Global Placement Network
Lumière operates across six continents, connecting distinguished families with exceptional nannies wherever they call home. Our global reach means expert childcare, no matter where you are.
Begin Your SearchLumière operates a worldwide network of vetted nanny professionals, serving families across Europe, the Middle East, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific. We understand the unique needs of internationally mobile families and maintain rigorous placement standards in every market we serve.
From the South of France to the Swiss Alps, we serve Europe's most prestigious destinations.
Lumière's flagship market. Our team places world-class nannies with prominent Monte Carlo families, serving the Principality and the French Riviera. Whether you require a full-time residential nanny or specialized care for multiple residences, we understand Monaco's unique requirements for professional household staff.
From Nice to Cannes to Antibes, we place vetted nannies throughout the Côte d'Azur. Families in Saint-Tropez, Cap d'Antibes, and other prestigious coastal communities trust Lumière for exceptional childcare that matches their lifestyle and values.
Our Paris office serves the capital's most distinguished neighborhoods. From the 8th arrondissement to Neuilly, we place nannies with families seeking bilingual care, cultural education, and the highest standards of French childcare tradition.
Serving Knightsbridge, Mayfair, Chelsea, and Kensington, Lumière places premium nannies with London's most selective families. We specialize in finding childcare professionals who understand British educational standards and dedicated family expectations.
Switzerland's international hub attracts families from across the globe. Our Geneva team places nannies fluent in multiple languages who understand the multicultural, multilingual household environment that expatriate families require.
private childcare in Switzerland's financial capital. We place nannies with prominent families in Zurich, Zug, and other premium locations throughout German-speaking Switzerland, with expertise in bilingual and multilingual household management.
Italy's design capital demands refined childcare professionals. Our Milan network serves the city's prominent families with nannies experienced in Italian culture, language, and the country's beloved educational traditions.
Spain's Costa del Sol retreat for international families. We place nannies in Marbella, Puerto Banús, and surrounding coastal communities, serving families seeking bilingual Spanish-English care in the Mediterranean setting.
Serving the region's most prominent international families with culturally sensitive, professional childcare.
The UAE's premier destination for high-net-worth families. Lumière places exceptional nannies with Dubai's most selective families, offering expertise in multicultural environments, multiple language acquisition, and private household childcare standards.
The capital's prominent international community relies on Lumière for premium nanny placement. We place professionals experienced in managing sophisticated multicultural households in one of the region's most cosmopolitan cities.
Saudi Arabia's capital serves as home to many international families. We place vetted, culturally aware nannies who respect local customs while delivering world-class childcare for expatriate families in the Kingdom.
Qatar's international hub attracts globally mobile families. Lumière places nannies experienced in managing multilingual, multicultural households in Doha's rapidly developing expatriate community.
From Manhattan to Miami to the West Coast, we serve America's most prominent family neighborhoods.
Manhattan's Upper East and West Sides demand premium childcare. Lumière places world-class nannies with New York's most discerning families, offering expertise in bilingual care, private education coordination, and sophisticated household management.
From Miami to the Gold Coast to Palm Beach, we serve South Florida's prominent families. Our Florida network excels at placing nannies for families with year-round and seasonal residences, including multilingual care for the region's international community.
Beverly Hills, Bel Air, and the Hollywood Hills attract leading families worldwide. We place premium nannies experienced in managing sophisticated family offices, multiple residences, and the unique demands of high-profile families in Southern California.
America's premier summer retreat for dedicated families. Lumière places nannies who understand the seasonal lifestyle, coordinate with East Hampton and Southampton households, and provide exceptional childcare for the most distinguished American families.
The Rocky Mountain destination for prominent families seeking second-home childcare. We place nannies experienced in managing families with multiple residences, outdoor-oriented lifestyles, and sophisticated household requirements in Aspen and surrounding communities.
Serving the world's most dynamic cities with exceptional multilingual childcare professionals.
Asia's international finance hub attracts globally mobile families. Lumière places nannies fluent in English, Mandarin, and other languages who understand Hong Kong's multicultural expat community and premium household expectations.
Southeast Asia's most cosmopolitan city. We place nannies with international families who value multilingual education, cultural awareness, and world-class childcare in one of the region's most sophisticated markets.
Japan's capital serves international families seeking bilingual English-Japanese care. Our Tokyo network understands both traditional Japanese childcare values and the international family's modern educational expectations.
Australia's premier city attracts prominent families worldwide. Lumière places nannies in Sydney and surrounding areas, serving families who value exceptional childcare, outdoor lifestyle integration, and professional household management.
Our placement process remains consistent worldwide: thorough background checks, reference verification, competency assessments, and in-depth interviews. We employ local experts in each market to ensure culturally appropriate placements while maintaining our global standards.
Once placed, families receive continuous support from our international team. Whether managing a relocation, adjusting to a new city, or navigating visa requirements, Lumière maintains active relationships with families and their nannies throughout their tenure.
Many Lumière families maintain multiple residences worldwide—penthouse in London, villa on the Côte d'Azur, chalet in Aspen, and apartment in Manhattan. For these families, we offer specialized travel nanny placements.
A travel nanny accompanies the family between residences, ensuring continuity of care, stable relationships, and consistent routines regardless of location. Our travel nannies are experienced professionals who thrive in dynamic, sophisticated households.
For families who travel by superyacht or private aircraft, we place nannies experienced in maritime and aviation environments. Our crew understands yacht protocols, safety requirements, and the unique demands of life at sea or in the air.
We employ local HR and legal experts in each country to ensure full compliance with employment law, visa requirements, tax obligations, and childcare regulations. Our placement agreements specify all legal responsibilities, and we maintain relationships with local authorities and employment agencies. Families receive documentation packages for each jurisdiction, and we manage the administrative process entirely.
Our global network includes multilingual professionals. Beyond English and French, we place nannies fluent in Spanish, German, Italian, Mandarin, Japanese, Russian, Arabic, Portuguese, and many other languages. We match language capabilities to family requirements, whether bilingual education or full immersion is the goal.
Lumière coordinates all visa sponsorship, work permits, and relocation logistics. We work with immigration specialists in each country, manage documentation, arrange housing searches, and support the nanny's arrival and settlement. Families are guided through every step, and our team handles the complexities so families can focus on the relationship with their nanny.
Our network extends far beyond our formal offices. We maintain partnerships with trusted placement agencies, cultural advisors, and HR professionals worldwide. If you relocate to a new destination, we leverage these connections to find qualified candidates, ensure legal compliance, and provide ongoing support even in markets where we don't maintain a full office.
International placements typically take 8-16 weeks, depending on location, specific requirements, visa complexity, and candidate pool size. Rush placements are available in some markets. We provide a detailed timeline during the initial consultation and keep families informed at every stage of the process.
We stand behind every placement with full support and, if needed, replacement assistance. Our team works with families to identify any issues and provides coaching and guidance. If a true mismatch occurs, we offer priority consideration for a replacement candidate without additional placement fees, ensuring your family quickly has the childcare it needs.
Our nanny support team provides cultural orientation, language preparation, local integration support, and ongoing professional development. We maintain regular contact with our nannies, offer training on each household's specific needs and protocols, and create community among our international placement network. Happy nannies deliver better childcare, so we invest significantly in their success and wellbeing.
Whether you're building your household team for the first time or expanding your existing childcare arrangements across multiple cities, Lumière is here to help. Our consultants understand international family dynamics and specialize in placements that last.
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