Hiring a nanny in Belgium: everything you need to know

Is a nanny the right choice for your family?

Every form of childcare has its own advantages. The right choice depends on your family, work rhythm and expectations.

For many families, a nanny is a logical choice when:

• both parents have a busy job;
• working hours change regularly;
• there are several children;
• children go to different schools or activities;
• there is a need for more peace and continuity at home.

Which support suits you best?

Not every family is looking for the same thing. That is why we first look at your needs and only then at the right profile. Depending on your situation, we guide you in the search for a:

• Nanny — A nanny focuses on the care, nurturing and supervision of the children.
• Family assistant — A family assistant supports not only the children, but also helps in the household, such as cooking, doing groceries, taking care of the laundry or bringing structure to family life.
• Personal assistant — For families or adults with a care need, we also guide the search for a personal assistant via a PAB or PVB budget.
• Personal Assistant — For entrepreneurs and busy professionals, we also search for personal assistants who provide both business and private support.

How does a collaboration with Nanny's work?

At Nanny's, we do not start from available candidates. We start from your family. Our process consists of several steps.

• Introduction — We listen to your expectations, family situation and planning.
• Determining the profile — Together we look at which profile best suits your wishes.
• Targeted search — We actively search for candidates who not only have the right experience, but also fit your family.
• Personal screening — Every candidate is carefully selected. We conduct extensive conversations, check references and assess experience, motivation and personality.
• Introduction to the candidate — Only when we are convinced of a good match do we present a candidate to you. You calmly get to know each other and look together at whether there is a mutual click.
• Start — After a positive introduction, we guide the practical start and remain available afterwards too.

Want to know more about how we select the right person? Read How do we find the right nanny?.

Employing a nanny: how does that work practically?

When you employ a nanny directly, you become the employer. That often sounds more complicated than it is. With the support of a social secretariat, the payroll administration, legal declarations and personnel administration are largely arranged for you. We also guide you through the entire start.

Want to know more?

• Employing a nanny: payroll and personnel administration
• PC 318 explained
• A nanny at home: smarter financially and administratively

What does a nanny cost?

The cost depends on various factors, such as:

• the number of hours;
• the nanny's experience;
• the chosen function;
• the family situation.

With our salary simulator, you quickly get a realistic estimate of the total employer cost. You will find a full overview of our rates in the guide What does a nanny at home cost?.

Why do families choose Nanny's?

For us, a successful placement is not about speed. It is about a lasting collaboration in which both the family and the nanny feel comfortable.

What makes a successful collaboration?

After hundreds of successful placements, we keep seeing the same factors return.

A good collaboration starts with clear expectations. Discuss in advance which support you expect, how your family is organised and which values are important.

In addition, the personal click is also essential. A nanny becomes a familiar face within your family. That is why we consider it important that not only the parents, but also the children feel comfortable with the collaboration.

After the start too, we stay involved and are ready for questions or guidance when needed.

In-depth guides

Want to explore a specific topic in more depth? Discover our in-depth guides:

• What does a nanny at home cost?
• Nanny or family assistant?
• How do we find the right nanny?
• A nanny at home: smarter financially and administratively
• PC 318 explained
• A personal assistant via PAB or PVB
• Nanny, family assistant or service vouchers?
• Employing a nanny: payroll and personnel administration

Looking for a nanny who truly fits your family?

Choosing a nanny is an important decision. That is why we are happy to take the time to truly get to know your family, wishes and expectations. During a no-obligation introductory meeting, we listen to your story, give honest advice and search together for a solution that works in the long term.

Whether you are looking for a nanny, a family assistant or a personal assistant, we guide you from the first introduction to the start and the follow-up of the collaboration.

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