Nannies who keep your children moving
Active, vetted carers for busy London families, matched personally by our two founders, with same-day shortlisted profiles from our dedicated team.
Membership from £50 a month · nanny pay from £15 an hour
- Placing carers across London
- 11+years
- Placing carers across London
- Shortlisted profiles from our dedicated team
- Sameday
- Shortlisted profiles from our dedicated team
- To reply when you need cover today
- 30min
- To reply when you need cover today
- Have used our service
- 5,000+families
- Have used our service
Cover for every kind of day
Regular after-school care, school holidays, or a call at 7am because your nanny is ill. One agency covers all of it.
Most families start with a part-time nanny: an after-school nanny for pick-ups, a before-school nanny for breakfast and drop-off, or both.
All services and what's included- Before & after school nanniesThe 3pm–7pm squeeze: pick-ups, clubs, homework and dinner
- Holiday childcareHalf-term, Easter and summer filled with active, planned days
- Emergency childcareNanny off sick? Pre-vetted cover, often the same day
- Ad hoc childcareOne-off afternoons, evenings and weekends, no commitment
- Tutors & mentorsAcademic support from a role model who keeps them motivated
- Sports coaches & PTsFormer athletes and youth coaches for sport-specific training
An afternoon with less screen time
Our carers plan the hours around movement, games and fresh air, so your children come home tired, happy and ready for the evening. Pick an age to see a typical school day.
A balanced routine with more responsibility, sport, and structured homework time.
3:30pm
School pick-up
Meet at the school gate or agreed collection point with a quick check-in on the day.
4:00pm
Play and sport time
Park, garden games, a kickabout, a swim or just running around. Movement comes first.
5:00pm
After-school activities
Clubs, playdates or structured sessions dropped off and picked up on time.
6:00pm
Homework
Quiet table time with support and encouragement, not screens as the default.
6:45pm
Dinner
A simple, balanced meal prepared or served alongside the children.
7:15pm
Household tidy and other duties
Lunchboxes, uniforms, toys away and the kitchen reset, ready for tomorrow.
You'll speak to a founder, not a call centre
- 1
A free 15-minute call
Tell us about your family, your children's activities and the hours you need.
- 2
Your same-day shortlist
We introduce two or three vetted carers who fit your family, sent to your WhatsApp.
- 3
A trial before you commit
Meet your nanny or mannie, let the children try an afternoon, then decide.
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Everything about your nanny, in one private wallet
Every family we work with gets the Family Wallet, free with membership. It's on your phone behind a private link and code, and your nanny keeps it up to date.
What the agency fee pays for
Apps are cheaper because you do the searching, interviewing and covering when things go wrong. With us, that work is done for you.
- Who finds the carer
- Athlete ManniesOur founders match you personallyNanny appsYou search and messageDoing it yourselfYou advertise and screen
- Vetting
- Athlete ManniesEnhanced DBS, First Aid, references, ID, Right to Work and a face-to-face interviewNanny appsChecks vary by appDoing it yourselfUp to you
- Same-day emergency cover
- Athlete ManniesWe reply within 30 minutes, 7 days a weekNanny appsDepends who's freeDoing it yourselfNo
- Backup care if your nanny is ill
- Athlete ManniesIncludedNanny appsVariesDoing it yourselfNo
- Replacement guarantee
- Athlete ManniesUnlimited replacements in all membership tiersNanny appsVariesDoing it yourselfNo
- Payroll, NI and pension
- Athlete ManniesSet up for youNanny appsOften includedDoing it yourselfYou run it
- Active, sporty carers
- Athlete ManniesEvery carer we placeNanny appsNot a focusDoing it yourselfIf you find one
Two numbers, nothing hidden
Full fees and cost estimatorMembership
£50a month
From one day a week to £140 for six or seven, plus VAT. Four-month minimum, then rolling. Frozen for 2026/27.
Your nanny's pay
£15–20an hour
Gross, agreed with and paid directly to your nanny, depending on experience. We set up the payroll for you.
Occasional cover
£15a day
Ad hoc and emergency bookings, plus VAT, with no membership needed.
A typical week, try your own
3 afternoons of 4 hours at £16 an hour
That is £192 to your nanny, plus about £22 a week for membership (£96 a month including VAT). Around £214 a week, plus any employer National Insurance, which we work out for you on payroll.
Work out your own weekEvery membership tier includes unlimited replacements, backup care, WhatsApp support 7 days a week, insurance and your Family Wallet.
What changed for these families
Rated 4.9 across 140+ Google reviews“After two weeks with our Athlete Manny, my two boys were actually asking to go to the park instead of reaching for the iPad. The energy and structure he brings to pick-up has changed our whole routine.”
Sarah B.
Twickenham · After-school
- Before
- Two boys fighting over screens after school; parents felt guilty about lack of outdoor time.
- After
- Daily park trips, better sleep, and the boys look forward to pick-up.
“We needed someone reliable who could handle the school run and keep up with our daughter's non-stop movement. The shortlist arrived within a day and the fit was immediate.”
“Our son was nervous about new clubs and social situations. The team matched us with someone who built his confidence through football and games — now he looks forward to Tuesdays.”
“As a single parent juggling work and two kids, I needed more than a sitter. The after-school routine they designed means homework, dinner and prep are handled before I'm home.”
Find your match
The quickest way is a 15-minute call. Prefer to write it down? Use the form and we'll reply within one working day.
Book your matching call- Need cover today
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