The Nanny Agency · Lisbon · Dubai · Abu Dhabi · New York

Your nanny, chosen like family.

+One personally recruits, vets and matches full-time nannies for families in Portugal and around the world. We get to know your family before we find your +One.

Founder-led since 2021Four DGERT-certified trainings a year for every nannyReferences and criminal record checked
Agnes Bourrat and Estefânia Gama, founders of +One, laughing with children on a sofa
Why families choose +One

Anyone can send you a CV. We send you the right person.

Personal match

We meet you, learn your routines, values and home, and only introduce nannies who genuinely fit.

Vetted and trained

Interviews, references, criminal record check and First Aid before anyone reaches your door. Then four mandatory DGERT-certified trainings a year keep every +One nanny at the top of her game.

Real human support

A real team behind your nanny, before, during and after the placement. Always a person, never a chatbot.

Two ways to work with us

The same personal search, two ways to employ

Full-time placements from 30 hours per week. Both begin with a €300 search fee, fully credited to your final placement fee.

Monthly management

Your nanny, hired by our agency

  • Contracts, payroll and tax handled for you
  • Replacement cover for sickness and holidays
  • 24-hour agency support
Portugal packages from €1,950/month
Nanny buyout · Headhunting & direct hire

You employ directly

  • We recruit and match, you hire
  • 1- or 3-month replacement insurance
  • Salary and employment-cost guidance
From 12% of net annual salary
How it works

A thoughtful process, from first call to first day

01We listen

A call to understand your family, children, routines and home.

02We search

We shortlist carefully vetted nannies and share their credentials.

03You meet

We arrange and lead the interviews, in person or by video.

04You trial

Paid trial days, with our feedback, to be sure of the fit.

05We stay

We guide onboarding and stay in touch long after the start.

Trusted by families

Real words from long-term +One clients

★★★★★

“They have done a great job at matching a nanny and making the process super smooth for us as foreigners.”

Nicki Boyd
★★★★★

“Agnes is so attentive and proactive at finding the right fit for the family.”

Katherine Dunlop
★★★★★

“Agnes is professional, fast and really tries to understand your family needs to find the right fit.”

Amber Horsburgh
International placements

From Lisbon to Dubai to New York

Relocating, or already abroad? We place nannies wherever your family lives, with the same personal search and vetting. Pricing on request.

Talk to us about your city
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Questions parents ask

Straight answers

Can I trust your nannies with my child?

Every nanny is personally interviewed by us, with references checked, a criminal record check and First Aid. You meet them and trial them before you decide.

How long does it take to find a nanny?

We start your search as soon as we've spoken and give you a realistic timeline on the first call.

What happens if my nanny leaves?

With monthly management, replacement cover and nanny changes are included. With a direct hire, you're covered by your chosen 1- or 3-month insurance period.

How much does it cost?

In Portugal, monthly packages start at €1,950, or a placement fee from 12% of net annual salary if you employ directly. Outside Portugal, pricing is on request. See all packages.

Do you work outside Portugal?

Yes. We place full-time nannies worldwide, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi and New York. Babysitting is available in Lisbon and Cascais.

Can I speak to a real person?

Always. Book a call and you'll talk to our team directly.

Let's find your +One

Tell us about your family. A short call, no commitment.

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