Portuguese Nanny Agency – Trusted Bilingual Childcare with a Lusophone Touch
At French Nanny Agency, we specialise in connecting families in London and across the UK with outstanding multilingual nannies. While we are known for our expertise in French-speaking childcare professionals, we are equally proud to offer high-calibre placements from other language backgrounds. Our Portuguese Nanny Agency provides families with qualified, bilingual nannies who combine professionalism, warmth, and cultural depth.
Whether you’re seeking a Portuguese-speaking live-in nanny, after-school help, or a bilingual early years specialist, we tailor each placement to meet your family’s unique needs.
Why Choose a Portuguese-Speaking Nanny?
Portuguese nannies are renowned for their nurturing nature, strong family values, and dedication to child development. With roots in a culture that celebrates community, respect, and early education, Portuguese nannies bring structure, creativity, and compassion into your household.
The Benefits of Hiring a Portuguese Nanny
Language Acquisition from an Early Age
Introducing Portuguese through everyday conversation, songs, and play promotes bilingualism naturally. Whether Portuguese is spoken at home or is a language you want your child to learn, immersion from a young age builds strong foundations.
Cultural Familiarity
Portuguese nannies can share the richness of Lusophone traditions—music, literature, celebrations, and cuisine—creating a multicultural environment at home.
Educational Values
Our Portuguese nannies often bring structured routines and a calm approach to learning. Many have backgrounds in education or childcare, and they apply child-led, emotionally attuned methods.
Strong Communication Skills
Most of our nannies are fluent in both Portuguese and English, ensuring clear communication with parents while supporting language development in children.
Our Vetting Process: Excellence Through Rigour
We are one of the UK’s most trusted nanny agencies. Families rely on our selection process, which is designed to ensure that only the most qualified, trustworthy professionals are introduced to our clients.
Every Portuguese nanny we present has:
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A minimum of two years’ professional childcare experience
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Two recent and verified references from past families or employers
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A valid and up-to-date Paediatric First Aid certificate
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A clear and current DBS (criminal background) check
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Valid passport or identity document and right to work in the UK
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Verified qualifications and childcare certifications
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A driving licence where required by the family
Only after passing our full screening do candidates move forward to the matching stage.
Tailored Services for Modern Families
We understand that each family’s rhythm, schedule, and preferences are unique. Our Portuguese Nanny Agency offers a range of flexible services to suit your household structure and expectations.
Types of Nanny Placements
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Live-in Nannies – A full-time residential solution for busy or travelling families
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Live-out Nannies – Daily care while preserving household privacy
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After-school Nannies – Ideal for school runs, homework support, and evening routines
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Weekend Nannies – Coverage for weekend commitments, events, or time off
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Travel Nannies – For holidays or work-related travel where continuity of care is essential
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Temporary or Emergency Cover – Short-term placements to bridge gaps or manage unforeseen needs
Our consultants provide a bespoke placement service, carefully matching your family’s needs with the right candidate.
What a Portuguese Nanny Can Do for Your Family
Portuguese nannies are more than caregivers. They become educational partners, cultural ambassadors, and warm companions for your children. Their day-to-day contributions enrich both learning and family life.
Responsibilities May Include:
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Performing nursery duties, such as tidying play areas and doing the children’s laundry
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Managing school runs and transport to extracurricular activities
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Supervising playdates and supporting social development
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Reading Portuguese stories and incorporating language into games and conversation
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Supporting with homework and academic routines
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Preparing healthy meals and snacks aligned with your family’s preferences
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Leading language-rich play and encouraging early learning through fun
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Organising day trips to museums, galleries, libraries, or parks
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Introducing arts and crafts, music, and cultural traditions
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Encouraging daily outdoor play and exploration
Being a Nanny: A Profession Built on Trust
At French Nanny Agency, we believe that being a nanny is a calling—one that requires dedication, empathy, and professional skill. Our Portuguese nannies take pride in their work, not only by protecting and nurturing your child but by contributing meaningfully to their development.
Each placement is built on mutual trust. We take the time to understand your parenting style and household dynamic to ensure long-lasting harmony between your family and your nanny.
Award-Winning Agency
In 2024, French Nanny Agency was honoured with the title of Best Nanny Agency at the UK Nanny Awards. This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to providing elite, multilingual childcare services to families across the UK.
Transparent Pricing
We believe in clear communication at every stage—including fees. Our pricing is fair and tailored based on the services you need, with no hidden costs or surprises.
Contact Us
Are you looking for a Portuguese nanny in London or elsewhere in the UK? Our team of experienced consultants is here to help. Whether your priority is language immersion, routine support, or a strong cultural connection, we’ll find the right professional for your family.
Contact us today to begin your bespoke placement process.
Why Choose Our Portuguese Nanny Agency?
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Carefully vetted, bilingual Portuguese-speaking nannies
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Tailored placements for live-in, live-out, part-time, or travel needs
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Trusted by international and high-profile families
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Fully verified professionals: DBS, First Aid, qualifications, references
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Winner of the UK Nanny Awards – Best Nanny Agency 2024
Let us help you bring Portuguese warmth, language, and professionalism into your home—with a nanny your children will thrive with.
Testimonials
Lea is amazingly professional. She is really easy to talk to. She listened to my wishes when it came to finding the perfect family match.
She is always available to answer questions.
For start to finish, the process was painless unlike with other agencies.
I would recommend the agency to any other nanny looking for a new job.
Lea is very professional and friendly at the same time. Thank you so much for your help 😊!
Very good agency!
Not just for the family, but as a professional carer myself, they make sure that we feel comfortable and are a good match for the family.
Their approach is professional and friendly at the same time.
Great and fast communication.
They are also present for feedbacks, updates.
I highly recommend this agency
Definitely recommend the agency !
Thank you
Schera (Nanny)
Lea is very helpful and attentive
Lea found me the perfect family .. exactly what I was looking for .. and the family loves me .. so they had what they asked For..
Lea is always here to support , help ..
Léa was kind, responsive and supportive throughout the process. She really made sure that the family and nanny were the right fit and thanks to her care, I have been working with a lovely family.
Thank you French Nanny Agency!
Lea also helped me renew my dbs check quickly.
I have had several temporary jobs through them, I am quite happy with the service. I recommend it to all French nanny in London
I highly recommend this agency for their outstanding service and genuine care for both families and nannies.
Thank you Lea!
Five stars all the way!
