professional nanny’s or au pair’s in-house care.
Essential information:
Nannies could hold official credentials, such as Early Childhood Education degrees.
Usually young people from abroad who offer childcare in return for room/board and a salary, au pairs are
Here are some helpful sites to locate details about nannies and au pairs in Ireland:
Websites aimed towards locating au pairs and nannies
care.com
a well-known Irish site for nannies, babysitters, and au pairs. It lets households view carer profiles and submit jobs.
care.com.
Excellent AU Pair
specialises in locating au pairs globally, including those seeking Irish situations.
excellentaupair.com
Canavan Byrne (Recruitment of Childcare Professionals)
specialises in nanny hiring for full-time, part-time, and temporary positions in professional childcare.
cannedbyrne.ie
The Irish Nanny Agency
a company that carefully selects experienced nannies to match families all throughout Ireland.
Irish Nancy.ie
Local networks and Facebook Groups
Look for direct contacts in groups like “Nannies in Dublin”, “Au Pairs in Cork”, or “Childcare Jobs in Ireland”.
Also quite helpful are local community notice boards.
Rules and Assistance
Resources and direction for choosing a nanny or au pair are provided by Childminding Ireland.
childminder.ie
Consult the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) for visa and work permit information for au pairs.
Advice on choosing a nanny or au pair
Ask references; do interviews; make sure the carer has Garda screening—a criminal history check.
✅ < Specify exactly in a written agreement work positions, hours, and expectations.
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