Nanny Agency Marbella · Costa del Sol
Lumière is the private nanny agency trusted by families across Marbella and the Costa del Sol, Puerto Banús, Sierra Blanca, La Zagaleta, Nueva Andalucía and Sotogrande, plus seasonal placements in Ibiza and Mallorca. Live-in, live-out, rota, governess and maternity-nurse placements. English, Spanish, French and Russian. Fully vetted. Discreet.
Begin Your SearchHiring a Marbella nanny requires understanding both Spanish culture and international family expectations. A Marbella nanny from Lumière is fluent in English and Spanish, experienced with wealthy expatriate families, and positioned across the Costa del Sol's premier neighborhoods. Every Marbella nanny we place has been meticulously vetted with verified references, full Spanish employment compliance, and proven experience supporting families from Puerto Banús to Nueva Andalucia and Sotogrande.
Marbella, Puerto Banus, Sotogrande, and the Golden Mile are home to international families seeking premium childcare. Our world-class nanny placements in this region combine exceptional childcare qualifications with multilingual capabilities, cultural awareness, and experience serving international households. Whether your family divides time between seasonal properties or maintains a permanent residence in Nueva Andalucia, we connect you with nannies who understand the unique demands of Costa del Sol living.
The Costa del Sol attracts international families seeking premium childcare in an exclusive environment. Our nannies are experienced with:
Lumière specializes in nanny placements throughout the Costa del Sol's premier residential communities. Our expertise spans the most exclusive neighborhoods where families prioritize professional childcare with cultural sophistication.
Marbella: From the historic old town to the modern developments along the coast, we place nannies in Central Marbella family homes and apartment residences.
Puerto Banus: Our nannies are experienced with the demanding schedules of families at this prestigious marina community, including yacht-based childcare and seasonal placements during the high season.
Sotogrande & Nueva Andalucia: Gated communities attracting dedicated international families. We place experienced nannies in these distinguished neighborhoods, often managing multiple properties and sophisticated household arrangements. Sotogrande's polo-season demand, La Reserva and San Roque school catchment are covered in detail on the dedicated Sotogrande nanny placements page.
Placing nannies in Marbella's exclusive communities requires an elevated vetting standard. We ensure every candidate has the qualifications, discretion, and cultural sophistication needed for successful long-term placements in Spain.
Comprehensive international background checks, Spanish work authorization verification, language proficiency assessment, and compliance with Spanish employment law and tax obligations.
Evaluation of experience with expat families, multilingual childcare capabilities, familiarity with private household management, and understanding of international school environments.
In-depth understanding of your family's values, lifestyle preferences, linguistic needs, seasonal patterns, and expectations for living in Puerto Banus, Sotogrande, or Marbella.
Careful assessment of compatibility between candidate and family, ensuring cultural fit, communication style alignment, and shared values within the Costa del Sol lifestyle.
Employing a nanny in Spain involves specific legal and administrative requirements. Lumière ensures your placement is fully compliant with Spanish law, protecting both your family and your childcare professional.
Spain requires all employed household staff to be properly registered with Spanish tax authorities and social security. Lumière guides families through the complete process of legal employment, including:
Non-EU nannies require specific work visas and residency permits. We recommend consulting with a local immigration specialist or HR advisor to guide you through the visa and residency permit process and ensure full legal compliance.
Marbella placements involve unique considerations compared to other regions. The Costa del Sol's international character, seasonal patterns, and distinctive lifestyle require thoughtful household integration.
Successful placements in Puerto Banus and Sotogrande depend on clear expectations and ongoing communication about lifestyle, seasonal movements, and family priorities.
Our dedicated team specializes in Costa del Sol placements and understands the unique needs of families in Puerto Banus, Sotogrande, Nueva Andalucia, and across the Spanish Riviera. Let's find your perfect match.
Start the ProcessMarbella Expertise
The Costa del Sol requires nannies who understand private living, international families, and sophisticated household management. Lumière's placements in Marbella, Puerto Banus, and Sotogrande combine rigorous vetting with specialized expertise in expat childcare. We serve families seeking bilingual nannies, yacht-based childcare, and professional care within Spain's premier residential communities.
Our Promise
Every nanny we place is thoroughly vetted, legally compliant, and culturally aligned with your family
Employing a nanny in Spain requires careful attention to legal compliance. Every candidate in our Marbella network has been thoroughly background-checked, their Spanish work authorization verified, and their experience with international families confirmed. We handle the administrative complexity so you can focus on welcoming your nanny into your home.
Vetting & compliance
Marbella placements — Puerto Banús, Sierra Blanca, La Zagaleta and Sotogrande — run under declared Spanish employment rules. Lumière handles Régimen Especial paperwork.
Current Spanish criminal record extract for every candidate, plus reference verification with prior private-household employers.
Marbella placements run with declared Seguridad Social contributions under the Régimen Especial — Spanish family-employer rules followed correctly.
All placements follow the Spanish domestic-worker labour standard — working hours, overtime, paid leave (30 days) and notice handled by Lumière.
Current paediatric first aid certification (Soporte Vital Básico Pediátrico).
June–September placements (peak Costa del Sol season) staffed from Monaco, Riviera, London and Geneva candidate pools and continued year-round when the match works.
Candidates matched to the child's school: Aloha College, Sotogrande International, Swans International, Laude San Pedro, EIC.
Declared employment. All Marbella and Sotogrande placements are declared under Régimen Especial Empleados de Hogar. Lumière does not place undeclared nannies.
The Lumière difference
"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.