
ScheduleDays, weekly hours, start times and required flexibility.
ArrangementLive-in or live-out, full-time, part-time or temporary.
LocationPostcode, travel expectations and school or activity routes.
EssentialsDriving, travel, newborn experience, cooking or other genuine requirements.
For the next decision, use the full guide to Filipino nanny costs, see whether you need someone at short notice?, and review how we vet every nanny.
Questions about hiring a nanny through Filipino Domestic Services.
Can a nanny also complete household duties?
A nanny can complete agreed child-related duties. Choose a nanny-housekeeper when general household work is a substantial and recurring part of the position.
Can Filipino Domestic Services introduce live-in and live-out nannies?
Yes. The household should state the required arrangement, hours, location and accommodation details when providing the brief.
Who employs the nanny?
For a direct placement, the household employs or engages the chosen candidate and is responsible for the contract, pay, payroll and relevant employment obligations.
Can I interview candidates before deciding?
Yes. The household interviews candidates and makes its own assessment of suitability before making an offer.
What checks should the household complete?
The current client terms place responsibility on the household to satisfy itself about suitability, follow up references and relevant qualifications, and complete the checks required for the role.
Tell Filipino Domestic Services about the nanny role you need.
Send the children's ages, core duties, location, schedule and preferred working arrangement.