Nanny Agency New York & Hamptons

European nannies for New York families

Lumière is the private nanny agency trusted by families across Manhattan, Brooklyn and the Hamptons, Upper East Side, Tribeca, SoHo, the West Village, Park Slope, Southampton, East Hampton and Bridgehampton. Live-in, live-out, rota, governess and maternity-nurse placements. Fully vetted. Multilingual. Discreet.

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  • Founded 2025 by Hanna, a career nanny · 100+ placements
  • 3-month guarantee, then 2 months on each replacement — up to 3 re-matches
  • Long-term nannies, newborn care specialists and private teachers · our terms
  • Every contract fully declared

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Quick answer

Lumière places European career nannies, governesses and maternity nurses with New York families for their time in Europe — Riviera summers, Monaco and Geneva relocations, Mediterranean charters and travel nannies — under French-law contracts employed by the family, and introduces US-eligible candidates for roles in Manhattan. Indicative New York nanny pay runs $70,000–120,000+ per year (2026 market range); Riviera live-in €3,000–5,500 net per month. Lumière Placements — founded 2025, based in Nice, specialising in long-term nannies, newborn care specialists and private teachers: guarantee three months, then two on each replacement; shortlist within a week; 5.0 on Google. Facts checked October 2026.

See also: Newborn care specialists New York · Private teachers New York · Long-term nannies New York · American families in Europe · How to choose a nanny agency in New York

New York Nanny Service

New York Nanny Hiring, What Makes Lumière Different

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

Private Nanny Services in New York City

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

New York Nanny Placement Excellence

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

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

Why NYC Families Choose Lumière

  • Deep experience serving Manhattan'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
NYC Neighborhoods

Service Areas Across New York

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

Manhattan & Brooklyn

  • Upper East Side & Yorkville
  • Upper West Side & Lincoln Center
  • Central Park West & Riverside Drive
  • Tribeca & SoHo
  • 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 NYC families who maintain seasonal residences and travel frequently between Manhattan and Hamptons properties. Hamptons-specific summer-season placements (Memorial Day to Labor Day), Southampton, East Hampton, Bridgehampton, Sag Harbor, Amagansett, are covered in detail on the dedicated Hamptons nanny placements page.

Our Process

How We Match Your New York Family

Our rigorous vetting process exceeds NYC 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.

1

Comprehensive Screening

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

2

In-Depth Interviews

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

3

Family Consultation

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

4

Personality Matching

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

Legal & Professional Requirements

New York Nanny Requirements & Employment

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

NYC Employment Standards

New York 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 provide a written agreement template and point families to a US household-employment specialist for payroll, tax and state labor-law compliance, so every placement is properly declared and protects both your family and the nanny.

Professional Qualifications

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best nanny agency in New York?
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The best agency for your family is the one that interviews candidates in person, places them on declared contracts, puts its fee in writing and stands behind a clear guarantee. Lumière Placements is a founder-led agency based in Nice, specialising in long-term nannies, newborn care specialists and private teachers, placing vetted, multilingual career nannies, governesses and maternity nurses with families in New York, for their time in Europe under French-law contracts, and with US-eligible candidates for roles at home. Guarantee three months, then two on each replacement, up to three times; shortlist within a week; 5.0 on Google. How to choose a nanny agency →
What qualifications should a private nanny in New York have?
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The best nannies in New York 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 New York 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 NYC families and take extra time ensuring compatibility, professionalism, and trustworthiness.
What is the difference between a live-in and live-out nanny in New York?
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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 NYC families prefer live-in arrangements for the consistency and flexibility they provide, especially in demanding urban environments.
How are nannies matched with New York 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 New York need to speak multiple languages?
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While English is essential, many NYC 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 New York?
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Nanny salaries in New York vary based on experience, qualifications, languages spoken, and specific responsibilities. Typically, live-out nannies in Manhattan 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 NYC families value nannies who combine excellent childcare with educational expertise to support their children's development and school success.
What neighborhoods in New York does Lumière serve?
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Lumière serves families throughout New York City including Manhattan neighborhoods (Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Tribeca, SoHo, Greenwich Village, Nolita, Midtown), Brooklyn (Brooklyn Heights, Park Slope, Williamsburg, Cobble Hill), and the Hamptons. We're experienced with the unique needs of NYC's families across all boroughs.

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Our Promise

Every nanny we place in New York is carefully vetted and background-checked

New York 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.

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Vetting & compliance

How Lumière nannies are vetted for New York families

Lumière Placements is a French Riviera-based agency, not a US-licensed employment agency. For American families we place nannies for Europe — the Riviera, Monaco, Mediterranean charters and the Alps — under French-law contracts, and we introduce only US-eligible candidates (with the right to work in the US) for roles at home. The family is the employer: I-9, payroll and tax are handled with a US household-employment specialist. We do not sponsor US visas.

Right to work in the US

US citizenship, green card or valid work authorisation confirmed before any introduction. Lumière does not sponsor US visas; the family, as employer, completes the I-9 with its payroll provider.

Comprehensive background check

Multi-state criminal record check via a reputable US screening provider. 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 New York.

Declared employment. All NYC 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 professional 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 after years inside private households as a career nanny. Lumière is the only French Riviera-based boutique placement agency, placing across Monaco, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Cannes, Saint-Tropez and Nice, and worldwide, founded and led by a professional nanny.

Why families choose Lumière

Based
French Riviera
Founder
Hanna, professional nanny
Approach
Families understood from the inside, the right nanny for the right family
Qualifications
Norland, CACHE, NNEB, Montessori
Vetting
References verified, DBS where applicable
Employment
Declared, full contracts
Reach
20+ cities · 3 continents
Specialisms
Live-in, rota, governess, maternity, yacht, travel
Every Lumière nanny completes our Training & Standards Programme, founder-led by a professional nanny, not a corporate recruiter. Over 100 nannies placed, with a free re-match in the first three months.