Nanny Agency Zürich · Goldküste
Lumière is the private nanny agency trusted by families across Zurich, Küsnacht, Zollikon, the Gold Coast, Seefeld and Enge, plus Zug, Winterthur and the Alpine regions. Live-in, live-out, rota, governess and maternity-nurse placements. Fully Swiss-compliant. English, German and French.
Find Your NannyPlacing a Zurich nanny requires understanding both Swiss expectations and international family dynamics. Every Zurich nanny we place is fluent in German and English (often more languages), trained in Swiss childcare standards, and matched to Zurich's most discerning families. A Zurich nanny from Lumière brings verified credentials, full Swiss employment compliance, and experience with multinational households across neighborhoods from Wiedikon to Altstetten and beyond.
Zurich and Switzerland attract international families seeking exceptional education, stability, and Alpine lifestyle. Families require childcare professionals who understand Swiss culture, navigate multilingual environments, comply with Switzerland's rigorous employment regulations, and support international education. Lumière serves Zurich's most prestigious neighborhoods with professionally vetted childcare specialists.
International families in Zurich require childcare professionals who understand their unique circumstances. Our nannies are experienced with international family dynamics, familiar with Zurich's top international schools, fluent in multiple languages, and comfortable navigating Switzerland's sophisticated lifestyle.
We serve families throughout Zurich's Gold Coast neighborhoods, Zug, Winterthur, and surrounding areas. Each region has distinct characteristics, and our nannies understand local communities, prestigious schools, and the expectations of Zurich's international families.
Matching nannies with Zurich families requires understanding both the expat experience and Switzerland's unique regulatory environment. Our personalised matching process invests time understanding your family's background, children's schools, language preferences, and lifestyle expectations in this sophisticated Alpine setting.
Background checks, reference verification, credential review, Swiss compliance assessment, and evaluation of international experience ensure professional qualifications and regulatory compliance.
Evaluation of multilingual proficiency, Swiss German fluency, international school curriculum knowledge, and ability to support children in multiple language contexts within Switzerland's linguistic landscape.
We understand your children's school, language goals, cultural values, Alpine lifestyle preferences, and expectations for Swiss cultural integration alongside international education.
We assess compatibility with your family dynamics, international background, sophisticated lifestyle, and Swiss cultural expectations to ensure genuine fit in Zurich's community.
Zurich's most prestigious residential area attracting international families who maintain global lifestyles and international school involvement. Families seek nannies with dedicated childcare expertise and understanding of this community's international schools and cultural expectations.
An international business center attracting families from around the world. Families here combine sophisticated urban living with Alpine access and excellent schools. Our nannies in Zug understand busy family schedules and the needs of their families navigating both professional careers and family life.
Attractive communities outside central Zurich popular with international families seeking space, community, and excellent schools. Our nannies in these areas understand both Alpine lifestyle and international community needs, supporting families establishing roots in Switzerland while maintaining global perspectives.
Switzerland has specific employment regulations for household workers. Families must register nannies with social insurance, establish proper employment contracts, manage tax obligations, and ensure compliance with cantonal requirements. We guide families through this process.
All household workers in Switzerland must be registered with AHV (Old Age and Survivors Insurance) and UV (Accident Insurance). Families must establish written employment contracts, determine proper wages according to Swiss standards, and manage tax deductions. Non-Swiss nationals require work permits depending on their nationality.
Our nannies are fully compliant with all Swiss regulations and have proper documentation. We guide families through the registration process, ensuring both family and nanny meet their legal obligations. This protects everyone and ensures peace of mind.
Our dedicated team understands Zurich's international community and is ready to connect you with a professionally vetted, legally compliant nanny who becomes a trusted part of your family. Let's find the perfect match for your unique needs.
Start Your SearchVetting & compliance
Zurich placements — across the Goldküste from Zollikon to Erlenbach — run under Swiss employment rules. Lumière handles the AVS, permit and Normalarbeitsvertrag paperwork.
Permit B, C, G or Ci verified before placement; Lumière supports families through Kantonale Migrationsamt applications where required.
Zurich placements run with declared AHV contributions, accident insurance and pension handled jurisdiction-correct.
Placements follow the Cantonal NAV Hauswirtschaft (standard employment contract for domestic workers) — minimum wages, hours and leave handled correctly.
Current Swiss criminal record extract for every candidate, plus references verified with prior private households.
Current BLS-AED-SRC paediatric first aid certification, refreshed every two years.
Most Zurich placements are EN+DE; FR and RU matched to family languages and Goldküste expat communities.
Declared employment. All Zurich placements run with declared AHV and NAV Hauswirtschaft compliance. 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.