Business Details
30 Years
experience
Trusted Nanny & Governess Agency in London & Worldwide
Established in 1996, Imperial Nannies operates from commercial offices in London and Bath, offering unparalleled nanny and governess placement services. Our rigorous selection process ensures only candidates with a minimum of five years' household and childcare experience, Enhanced DBS checks, and proven track records join our roster. We serve diverse clientsfrom Royal Families to high-net-worth individualsspecializing in matching experienced professionals with families seeking live-in, live-out, rota, or bilingual nannies.Our commitment to transparency, client-candidate alignment, and long-term placements has earned us a reputation as the UK's leading agency. With global reach across London, the UK countryside, and international locations, we prioritize personalized service, ensuring both families and candidates receive tailored support. Our founder, Sarajane Ambrose, leverages decades of industry expertise to maintain our ethos of quality, reliability, and trust, making childcare solutions seamless for all parties.
Services
Norland Nanny
Governess
Live-in Nanny
Live-out Nanny
Rota Nanny
Nanny PA
Bilingual Nanny
Weekend Nanny
Housekeeper Nanny
Specialist Nanny
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of expertise in nanny placements with a proven track record.
- Our candidates undergo rigorous screening, including Enhanced DBS checks and reference verification.
- We specialize in global placements across London, the UK countryside, and international destinations.
- Our team provides 24/7 support to ensure seamless client-candidate matching.
- We guarantee transparent communication and tailored solutions for every family's needs.
What people say
Fantastic support
Best choice I made
Excellent service
Proven track record
Highly recommend
Services
Norland Nanny
Norland Nannies hold specialized qualifications in early childhood care and education, offering expert childcare for infants and children. They provide developmental support, structured routines, and adaptability to family needs. Ideal for families seeking highly trained professionals with a child-centric approach.
Governess
Governesses deliver personalized academic instruction and homeschooling for children, supplementing school curricula. They focus on tailored learning plans, subject mastery, and fostering intellectual curiosity. Suitable for families requiring dedicated educational support in formal or informal settings.
Live-in Nanny
Live-in Nannies provide full-time childcare within the family home, offering flexibility for working parents. They handle daily routines, accompany families on travel, and babysit up to two nights weekly. Best for families needing extended care and 24/7 availability.
Live-out Nanny
Live-out Nannies work 8-10-hour days, commuting to the family home. They manage childcare duties during agreed hours, with babysitting available at an extra cost. Ideal for families seeking structured daytime care without residential commitment.
Rota Nanny
Rota Nannies operate on 24-hour schedules, often in rotating shifts, ensuring continuous childcare coverage. They accommodate parents' lifestyle demands through flexible scheduling, such as two-week on/off cycles. Perfect for families requiring round-the-clock care with team coordination.
People
Sarajane Ambrose
Founder & Managing Director
With over 25 years in childcare recruitment, Sarajane Ambrose founded Imperial Nannies in 1996. A mother of four, she leverages personal and professional experience to prioritize family needs, ensuring placements align with candidates' expertise and clients' expectations.
Questions
What experience do nannies need to register with Imperial?
Candidates require a minimum of 5 years' experience in private households for UK roles and 5+ years for overseas positions.
Does Imperial charge candidates for registration?
No fees are charged to candidates for registration or DBS application assistance.
How does Imperial handle overseas placements?
Clients cover visa costs, medical exams (if required), and flights. Imperial coordinates logistics and ensures compliance with local regulations.
Are all advertised positions genuine?
Yes, all roles and candidates listed are verified and current, with no 'off-market' exclusives.
What support does Imperial provide during placements?
We offer ongoing support, including contract guidance, probation period management, and 24/7 communication for client-candidate alignment.
Reviews (7)
Nancy Molignano
Sep 21, 2021
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I love Imperial Nannies Recruitment agency! As an traveling care provider, I know this agency will help find my dream job in my dream location! The recruiters are easy to work with and the clientele have been nothing but lovely. I highly recommend Imperial Nannies to help find your dream job too! - Nancy M
Hong Wen
Sep 15, 2021
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I seldom leave reviews, because experience is what it is, like a good day or bad day. Either way, I try to take a balanced view and get on with my life. In this case, though, I felt an urge to write a review for the outstanding support, professionalism and uncompromising first-class client service they provided. Their motto: finding… solutions, i.e. making sure there is no stone unturned! My position abroad should have been the potential dream job I was so looking forward to, but the pandemic filled my whole relocation process with unexpected twists and turns: border closures, travel restrictions
Nancy Molignano
Sep 10, 2021
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I have been lucky enough to be place by Imperial Nannies. The application process was very smooth, the selection of clients and roles that needed filling was plentiful, so much so - that it was hard to pick just one to apply! Not to mention that working with the recruiters has been nothing short of lovely! I highly recommend be it as a Parent looking for child care, or as a professional looking for that just right family! Imperial Nannies and Maternally Yours are my agency of choice!
Mercedes Gyasi
Jul 12, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Reliability,Responsiveness,Value
I registered with Imperial nannies in October. I was put forward for a lot of roles. Brigette is a super star! Very soft spoken, professional and very understanding. In March with her help I was able to secure a role which I was to start in May. The process was extremely fast and Brigette was there through it all. Cant thank her enough.
I registered with Imperial nannies in October. I was put forward for a lot of roles. Brigette is a super star! Very soft spoken, professional and very understanding. In March with her help I was able to secure a role which I was to start in May. The process was extremely fast and Brigette was there through it all. Cant thank her enough.
G.
Oct 17, 2019
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Completely agree with the negative reviews regarding correspondence from Imperial Nannies. The Staff are rude and extremely unprofessional in their emails. It's a shame because they are losing out on experienced Nannies and families willing to pay for their services because of their bad attitude.
Imperial nannies told me that their clients would not be willing to pay for my 9 years of nannying experience and qualifications because I had spent the last 3 years in another country working as a nanny and not here in England. I found this utterly baffling so I proceeded to contact one of their clients
Imperial nannies told me that their clients would not be willing to pay for my 9 years of nannying experience and qualifications because I had spent the last 3 years in another country working as a nanny and not here in England. I found this utterly baffling so I proceeded to contact one of their clients
Dani Wilson
Sep 08, 2019
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I genuinely do not like writing bad reviews about companies on line as having been a business owner myself I understand the implications these can cause. Having thought about this for a few weeks I do feel both future nannies and clients should be allowed to hear peoples own experiences. I have to admit it did surprise me when I started looking at other reviews. I am not the only person who has felt this recruitment agency is extremely patronising and rude. I totally understand companies such as these have a job to do. Making sure people who work with children is extremely important. It must be
Emma Soul
Aug 31, 2019
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So many agencies are in it for the placement fee and I know that some do not carry out suitable checks on the nannies they represent (even though they say they do). This leaves me with some disquiet for the unsuspecting families and children out there, because lets be honest, if you love children, and you should as a nanny, then you want them to be safe from unscrupulous agencies and child carers!
With Imperial Nannies I had no such concerns. I was really impressed with the friendly, thorough and professional interview I undertook. The checks they undertook on me and the effort they took in getting
With Imperial Nannies I had no such concerns. I was really impressed with the friendly, thorough and professional interview I undertook. The checks they undertook on me and the effort they took in getting
