Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Companies & Families
What is Oh Nanny Blue?
Oh Nanny Blue is a premium nanny agency specialising in short-term and highly tailored placements.Our primary focus includes roles such as Yacht Nannies, Hotel & Event Nannies, and Travel & Vacation Nannies, as well as collaborations with hospitality and travel-related companies.
At the same time, we also undertake selected long-term placements, when there is clear mutual suitability.
Who Do We Work With?
We collaborate with families and professionals in the hospitality and travel sectors who are seeking reliable, discreet, and professional childcare solutions.
We handle placements ranging from a few hours to several days, weeks, or even months, covering needs such as:
- Families requiring temporary or specialised childcare
- Hotels, resorts, and luxury hospitality brands wishing to offer nanny services to their guests
- Yacht management agencies seeking experienced staff for VIP clients
- Event planners and travel agencies organising family-oriented events or journeys
How Can I Start a Collaboration?
Families:Please complete the Family Application Form on our website, and our team will contact you promptly.
Companies (Hotels, Yacht Agencies, Event Planners, Travel Agencies):Please contact us directly at ohnannyblue@gmail.com to discuss your requirements.
How Do We Select and Support Our Nannies?
We work exclusively with professional nannies who have proven experience, pedagogical training and/or specialised skills, along with strong references.
Our selection process—aligned with our Premium Match Guarantee—is designed to ensure that each placement is ideal for all parties and includes:
- In-depth interviews assessing both technical skills and personal qualities such as character, ethics, and adaptability
- Thorough reference checks and verification of professional background
- Confirmation of qualifications and certifications, including childcare studies, first aid, or specialised training
- Scenario-based assessments and problem-solving questions reflecting real-life conditions
- Where required, a trial period to ensure compatibility with the family or company
- Targeted preparation and ongoing guidance before and throughout the placement, ensuring full alignment with the expectations and needs of each role
How Much Does It Cost to Work with a Nanny?
The cost depends on:
- The duration of the placement
- Location and working conditions (live-in or live-out)
- Working hours and days
- The nanny’s experience and specialised qualifications
- Any additional or bespoke requirements
A detailed quotation is always provided prior to the start of the collaboration.
Can I Request a Nanny with Specific Skills?
Yes. We can propose nannies with expertise in:
- Foreign languages
- Special education
- Creative activities
- Travel accompaniment
- Newborn and infant care
When Should I Book and How Long Does It Take to Find a Nanny?
We recommend contacting us as early as possible.
The placement timeline depends on:
• Availability of professional nannies
•The specific requirements and complexity of the role
We do accommodate last-minute requests when feasible; however, suitability and quality always remain our priority.
Do You Provide Services Outside Greece?
Yes. Our nannies can travel or be placed abroad for short-term or long-term projects, according to pre-agreed terms.
What Happens If the Collaboration Does Not Work?
We have a replacement policy in place to ensure that you receive appropriate support without unnecessary delays.
Can I Book a Nanny for Just a Few Hours?
Yes. We offer short-hour services, ideal for events, dinners, professional commitments, or occasions requiring temporary support.
Who Covers Travel and Accommodation Expenses?
For placements outside the nanny’s usual area of residence, travel, accommodation, and meal expenses are covered by the client, unless otherwise agreed in advance.
What Does the Nanny’s Fee Include?
The fee covers childcare and daily support for the children.
Additional services (such as language instruction, travel accompaniment, or specialised activities) can be agreed separately.
Can I Request a Nanny Who Speaks a Specific Language?
Most of our nannies are Greek professionals who speak fluent Greek and often English.
If additional languages are required, we can search for suitable candidates, subject to availability.
What Does the Oh Nanny Blue Agency Fee Cover?
Our agency fee includes:
•Detailed assessment and personalisation of the client’s needs
•Search, evaluation, and selection of suitable candidates
• Verification of references, professional background, and certifications
• Preparation and guidance of the nanny prior to placement
• Support during the initial placement period and, where necessary, replacement
How Are Personal Data Protected?
We apply a strict data protection policy in full compliance with GDPR.
Any information you share with us is used solely for service provision and is never shared with third parties without your consent.
Do You Provide a Contract?
Yes. For every placement, a clear agreement is drafted outlining duties, hours, compensation, and detailed terms of collaboration, ensuring transparency for both parties.
Official receipts and invoices are provided.
Do You Offer Discreet / Private Placements?
Yes. For families and companies requiring absolute confidentiality, we offer a discreet selection and placement process, with limited data sharing and direct communication only with carefully selected candidates.
Do You Ensure Confidentiality for High-Profile Clients?
Absolutely. All our collaborators sign confidentiality agreements (NDAs) and follow strict protocols for handling personal information, ensuring full protection of the family’s and children’s privacy.
