Finding a Nanny for your family

At The Family Assistant, we understand how important it is for busy parents to find a reliable, caring Nanny who is a perfect fit for your family. Our Nannies are not only loving caregivers, but also an important support in raising your children and running the household. With carefully selected candidates who have the right experience, skills and passion for children, TFA helps parents find the ideal match. Find out everything you need to know about hiring a Nanny through TFA, from the characteristics of a Nanny to the comprehensive screening process. 

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What does a Nanny do for your family?

A Nanny from TFA works for one family. She assumes caring and parenting duties during the absence of the parent(s). The organizational and light housekeeping tasks that come with busy family life also continue during your absence. This gives you all the time and attention you need for the children after a busy work day. We often hear back that parents feel tremendously unburdened. There is so much peace of mind for both children and parents when they have started working with one of our Nannies. We wish that to everyone! 

The work of a Nanny

Our Nannies are trained, experienced and carefully screened and offer a wide range of tasks. A Nanny helps with such things as: 

  • Responsibility for the care of children.
  • Supervise and ensure a safe and stable environment. 
  • Establish and maintain daily routines and schedules. 
  • Parenting support together with parents.
  • Perform light housekeeping duties.
  • Plan stimulating activities that contribute to development.
  • Manage sports apps, school apps.
  • Coordinate sports activities.
  • Organizing children's parties and birthdays.
  • Purchasing basic clothing/sportswear.
  • Bringing and picking up children to and from school/ sports clubs etc.
  • Provide homework help.
  • Providing a healthy evening meal.
  • Provision of needed groceries.
  • Caring for the pets.

Other requirements? Please visit feel free to contact us. We would love to think with you! Read here the difference between a Nanny and a Family Assistant and see what best suits your family's needs.

The benefits of finding a Nanny through TFA

Nannies working through TFA are carefully screened, pedagogically skilled and hold a related degree. They have extensive experience working with children and provide a safe and trusted environment in which the children grow up. This allows children to develop at their own pace and level. We find it important that our Nannies are given the opportunity to develop themselves. Following our master classes ensures that they provide a high quality service from day one. In doing so, we continue to coach and guide the Nannies where necessary. Our Nannies basically live in their own home and work about 30-40 hours for a family. We work with Dutch Nannies, but also with Nannies who speak a second language in addition to Dutch. Also to expats or parents with multiple nationalities who are pursuing a multilingual upbringing, we can match suitable candidates.

Our Nannies have the following qualities: 

  • Discreet and reliable
  • Passion for working with growing children
  • Flexible and deployable at any time
  • Great sense of responsibility
  • Creative and open-minded
  • Proactive and always thinks one step ahead
  • Representative and possesses good manners
  • Role model for the children and the family's calling card
  • Stress resistant and always have a positive attitude

How does looking for a Nanny through TFA work?

A Nanny, even if she does not live with you, really becomes a part of your family. A good click is therefore essential for a fine lasting cooperation. We guide you through every step in the process of finding the perfect Nanny for your family. Quality, reliability and discretion are our top priorities. That is why we take the time for the screening process and are selective in the Nannies and Family Assistants we admit to our database. We completely unburden you in this process. 

See the full process from introduction to contract here.

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In which countries does TFA match Nannies to families?

The Family Assistant works internationally. In the Netherlands, we match Nannies and Family Assistants in Amsterdam, Utrecht, Rotterdam, Laren, Blaricum, Naarden, Bussum, The Hague, Bergen, Heemstede, Aerdenhout, Bloemendaal, Abcoude, Wassenaar and Oirschot, among others. In Belgium, for example, in Brasschaat, Knokke, Sint-Martens-Latem, Edegem and Antwerp. But also in Ibiza, Marbella, Dubai, New York and other places in the world you can contact us for a Nanny. No question or location is too crazy for us!