Our fees
Whether you’re hiring a full-time nanny, a part-time nanny or just need some temporary support, learn more about our fee structure and how we can help you find the right nanny for you.
At Hummingbird Home Staff, we believe that our fees should be simple, clear and transparent so that you can be sure of what you will be charged.
We have designed our fees so that they will fairly reflect the hours worked by, and the experience of, the nanny that you employ. After all, you would rightly expect to be charged less for a nanny that does not have the same experience as someone with many years spent in childcare.
This is usually reflected in the gross hourly rate of pay you agree with your nanny. Please note that all fees below are exclusive of VAT.
Permanent Placement Fee
Our permanent placement fees are 12.5% of the gross annual wage of the nanny. This is calculated by multiplying the weekly gross pay by 52 weeks. The fee charged will be subject to a minimum of £600.
For example, for a nanny who earns £300 gross per week, the fee would be £1950.00 and is calculated as £300 x 52 weeks x 12.5%
If you are employing a live-in nanny or a live-in nanny housekeeper, the fee will be calculated at 15%
Permanent Placement Fees in London
If you are looking for hire a nanny in London, our inner and Greater London fees are 15% of the gross annual wage. If you are employing iive-in nannies/housekeepers, the fees are calculated at 17.5% of the gross annual wage, with a minimum fee of £800.
Temporary Placement
A temporary placement is any position of six months’ duration or less. In this situation, our fees will be based on a flat rate applied for each day that the nanny works for you.
First day £65.00 /London £80.00
Per day thereafter £20.00 /London £30.00
If you have a specific need for a longer-term temporary nanny, we would be happy to discuss options for an appropriate basis of employment and more cost-effective fee structure. Placements lasting longer than 12 weeks will attract a full placement fee as above.
Overseas Placement
As a specialist nanny agency with years of experience, we can also help provide nannies for overseas placements, however information on our fees for overseas placements are available on request.
For full details of the basis of our fees, please refer to Section 5 in the Hummingbird Nannies Terms and Conditions of Business.
Replacement Policy
At Hummingbird Home Staff, we realise that sometimes circumstances change and things may not work out. If within eight weeks you and your nanny part company, we will find a suitable replacement without further charge.
However, to qualify for a replacement, you need to make sure that the following conditions have been met:
- You have paid the appropriate placement fee in full within our seven-day terms
- You tell Hummingbird Home sSaff of any termination within two days
- You have not changed significantly any of the original requirements for the nanny
- The nanny did not resign due to unreasonable demands placed upon them or because you significantly changed their duties
- You still intend to employ a nanny.
For full details of the basis of our replacement service please refer to Section 7 in the Hummingbird Home Staff Terms and Conditions of Business.
Why Choose Hummingbird Home Staff for Nanny Recruitment?
At Hummingbird Home Staff, we have over 35 years of experience helping families find the perfect nannies to suit their needs.
We understand how important it is to find the right person to welcome into your home and care for your children, which is why we put our philosophy at the centre of everything we do: “Children are the heart of every home.”
When you enlist the help of Hummingbird Home Staff to help you find a nanny, rest assured that we will not only find the perfect person for the job, but we will also do so quickly and efficiently.
We’ll take care of the entire process from beginning to end, including screening candidates and conducting interviews, to ensure the process is as seamless as possible.
Whether you are hiring a full-time nanny or a part-time nanny, live-in or live-out nannies, after school nannies, or nanny housekeepers, thanks to our unbeatable experience in nanny recruitment, you can count on us to find the right nanny for your family.
Find the Right Nanny for Your Family with Hummingbird
As one of the best nanny agencies in London, at Hummingbird, we have a proven track record in helping families find the perfect nanny for their needs.
We are proud to work with some of the best nannies in the country and will also ensure we get to know you and your family so we can find the right nanny for you.
If you’d like to learn more about our services or have any questions about our fees or the process of hiring a full-time nanny, contact us today to learn more about how we can help.