Boutique nanny agency in Barcelona

A nanny you can truly trust, and your children will love

Every nanny is personally screened, interviewed in depth, and matched to your family with real care. No large databases. No anonymous profiles. Just a small number of experienced professionals I know personally and trust to care for your children. Helping international and local families in Barcelona find experienced, English- or Spanish- speaking nannies for long-term placements.

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Our Process

Long term only
professional nannies only

Every nanny: reference checked, background verified, police screen, CPR certified, interviewed in depth, twice.

Minimum six month placements. No short term, no babysitting.

With 10 years of professional nanny experience across four countries.


fully legal from the first day
founded by a professional nanny

Employment contracts and Social Security registration, set up for you.


Why it matters. A contract changes everything

In Spain, employing a nanny without a contract is not just risky, it is illegal. But beyond the legal side, a contract creates something more important: commitment. A nanny with a formal agreement is invested in your family. Responsibilities are clear. Expectations are agreed on. There are no grey areas.

Most families have never employed someone in their home before. We handle the contract together with our Legal Partner, explain the costs, and walks families through the Social Security registration step by step.

A clear process from start to finish

  • 01 Intro call and in-depth interview

    First, a short phone call to understand the basics. Then a thorough interview to get a real picture of your family, your routines, and what kind of nanny would truly fit.

  • 02 Search and screening

    Every candidate is screened to professional standards: document verification, reference checks, police clearance, and an in-depth interview focused on values, warmth, and real childcare skills for the age group of your children.

  • 03 Meet your candidates

    I present two to three nannies who genuinely match what your family needs. The interviews are facilitated, and I guide you on what to look for and what questions to ask. You can arrange one to two paid trial days before deciding.

  • 04 Contract and registration

    I draft the employment contract with a legal partner and guide you through the Social Security registration process. Everything legal, everything clear, from day one.

Three packages, one standard of care

Every package includes a thorough intake, personalised search, and candidate presentation. Packages start from €900. Full pricing is discussed on your intro call.

Nanny matching

Search, screening, and candidate presentation. The family arranges the employment contract independently.

Matching + contract

Everything above, plus the employment contract is drafted and Social Security registration is guided step by step.

Full placement

Matching, contract setup, and a 3 month replacement guarantee if the placement doesn't work out.

Questions about the packages? Send us a message here and we’ll guide you through it

about me

hi, i’m myrna

I spent ten years as a professional nanny, working with families in New Zealand, Australia, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Spain. I cared for newborns through the night as a night nanny in Amsterdam, and I worked with families like those of musician James Keogh (Vance Joy) and Olympic sailor Jason Waterhouse. Over 50 families in total, each one teaching me something about what great childcare really looks like.

I started The Nanny Collective because I kept seeing the same gap. Families wanted someone they could truly trust with their children, but the agencies matching them felt impersonal, rushed, or focused on volume. I knew it could be different because I had been on the other side. I screen nannies the way I would want to be screened, I match families the way I would want to be matched, and I stay involved because the first weeks matter most.

common questions. Things families often ask

  • Gross salaries for full time nannies in Barcelona typically range from €1,500 to €3,000 per month, depending on hours and experience. This is the nanny's monthly salary, separate from the one-time placement fee. Social Security contributions are paid on top by the family as the employer. I walk you through the full cost breakdown before any commitment.

  • Yes. In Spain, anyone working in your home must be registered under the empleo de hogar regime, regardless of hours. Beyond the legal requirement, a contract creates real commitment. Responsibilities, hours, and expectations are agreed upfront, which is better for your family and for the nanny.

  • Typically around six weeks from the first call to a confirmed placement, depending on your timeline and how specific your requirements are.

  • With the full package, there is a 3 month replacement guarantee at no extra cost. Support continues after the placement to make sure everything is working well.

  • Every nanny goes through document verification, reference checks, police clearance, and a thorough in depth interview. The interview goes beyond qualifications and focuses on values, warmth, and how they genuinely connect with children. Only nannies who meet professional standards are presented to families.

  • Yes. After I present candidates, you meet them in person and can arrange one to two paid trial days before making your decision.

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