Childcare You Can Trust Completely
Nannies, au pairs, governesses, and private tutors — each selected for their skill, character, and suitability for your family.
The Right Person Changes Everything
Choosing someone to care for your children is among the most significant decisions a family makes. It requires not only professional competence and relevant experience, but a quality of character, warmth, and discretion that cannot be measured by qualifications alone.
Private Signature Care places childcare professionals across four specialist categories — nannies, au pairs, governesses, and private tutors — each selected through our rigorous personal search process and presented only when we are confident they are genuinely right for your family.
The Roles We Place
Nannies
Experienced, nurturing childcare for all ages
A nanny is the cornerstone of private childcare — a dedicated professional who takes primary responsibility for the day-to-day care, development, and wellbeing of your children. We place sole-charge nannies, shared nannies, and those working alongside parents, matching each candidate carefully to the family's lifestyle, values, and the ages and needs of the children.
Ideal for: Families with children of any age who require a dedicated, professional childcare presence — whether sole-charge, working alongside parents, or as part of a wider household team.
What they do
- Day-to-day care and supervision of children
- School runs, activities, and appointments
- Meal preparation for children
- Children's laundry and nursery tidying
- Supporting developmental milestones
- Holiday and travel care
Au Pairs
Cultural exchange and childcare support for family life
An au pair is a young person from abroad who joins the family as a cultural exchange participant, providing childcare support in exchange for accommodation, meals, and a weekly allowance. We place au pairs who are enthusiastic, responsible, and well-matched to the family's lifestyle — and we take care to ensure that both family and au pair understand their respective responsibilities from the outset.
Ideal for: Families who want a warm, engaged presence in the home and are open to the cultural exchange dimension that an au pair brings — particularly suited to families with school-age children.
What they do
- Childcare support — typically 25–30 hours per week
- School runs and after-school activities
- Light children's household tasks
- Babysitting on agreed evenings
- Cultural exchange and language enrichment
- Flexibility during school holidays
Governesses
Structured educational care for children at home
A governess combines the care of a nanny with the educational focus of a teacher, providing structured learning alongside daily childcare. We place governesses for families who educate their children at home, who travel extensively and require continuity of education, or who wish to supplement formal schooling with dedicated one-to-one academic support within the home environment.
Ideal for: Families who home-educate, travel frequently, or wish to provide their children with a structured, personalised educational environment within the home.
What they do
- Structured home education across core subjects
- Curriculum planning and progress monitoring
- Daily childcare alongside educational duties
- Language tuition and cultural enrichment
- Continuity of education during travel
- Liaison with formal schools where applicable
Private Tutors
Academic support tailored to each child's needs
A private tutor provides focused, one-to-one academic support within the home — complementing or supplementing formal schooling with personalised attention to the child's specific needs, learning style, and academic goals. We place subject specialists across all age groups and academic levels, from primary preparation through to university entrance.
Ideal for: Families whose children would benefit from dedicated, personalised academic support — whether for exam preparation, catching up, stretching ahead, or addressing a specific learning need.
What they do
- One-to-one subject tuition at home
- Exam preparation — Common Entrance, GCSE, A-Level, IB
- University entrance support and personal statement guidance
- Learning difficulty support and differentiated teaching
- Holiday intensive programmes
- Progress reporting to parents
Our Vetting Standard
Every candidate we present has been personally interviewed and thoroughly checked.
Common Questions
Enquire About Nannies & Childcare
We welcome enquiries from families at any stage — whether you need someone immediately or are planning ahead. All conversations are handled in absolute confidence.