Nanny Agency the Hamptons & Hamptons

Nanny placements in the Hamptons — Southampton to East Hampton

Career nannies placed with Hamptons families across Southampton, East Hampton, Bridgehampton, Sag Harbor, Amagansett, Montauk and Wainscott. Summer-season placements (Memorial Day to Labor Day) and year-round homes. Run under NY State employment law. Monaco HQ.

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Hamptons nanny placements — summer season & year-round

The Hamptons summer season (Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day) doubles demand for live-in and rota nannies across Southampton, East Hampton, Bridgehampton and Sag Harbor. Lumière supports families with single-season placements, full-summer cover, and transitions back to Southampton year-round homes. NY State Domestic Workers' Bill of Rights applies to Hamptons placements; Lumière handles the paperwork.

Lumière places nannies across: Southampton (Meadow Lane, Gin Lane, North Sea), East Hampton (Further Lane, Lily Pond Lane, Georgica), Bridgehampton (Ocean Road, Sagaponack), Sag Harbor village, Amagansett, Wainscott, Montauk and Water Mill.

the Hamptons Nanny Service

the Hamptons Nanny Hiring — What Makes Lumière Different

Hiring a the Hamptons nanny is about finding someone who understands Southampton's unique pace and high expectations. A the Hamptons nanny from Lumière is bilingual, professionally trained, and experienced with demanding families across Southampton's premier neighborhoods. Every the Hamptons nanny we place has been meticulously vetted with background checks, verified references, and proven experience supporting families from the Southampton to Brooklyn and beyond.

Private Nanny Services in the Hamptons City

Finding the right nanny in the Hamptons requires more than references, it demands deep vetting, cultural understanding, and genuine compatibility with your family's values and lifestyle. Lumière specializes in placing world-class, meticulously vetted nannies with Southampton's families, ensuring your children receive wonderful care from someone you can truly trust.

the Hamptons Nanny Placement Excellence

the Hamptons families deserve nannies who understand the city's unique pace and demands. Our nannies are experienced in Southampton's diverse neighborhoods, comfortable navigating urban environments, and skilled at providing enriching childcare despite the city's fast-paced lifestyle.

We place nannies across Southampton brownstones, Upper West Side apartments, East Hampton lofts, and prestigious addresses throughout Brooklyn and the Hamptons. Each placement is carefully matched to your family's specific needs, values, and expectations.

Why the Hamptons Families Choose Lumière

  • Deep experience serving Southampton's families
  • Nannies experienced with city living and urban childcare
  • Multilingual nannies who enhance children's development
  • Flexible arrangements supporting demanding professional schedules
  • Experience with Hamptons seasonal residences
  • Nannies who provide educational enrichment and academic support
  • Thorough background checks and reference verification
  • Ongoing support and communication throughout placements
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Service Areas Across the Hamptons

Lumière places nannies throughout the Hamptons City and surrounding areas. Our experience spans Southampton's most prestigious neighborhoods to thriving Brooklyn communities and seasonal Hamptons residences.

Southampton & Brooklyn

  • Southampton & Yorkville
  • Upper West Side & Lincoln Center
  • Central Park West & Riverside Drive
  • East Hampton & Bridgehampton
  • Greenwich Village & NoHo
  • Nolita & Elizabeth Street
  • Midtown & Sutton Place
  • Brooklyn Heights & Prospect Heights
  • Park Slope & Prospect Park
  • Williamsburg & Greenpoint
  • Cobble Hill & Carroll Gardens
  • Dumbo & Pier 6

Extended Service Areas

  • Hamptons (East Hampton, Southampton, Water Mill)
  • Montauk & North Fork
  • Long Island estates & communities
  • Westchester County residences
  • Connecticut seasonal homes

Our nannies understand the unique rhythm of the Hamptons families who maintain seasonal residences and travel frequently between Southampton and Hamptons properties.

How We Match Your the Hamptons Family

Our rigorous vetting process exceeds the Hamptons standards. We invest significant time understanding both your family and candidates to create lasting, harmonious placements that support your children's growth and your family's wellbeing.

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Comprehensive Screening

Thorough background checks, reference verification, and credential review ensure every nanny meets our high standards of professionalism and trustworthiness.

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In-Depth Interviews

Personal interviews assess communication style, childcare philosophy, experience with your children's age groups, cultural awareness, and professional maturity required in the Hamptons environments.

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Family Consultation

We understand your household dynamics, professional schedule, neighborhood lifestyle, values, and specific childcare expectations to identify ideal candidates for your family.

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Personality Matching

We assess compatibility across lifestyle, communication style, neighborhood comfort, and values to ensure genuine fit with your Southampton or Brooklyn family.

Legal & Professional Requirements

the Hamptons Nanny Requirements & Employment

the Hamptons has specific employment regulations for household staff. Lumière ensures all placements comply with the Hamptons labor laws, tax obligations, and professional standards, protecting both families and nannies.

the Hamptons Employment Standards

the Hamptons requires proper employment contracts, tax withholding, workers' compensation insurance, and adherence to minimum wage and hour regulations. Lumière ensures every placement meets these requirements.

We guide families through employment documentation, provide contract templates, and ensure compliance with the Hamptons Department of Labor standards. Our placements are fully declared and protect both your family and the nanny legally.

