Are you visiting Berlin for work or holiday, and looking for someone to help out with your little ones while you’re in town? Finding a hotel nanny in Berlin can be tricky, and finding an English-speaking nanny isn’t always a guarantee. That’s why we put together this guide to help you find reliable, pre-vetted candidates you can trust with your family.
What is a hotel nanny?
A hotel nanny is an experienced, qualified childcare professional who is able to work with visiting families on an as-needed basis. The job might also be called a holiday nanny, local nanny, temp nanny, or a hotel babysitter.
A hotel nanny comes to your hotel, Airbnb, or apartment while you’re visiting a city or other destination. She can offer a range of services, from simply sitting with the little ones in the evening while parents enjoy a night out, or organizing fun, age-appropriate sight-seeing activities during the day.
How can I find a hotel nanny in Berlin?
If you’re looking for a hotel nanny in Berlin, there are a few ways to find one. You might try looking at an open platform like Betreut.de or Sitly. These platforms have a massive volume of candidates, but you’ll have to do all the vetting yourself. This means asking for credentials like first aid certification and references from previous families. But if you’re willing to put in the work, this is one of the cheaper options, as you won’t have to pay a commission fee to an agency.
If you don’t mind paying a little more, working with an agency is a great way to get peace of mind about who will be working with your children. Candidates from agencies are pre-vetted, meaning they’ve already submitted all their documentation and passed an initial interview round. For instance, with Lighthouse Nanny agency, all candidates have passed an in-person interview, and submitted their police clearance certificate, valid infant & child first aid and CPR certificate, personal liability insurance, and references from at least one previous childcare related role (or 2 references, if they are working with infants).
How can I find an English-speaking hotel nanny in Berlin?
Some platforms like Betreut or Sitly let you filter candidates by language. And many nanny agencies offer candidates that speak a wide variety of languages. If you are certain that you want someone who can communicate in English with ease, Lighthouse Nanny guarantees candidates speak English at a native or near native level of English. They also offer a variety of other languages upon request, such as German, French, Spanish, Italian, and more.
How long does it take to find a hotel nanny in Berlin?
This is a tough question to answer, as every case might be different. It’s a good idea to start your search as early as you can. If you’re using an open platform, you might get applicants right away, but it’ll take a little time to meet with them and determine if they’re a good fit.
Different agencies have different parameters regarding the time it takes to fulfill a placement. At Lighthouse, we can sometimes turn around placements for temporary nannies in as little as a few hours. However, this isn’t a guarantee. To be on the safe side, ask us at least a few weeks in advance (or sometimes longer, if you have a complicated booking request).
Why hire a hotel nanny from Lighthouse Nanny?
You can rest assured that each Lighthouse Nanny candidate is kind, reliable, and more than qualified to work with your children. Unlike open platforms where anyone can make a profile, each Lighthouse Nanny candidate has the following credentials:
- Fürhungszeugnis (police clearance certificate)
- Haftpflichtversicherung (personal liability insurance)
- Infant & Child First Aid and CPR certificate
- Passed an in-person interview process
- Submitted at least 1 reference from a childcare role
- Submitted at least 2 references from an infant care role (for infant care specialists only)
Ready to start searching for your hotel nanny in Berlin? Fill out an application to get started.
