Smart Care, Happy Kids: Smart Aupairs & Nannies
Connecting families with dedicated au pairs, junior nannies and nannies for quality childcare and support.
No Registration Fee. Placement Fees start from £990+VAT.
What Makes Us Different?
Industry Experts
Many families come to us feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of employment and immigration requirements, as well as the responsibility of choosing safe, reliable childcare. We bring clarity, confidence, and carefully vetted options to support your decision.
Thoughtful, Tailored Matching
We take the time to understand your family dynamic, routines, and preferences—then present a small number of high-quality, relevant matches.
Every candidate is thoroughly screened and interviewed, so you only meet individuals we would feel confident welcoming into our own homes.
Support From Start to Finish
From first consultation to contract preparation, payroll set-up and settling in, we guide you through each step with honest advice and practical support.
We have helped families like yours for 20 Years!
Trusted Childcare Matching Services
With 20 years of recruitment experience, we bring a personal and hands-on approach to finding the right au pair or nanny for your family. Our unique, family-focused process ensures you’ll connect with someone who feels like the perfect fit.
Peace of Mind
At SmartAuPairs and Nannies, we go beyond the basics. From careful screenings to tailored introductions, we make sure each candidate is ready to provide quality care, creating a safe and enriching environment for your children.
Dedicated to Your Family’s Needs
We know every family is unique. That’s why we invest time getting to know you, offering personalized recommendations that make finding a trusted caregiver seamless and stress-free.
By Parents for Parents
As parents, we understand the demands of modern parenting. Our services are built with your schedule and needs in mind, helping you find a caregiver who fits right into your life.
Flexible, Reliable, and Caring Childcare Solutions
Whether you need part-time, full-time, or flexible wrap-around care, we have solutions that work for your lifestyle.
Affordable Childcare That Fits Your Budget
The beauty of live in childcare is flexibility. School holidays? Nursery bugs? You will be able to adapt your childcarers hours to busy periods.
We are extremely happy! She’s absolutely lovely and a perfect fit for us. We have already spoken about her staying two years which is something we’d be very happy with.
- Julie Thompson
Childcare Options
Traditional Au Pairs
Flexible, live-in childcare support.
Wrap-around school care
A cultural exchange experience
No sole care for under 2s
Average Weekly Cost: £200-300 net for 25-30 hours
Placement Fees £990+VAT - £1490+VAT
Junior Nannies
A great middle ground between an au pair and a nanny, ideal for families who want:
More responsibility and initiative than an au pair
1-3 years of childcare experience
Average Weekly Cost: £300-450 net for 25-30 hours
Placement Fee: £1790+VAT
Nannies
Dedicated professionals providing full-time or part-time childcare tailored to your family's needs.
Average Hourly Cost from £18/h gross.
Placement Fee: £2490+VAT
Nanny-Housekeepers
While all our candidates typically help with light household duties, we also work with applicants who are delighted to help with additional cleaning/pet sitting duties.
Hourly Cost from £20-25/h gross.
Placement Fee: £2490+VAT
Our Process
It is simple to get started.
Registration & Consultation | We get to know your family, routine, and what matters most to you during our consultation. You complete our online registration form & sign our service agreement. |
Curated Matches | You receive a small, carefully selected shortlist — no endless searching.
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Interviews | We support you through interviews and decision-making.
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Offer & Match | Once you’ve chosen your preferred candidate, we guide you through the offer stage. We coordinate with both parties to confirm key details. |
Placement Fee Payment | Once the candidate accepts your offer, the placement is secured.
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Contract | We support you in formalising the arrangement.
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Placement Commences | We support both you and your candidate as the placement begins.
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Client testimonials
110% would recommend Tuuli and Smart Au Pair for any family looking for an Au Pair. The process was simple and having Tuuli’s expertise was invaluable. We are incredibly happy with the most amazing Au Pair who is now a part of our family.
Patricia (Nanny Placement)
The flexibility it offers is so important for us and the close relationship formed between our au pairs and our children is a joy to behold. Our life would be so much more difficult to manage without an au pair. The benefits for us and the young women who come to be part of our family are immense.
Julie (Au Pair Placement)
We were a bit daunted by the prospect of finding and organising an au pair, but Smart Au Pairs were fantastically helpful with search, references, vetting, introductions, and getting everything arranged. Our au pair has been with us for a month now and Tuuli has continued to be wonderfully supportive, with advice on settling in for us but also ensuring our au pair has a peer group so she doesn’t feel isolated. We’re delighted so far and our au pair has been such a help. There’s no way we could have got everything arranged without Tuuli, and I’d recommend Smart Au Pairs to any busy family in search of five-star assistance with arranging an au pair or nanny.
Mary (Au Pair Placement)
Meet Tuuli, Director
As a mum to a lively three-year-old and a newborn, with over a decade of specialist childcare recruitment experience, I truly understand the joys and challenges of balancing work, childcare, and rising costs.
I’d love to connect and help you find the ideal childcare solution that fits your family’s unique needs.
I take a hands-on approach to matching families with the right caregivers— I personally speak with each family to ensure we find the perfect fit!
(Pictured above is me with two of our awesome childcarers)
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