Emergency nannies in London, often the same day
Nanny off sick, school closed or plans collapsed. Message or call us and we go straight to our pre-vetted standby pool.
- Cost
- From £15–£20 gross per hour based on experience
- Best for
- Today or tomorrow, when something has fallen through.
- Rating
- 5.0 from 130+ Google reviews
What's included
- Same-day or next-day childcare cover
- Supervision at home while you work
- School and nursery pick-ups and drop-offs
- Meal prep and feeding
- Active indoor and outdoor play
- Homework support and evening routines
How we match you
Message our WhatsApp line and we activate the standby pool straight away. Profiles usually come back within 30 minutes and cover can start the same day. No membership, no notice period, and we handle the handover details directly with you by phone.
- Often placed the same day
- Fully vetted with enhanced DBS and First Aid certification
- Energetic, screen-free approach to keep kids occupied
- A few hours, a full day, or longer, at home, at work or travelling
Common questions
- Can I get a nanny today in London?
- Often, yes. We reply within 30 minutes, 7 days a week. Profiles usually come back within 30 minutes and cover can start the same day.
- How much does emergency childcare cost?
- Nanny pay is £15–£20 gross an hour depending on experience. The booking fee is £15 plus VAT a day for 1–4 hours, or £20 plus VAT a day for over 4 hours. No membership is needed.
- Do I need to be a member to book emergency cover?
- No. There's no membership or notice period needed to activate emergency cover. Members get guaranteed backup care as part of their membership.
- What can an emergency nanny help with?
- Same-day or next-day cover at home while you work, school and nursery pick-ups, meals, active play, homework and the evening routine.
- Can I book a temporary nanny for a few days or weeks?
- Yes. Temporary cover for a few days is booked per day, at £15 plus VAT a day for 1–4 hours or £20 plus VAT for longer days. Bookings of over a week are £150 plus VAT a week. Nanny pay is £15–£20 gross an hour on top.
- Are emergency nannies vetted?
- Every carer has an Enhanced DBS check, First Aid, verified references, ID and Right to Work checks, and a face-to-face interview with us before they meet your family.
Other ways we help
Based in Twickenham and covering all 32 London boroughs and the City.