Nannies
We select nannies with experience, languages and verified references for the care and development of your children.
WHAT DOES A NANNY DO?
A professional devoted to your children's care and development
A nanny —also known as a babysitter or childminder— is a professional specialised in childcare. She looks after their safety, meals, hygiene, activities and companionship, adapting to each family's routine and values.
2026 COST
Full time (40h)
from €1,424.50/mo
2026 SMI · 12 payments
| By the hour | €12 – 20/h |
|---|---|
| Live-in | from €1,500 |
| + Social Security you pay (TGSS) | ≈ 22% |
A nanny's salary varies with the schedule, training and languages; always equal to or above the 2026 SMI. Available by the hour, live-out and live-in. Figures are approximate.
See prices & cost calculatorREGULATIONS & CONTRACT
A nanny's contract and rights
A nanny's contract must be put in writing from day one. The maximum working week is 40 hours of effective work, with a minimum weekly rest of 36 hours, at least 24 of them consecutive (usually the weekend).
The minimum full-time (40h) salary for a nanny in 2026 is €1,424.50 gross/month over 12 payments (equivalent to €1,221/month over 14 payments), per the 2026 SMI. They must be registered in the Special System for Domestic Employees of the General Regime from day one. Non-compliance carries penalties.
COVERAGE
Nannies with languages in Spain, Europe and the UK
We select nannies —live-in, live-out or by the hour— in Madrid, Barcelona, Marbella and across Spain, plus Europe and the United Kingdom with an EU passport. We work with bilingual profiles experienced across all ages, from newborns to school children.
We check their training (first aid, the Montessori method and the Salus profile where applicable), interview them in depth and verify references with the families they have worked for. We present the first compatible nannies in under 3 hours.
COMPARISON
Live-out or live-in nanny?
It depends on whether you prefer someone who comes each day or lives in your home.
- Comes and goes each day
- Full time or by the hour
- Ideal for school hours and afternoons
- No room required
From €1,424.50/mo
salary + TGSS
- Lives in the home
- Greater scheduling flexibility
- Ideal for babies or several children
- Room + board included
- Continuous care and exclusive dedication
From €1,500
/mo + Social Security
Maids and co is the best agency we have dealt with. We contacted them on Sunday and they replied the same day. We had an initial chat regarding our requirements and after a few days they sent us 3 suitable Curricula. All the candidates were
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Hiring a nanny: what you need to know
A nanny's salary varies with the schedule, training and experience, and must always be equal to or above the 2026 SMI (€1,221/month over 14 payments; €17,094/year full time), plus Social Security. Nannies with languages or qualifications usually earn more.
A nanny by the hour costs between €12 and €20/hour depending on experience, languages and training, registered with Social Security from the first hour. For full time or live-in, the cost is calculated monthly (from €1,424.50/month full time per the 2026 SMI).
In practice the terms are used interchangeably in Spain: nanny, babysitter or childminder all refer to the professional who looks after your children. We select profiles with experience, languages and verified references, available hourly, live-out or live-in.
Yes. We offer live-in nannies (they reside in the home), live-out (full or part time) and by the hour, depending on your family's needs. All registered with Social Security from day one.
Yes. We select bilingual nannies (English, French), with Montessori training, first aid and experience with newborns, according to what your family needs.
Yes. A nanny —live-in, live-out or by the hour— must be contracted and registered with Social Security from day one, whatever the schedule. We advise you on the contract and registration so everything is in order.
If the nanny does not fit with your children, we offer one free replacement within the first 6 months, or a 50% refund if you're not satisfied in the first month. The most complete guarantee in the sector. The replacement applies only within our main hubs.
Yes. We select nannies with training and experience in newborn care (Salus profile), as well as the Montessori method and first aid, according to what your family needs.
Yes, secondary to childcare. If you need broader domestic support, we advise you on the profile that best fits (live-out or live-in nanny).
We send you the first compatible nannies, with their training and verified references, in under 3 hours.
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