Holiday nannies in London for half-term and summer
Full days, roughly 8am–6pm, planned around sport, outings and creative days, at home or travelling with your family.
- Cost
- From £15–£20 gross per hour based on experience
- Best for
- Full days to fill during half-term, summer and school closures.
- Rating
- 5.0 from 130+ Google reviews
What's included
- Full-day care during school holidays or family trips
- Active outdoor games, sports and fitness challenges
- Arts, crafts and creative indoor activities
- Outings, playdates and camps
- Nutritious meals and snacks
- Holiday homework and light educational tasks
How we match you
Tell us your dates and our dedicated team sends same-day shortlisted profiles, usually from carers you've already met. You get an outline day plan for the week before it starts, and support over WhatsApp throughout the block, including for travel bookings.
- Sporty, active mentors who know how to keep kids moving
- At home, full-day cover, or travelling with your family
- Book a few days, a week, or the whole break
- Fully vetted: DBS, First Aid, face-to-face interviews, references
Common questions
- How much does a holiday nanny cost in London?
- Nanny pay is £15–£20 gross an hour depending on experience. Holiday or longer bookings of over a week have a booking fee of £150 plus VAT a week.
- How far ahead should I book holiday childcare?
- School-holiday blocks book up 4–6 weeks ahead, and Easter and summer go first. Send us your dates and we'll hold a block while we match a carer to your children's ages and sports.
- Can a holiday nanny travel with our family?
- Yes. Holiday nannies can work at home or travel with you, and we support the booking over WhatsApp throughout.
- What does a day with a holiday nanny look like?
- You get an outline day plan for the week before it starts: outdoor games and sport, outings, playdates and camp drop-offs, creative indoor time, meals and some light holiday homework.
- How are your holiday 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.