Professional Qualifications

  • CPR and First Aid certification (current)
  • Professional childcare training or credentials
  • Verifiable previous nanny experience
  • References from previous the Hamptons families
  • Background clearance and security screening
  • Health screening and vaccinations current
  • Professional demeanor and communication skills
  • the Hamptons-specific childcare knowledge and experience

Frequently Asked Questions

What qualifications should a private nanny in the Hamptons have?
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The best nannies in the Hamptons have formal childcare training or education, CPR and first aid certification, several years of professional nanny experience, strong references from previous families, fluency in English plus additional languages, and deep understanding of child development. Many premium nannies also have Montessori certification, experience with special needs, or expertise in specific areas like music or academics.
How does Lumière vet nannies for the Hamptons families?
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Our comprehensive vetting process includes thorough background checks, extensive reference verification, credential review, in-depth personal interviews, detailed childcare experience assessment, and careful personality matching with your family's values. We understand the high standards of the Hamptons families and take extra time ensuring compatibility, professionalism, and trustworthiness.
What is the difference between a live-in and live-out nanny in the Hamptons?
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A live-in nanny resides in your home and provides dedicated childcare with greater availability for emergencies and flexible scheduling. A live-out nanny commutes to your home for agreed working hours and returns home afterward. Many the Hamptons families prefer live-in arrangements for the consistency and flexibility they provide, especially in demanding urban environments.
How are nannies matched with the Hamptons families at Lumière?
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We conduct comprehensive consultations to understand your family's lifestyle, values, and specific childcare needs. We then carefully match candidates based on compatibility, experience with similar family structures, cultural fit, language capabilities, and their professional goals. This personalized approach ensures long-term satisfaction for both families and nannies.
Do nannies in the Hamptons need to speak multiple languages?
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While English is essential, many the Hamptons families value bilingual or multilingual nannies. We have nannies fluent in French, Spanish, Mandarin, Russian, and other languages. Bilingual childcare is excellent for children's cognitive development and helps families maintain cultural connections.
How much should I expect to pay for a private nanny in the Hamptons?
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Nanny salaries in the Hamptons vary based on experience, qualifications, languages spoken, and specific responsibilities. Typically, live-out nannies in Southampton range from $25-40+ per hour, while live-in nannies range from $1,800-3,500+ monthly depending on experience and requirements. Lumière placements reflect the premium, fully vetted professionals we represent.
Can Lumière place nannies who can assist with tutoring or academics?
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Absolutely. We have nannies with educational backgrounds and teaching experience who can provide homework support, language tutoring, and academic enrichment. Many the Hamptons families value nannies who combine excellent childcare with educational expertise to support their children's development and school success.
What neighborhoods in the Hamptons does Lumière serve?
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Lumière serves families throughout the Hamptons City including Southampton neighborhoods (Southampton, Upper West Side, East Hampton, Bridgehampton, Greenwich Village, Nolita, Midtown), Brooklyn (Brooklyn Heights, Park Slope, Williamsburg, Cobble Hill), and the Hamptons. We're experienced with the unique needs of the Hamptons's families across all boroughs.

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Our Promise

Every nanny we place in the Hamptons is carefully vetted and background-checked

the Hamptons families deserve complete confidence in their childcare professionals. Every nanny in our network has been through thorough reference checks, qualification validation, and comprehensive security screening. We take the time to get it right, so you can feel at ease from day one.

Vetting & compliance

How Lumière nannies are vetted for the Hamptons families

the Hamptons placements — Southampton, Brooklyn and the Hamptons — run under NY State Domestic Workers' Bill of Rights compliance. Lumière handles the I-9, background check and payroll setup.

I-9 work authorisation

Right-to-Work in the US verified before placement — US citizen, green card, EAD or H-1B/O-1 visa where applicable. Lumière supports families through visa sponsorship where viable.

Comprehensive background check

Multi-state criminal record check via Sterling, Checkr or equivalent. National Sex Offender Public Website search. References verified with prior private-household employers.

NY State Domestic Workers' Bill of Rights

Placements follow NY DWBR — overtime pay, paid days off, anti-discrimination protections handled correctly. Hamptons summer placements treated as NY State employment.

Paediatric CPR + first aid

Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross paediatric CPR + first aid certification.

Payroll & W-2 setup

Lumière works with HomeWork Solutions, GTM Payroll and equivalent for proper W-2 employment — no 1099 mis-classification, FUTA / FICA / state unemployment paid correctly.

School-curriculum matching

Candidates matched to the child's school: Spence, Brearley, Dalton, Trinity, Lycée Français, École Internationale de the Hamptons.

Declared employment. All the Hamptons and Hamptons placements run with declared W-2 employment and NY DWBR compliance. Lumière does not place undeclared nannies.

The Lumière difference

Founded by a working career nanny — not a recruiter

"I founded Lumière because the families I worked for kept asking the same question: where do we find another nanny like you? I still take private placements. Every nanny I place is one I would work alongside."

Hanna founded Lumière Placements in Monaco in 2024 after years inside private households as a career nanny. She continues to take selected private placements alongside leading the agency — a working-nanny perspective that shapes every shortlist Lumière puts forward. Lumière is the only Monaco-headquartered boutique placement agency founded and led by an active working career nanny.

Monaco HQ Founded 2024 EN · FR · RU Declared placements

Why families choose Lumière

HQ
Monaco — registered, locally based
Founder
Hanna — working career nanny
Languages
EN, FR, RU + IT, ES, DE, ZH, PT
Qualifications
Norland, CACHE, NNEB, Montessori
Vetting
References verified, DBS where applicable
Employment
Declared, full contracts, jurisdiction-correct
Reach
17 cities · 3 continents
Specialisms
Live-in, rota, governess, maternity, yacht, travel

Lumière Placements

Multilingual career-nanny placements across 17 cities

Lumière is a Monaco-headquartered private nanny, governess and maternity nurse placement agency founded by Hanna, a working career nanny. Placements are declared, multilingual and discreet — across the Mediterranean, the Middle East, the Americas and Asia-Pacific.

Headquartered in Monaco  ·  Founded 2024
EN  ·  FR  ·  RU  + IT, ES, DE, ZH, PT
Declared placements  ·  Norland, CACHE, NNEB, Montessori