Do You Request Verification Documents from Families?
For safety and quality assurance purposes, we may request verification documents from families or companies (e.g. family status certificates or other relevant documentation).
This process is applied only when deemed necessary and aims to protect both our nannies and our clients.
Do You Request Verification Documents from Nannies?
Yes. All nannies working with Oh Nanny Blue submit identification documents, proof of qualifications, certifications, and references.
This is a core element of our Premium Match Guarantee and ensures quality and safety in every collaboration.
Do You Offer Post-Placement Evaluation?
Yes. Upon completion of each placement, Oh Nanny Blue requests written feedback from both the family/company and the nanny.
This feedback helps us assess the experience on both sides, continuously improve our services, and ensure future placements fully meet expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions for Candidate Nannies
What Is the Role of Oh Nanny Blue?
Oh Nanny Blue is a premium nanny agency specialising in temporary, specialised, and long-term nanny placements.
Our goal is to place the right professionals with the right families or companies, always prioritising safety, quality, and mutual respect.
Do I Need to Pay a Fee to Register?
No. Oh Nanny Blue collaborates with nannies without any financial obligation on their part.
Our revenue comes exclusively from clients—families or companies.
How Long Does the Evaluation Process Take?
The process typically takes 5–15 working days, depending on the completeness of submitted documents and the speed of reference verification.
Our priority is to complete the process efficiently, while maintaining consistency and thoroughness.
How Can I Join Your Platform?
You complete the Nanny Application Form on our website and upload the required first-stage documents (photo, ID, references, etc.).
Our team then contacts you for an initial online interview and, if we proceed, your online profile is activated.
Which Documents Are Required?
At the initial stage, we request the following:
• Recent portrait photograph
• Copy of identification document
• Detailed CV (if available) — otherwise, we generate one based on your application
• At least two valid references
Once you move to the next stage, we request a criminal record certificate, diplomas/certifications, and proof of first aid training.
Can I Choose the Types of Placements I’m Interested In?
Yes. In your profile, you can indicate whether you prefer permanent, short-term, live-in, live-out, or occasional positions, as well as preferences regarding children’s ages or travel.
How Will I Know About Available Positions?
New positions are not posted publicly.
The Oh Nanny Blue team personally informs nannies within our network, based on their experience, availability, and preferences.
When a suitable position arises, you will receive direct communication by email or personal contact, ensuring priority access and the opportunity to express interest.
Can I Ask Questions After I Register?
Of course. We are always available for questions, guidance, or support—from interview preparation to day-to-day collaboration with a family.
Who Covers Travel and Accommodation Expenses?
For placements outside your usual area of residence, travel, accommodation, and meal expenses are typically covered by the family or company, unless otherwise agreed.
What Does My Compensation Include?
Your compensation includes what is clearly agreed in writing within your contract (childcare, routines, transport, activities).
Additional services (e.g. travel, foreign language instruction) are arranged through a separate agreement.
Do I Have a Say in Choosing the Family?
Yes. Before we submit your profile to a family or company, we always request your explicit approval.
You may decline a position if you feel it is not the right fit.
How Am I Paid?
Payment is made via bank transfer or any other agreed method that suits you, always in accordance with your contract.
Am I Entitled to Leave?
Yes, particularly in permanent or long-term positions. Leave and official holidays are calculated according to the law and the type of collaboration (monthly salary or hourly employment).
For very short-term placements (e.g. one week), leave provisions do not apply.
Is There a Notice Period for Changes or Termination?
Yes. For long-term placements, a written notice period of at least four weeks applies on both sides.
Terms are adjusted per position (hours, compensation, duration) to ensure clear and fair agreement.
How Are My Personal Data Protected?
We follow a strict GDPR-compliant data protection policy.
Your data is used solely for placement purposes and is never shared with third parties without your consent.
Do You Provide a Contract?
Yes. For every placement, a clear agreement is signed outlining duties, working hours, compensation, and detailed terms of collaboration.
Do You Collect Feedback from Families and Nannies?
Yes. We request feedback after each interview and every placement.
Your feedback is highly valuable and helps us continuously improve our processes.
Can I Send You Comments or Suggestions?
Absolutely—and we actively encourage it.
In addition to evaluation forms, you are welcome to send us comments or suggestions at any time.
Am I Required to Work Exclusively with Oh Nanny Blue?
No. You may work with other families or agencies, unless there is a specific exclusivity agreement, which is always discussed and agreed mutually for the benefit of both parties.
Do You Provide Support After Placement?
Yes, throughout the entire collaboration.
We are available to resolve issues, offer guidance, and support smooth communication with the family or company.
How Do You Select Families and Companies?
We conduct a basic verification of details and confirm needs and working conditions before proposing a position.
This ensures safety, respect, and professionalism for every collaboration.
