Business Details
27 Years
experience
Your Trusted Childcare Recruitment Partner in Kent
Established in Kent in 1999, County Nannies has built a reputation as a trusted childcare recruitment agency, combining modern practices with a traditional approach. Our expertise spans nannies, au pairs, and maternity nurses, serving families across Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Berkshire, Hampshire, London, and surrounding counties. With a focus on personalized service, we prioritise understanding each family's unique needs to match them with qualified, screened childcare professionals. Our team, including founder Benedicte Speed, brings decades of recruitment experience and firsthand parenting insight to ensure placements align with both practical requirements and emotional dynamics.We offer comprehensive support, from candidate vetting and DBS checks to contract guidance and post-placement assistance, with a guarantee period for replacements if needed. Our commitment to transparency, ethical practices, and ongoing communication ensures families feel confident in their childcare solutions.
Services
Nanny Recruitment
Au Pair Placement
Maternity Nurse Services
DBS Checks
Payroll Guidance
Childcare Advice
Contract Support
Candidate Screening
Placement Guarantee
Post-Placement Assistance
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of experience in childcare recruitment across the South East.
- Our team conducts in-person interviews and thorough background checks for all candidates.
- We provide free post-placement support and a six-week guarantee period for replacements.
- Our consultants combine recruitment expertise with firsthand parenting experience.
- We serve Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Berkshire, Hampshire, London, and surrounding counties.
What people say
Professional and responsive
Valued member of the family
Met all requirements
No hidden fees
Personalised support
Services
Nanny Recruitment
We connect families with qualified nannies through rigorous vetting processes including interviews, reference checks, and DBS clearance. Our candidates possess childcare qualifications and practical experience, with support for live-in or live-out arrangements. We facilitate interviews and contract negotiations while offering post-placement guidance to ensure successful long-term relationships between families and childcare professionals.
Au Pair Placement
Our au pair programme matches families with young international caregivers through cultural exchange. Candidates undergo police checks and language assessments, with support for visa requirements where needed. We arrange interviews between families and au pairs, providing guidance on terms of agreement including pocket money, working hours, and English language study opportunities during placements.
Maternity Nurse Services
We source experienced maternity nurses specialising in newborn care for short-term placements. Our network includes professionals trained in establishing feeding routines and supporting postnatal recovery. We facilitate bookings for live-in 24-hour care or night-only support, with assistance in contract terms including deposits and cancellation policies for expectant parents.
Candidate Screening
Our comprehensive screening process includes in-person interviews, identity verification, qualification checks, and reference follow-ups for all childcare candidates. We advise on DBS disclosures and facilitate police checks for international applicants, ensuring families receive detailed candidate profiles with verified experience and suitability for specific childcare requirements.
Placement Guarantee
We offer a six-week guarantee period for all permanent placements, providing free replacement services if compatibility issues arise. Our support includes mediation assistance and communication guidance to resolve challenges, with a focus on ensuring both families and childcare professionals feel supported throughout the adjustment period of new working relationships.
People
Benedicte Speed
Founder
With recruitment industry experience since 1984 and a modern languages degree, Benedicte Speed founded County Nannies in 1999. As a mother who has personally used nanny, maternity nurse, and au pair services, she combines professional expertise with firsthand parenting experience to lead the agency's childcare matching process.
Questions
What childcare services do you offer?
We specialise in nanny, au pair, and maternity nurse placements across Kent and the South East.
How do you screen childcare candidates?
All candidates undergo in-person interviews, ID checks, reference verification, and DBS checks.
Do you operate outside Kent?
Yes, we serve Surrey, Sussex, Berkshire, Hampshire, London, and surrounding counties.
What guarantee do you offer?
We provide a six-week guarantee period for free replacement if placements don't work out.
How are au pairs compensated?
Au pairs receive weekly pocket money (minimum £90) plus room, board, and English class support.
