Global Placement Network
Lumière operates across six continents, connecting families with wonderful nannies wherever they call home. Our global reach means expert childcare, no matter where you are.
Begin Your SearchLumière operates a worldwide network of personalised, meticulously 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 uncompromising standards in every market we serve.
From the South of France to the Swiss Alps, we serve Europe's most prestigious destinations.
Serving the region's most prominent international families with culturally sensitive, professional childcare.
From Manhattan to Miami to the West Coast, we serve America's most prominent family neighborhoods.
Serving the world's most dynamic cities with exceptional multilingual childcare professionals.
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 adjusting to a new city, managing household transitions, or coordinating with local staff, 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, tax obligations, and childcare regulations. Our placement agreements specify all legal responsibilities, and we maintain relationships with local authorities and employment agencies. We recommend families work with local immigration and legal advisors regarding visa and work permit requirements specific to their jurisdiction.
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 focuses on finding and vetting the right nanny for your family. We provide comprehensive nanny placement and ongoing support. For visa sponsorship, work permits, and immigration requirements, we recommend consulting with a local immigration specialist in your country who can guide you through the process and ensure full legal compliance.
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, local candidate availability, and your family's needs. 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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