hire-a-nanny

​For parents in need of childcare, hiring your first nanny is a big step and one which can cause a lot of stress, particularly if you are unsure about the process. When inviting someone into your home to take care of your children, you want to be sure they are dependable, qualified and of course the very best choice for your little ones. As industry leading childcare provide...

Christmas is a time to relax and spend quality time with your family and friends. If your regular nanny is taking a break over the Christmas period or you are in need of an extra pair of hands to help with the kids then hiring a temporary nanny is an excellent choice. With over 25 years of experience matching temporary and emergency nannies with clients, here are our tips i...

A late business trip, a delay returning home from a holiday, or your usual childcare falling through, can all lead you to require an emergency nanny service. But searching for a last-minute nanny, especially for very young children, can be extremely stressful. You want to know your child is safe and well-cared for, so you can have peace of mind when you are away. At Greycoa...

​At Greycoat Lumleys, we look to not only provide a premier service as a domestic staffing agency, but also to stay at the forefront of this industry, which occasionally includes talking about some difficult topics. Thanks to the ongoing fight for gender equality and equity, we are gradually breaking down stereotypes in the workplace. Movements advocating for women in STEM, ...

​Families are complicated, and in our experience, every family has different needs, especially when it comes to helping around the house. Many of our clients require a multitude of services, and one of our most common requests is someone who can help both with childcare and general housework.What is a nanny/housekeeper, and why would it work for me? A live-in nanny and house...

At Greycoat Lumleys, we know that finding childcare (especially in a rush) can be an extremely stressful, time consuming, and daunting process. We do our best to make sure that in an instance where you need emergency childcare, you feel confident we can find an emergency nanny to suit your needs. Getting an emergency nanny: Finding a nanny that fits into your budget, schedul...