Nanny and Governess Services in Portugal – Lisbon, Porto

Home Staff International is a leading international company specializing in domestic staff recruitment in Portugal, providing services in Lisbon, Porto. It is the only company in the world that owns a network of agencies and serves high-profile clients in different countries.

We provide qualified nanny services in Portugal, with candidates already located in Lisbon, Porto or ready to relocate for live-in positions. Staff can be hired for permanent or seasonal employment.

The nannies are already waiting order

Selection of qualified personnel ready to take care of your children with love and professionalism

Infant Nanny

A specialist with medical education and experience in caring for infants in maternity ward supervision, ensuring care, safety, and comfort for your baby. The infant nanny assists with daily routines, feeding, hygiene, and early development.

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Governess with UK and EU Visa

An educator, child psychologist, and neuropsychologist, fluent in Russian, English, and French. With a valid UK visa, she can legally work and accompany the family within the United Kingdom, and she also holds a residence permit in Europe.

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Musical Nanny

A specialist who helps children develop musical hearing, rhythm, vocal, and instrumental skills tailored to their age and interests. She organizes individual lessons in playing musical instruments, singing, and solfeggio, including the basics of music theory and ear training.

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English-Speaking Nanny from Britain

A graduate of the prestigious Norland College with a Level 3 TQUK diploma for childcare workers, with nanny experience in the UK and Cyprus. Holds an EU passport. As a native English speaker, she helps children develop correct pronunciation.

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Native English-Speaking Nanny

A nanny who is a native English speaker helps the child immerse into English communication and naturally acquire the language through conversation, games, and creative activities. Not speaking other languages ensures the child’s full immersion in the English-speaking environment.

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Filipina Nanny

A caring and disciplined professional, known for her kindness, responsibility, and ability to connect with children of all ages. Many Filipina nannies speak English, which further helps immerse the child in an English-speaking environment.

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Maternity Nurse (Nanny-Midwife)

A specialist with medical education and experience working in maternity wards and neonatal intensive care, providing professional assistance to mothers and newborns in the first months of life. Holds a UAE residence visa. Ensures complete infant care, including feeding, hygiene, establishing daily routines, and early development.

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Native Spanish-Speaking Nanny

A nanny from El Salvador — a native Spanish speaker and educator fluent in English, helps the child naturally acquire the language. Holds an EU passport and can accompany the family when traveling to different countries.

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Montessori Teacher

A certified Montessori specialist who promotes comprehensive intellectual, emotional, and creative development of the child, taking into account their age and individual characteristics, following early childhood development methods.

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Muslim Nanny

A specialist who respects and incorporates Islamic traditions and values in childcare and upbringing. Provides safety, comfort, and harmonious development for the child, while helping instill the foundations of ethics, morality, and cultural norms in accordance with Muslim customs.

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Tutor

An English and German tutor — a qualified specialist who helps children and adults master foreign languages at any level. Conducts individual lessons, develops oral and written skills, grammar, listening comprehension, and expands vocabulary.

Home Staff International provides a unique service for the most discerning clients worldwide. We handle the most challenging requests that smaller local agencies cannot fulfill. We also recruit staff with foreign language skills, and for client travel, we offer candidates holding valid visas for the required countries.

Thorough selection of nannies

We carefully select nannies in Portugal – Lisbon, Porto – to ensure that every family receives only the most reliable and professional childcare providers. All candidates undergo a strict background check, including references, work experience, and childcare skills. Special attention is given to foreign language proficiency, the ability to work with children of different ages, and readiness for live-in employment. Our nanny agency in Lisbon, Porto matches candidates who meet high standards of safety, care, and education. This guarantees that your chosen nanny in Portugal will provide your child with comfort, development, and professional care.

Higher/specialized education
Experience as a nanny from 5 year
Positive recommendations from previous places of work
Taking professional courses for nannies
Knowledge of child psychology and pedagogy
Knowledge of development programs and methods
Proficiency in foreign languages
Love for children and willingness to adapt to the family.

Care and Safety

Monitoring the child’s health and physical development.
Preparing healthy and tasty meals according to age and preferences.
Organizing active games, walks, and physical activities.
Preventing contact with dangerous objects, teaching basic personal safety and hygiene.

Development and Education

Conducting developmental games and activities to enhance intellect, speech, motor skills, and creativity.
Tailoring educational and developmental programs based on the child’s age and interests.
Reading, singing, drawing, modeling, and other creative activities.
Educational walks and activities that encourage curiosity and independence.

Daily Care & Routine

Preparing and caring for the child’s clothes, shoes, toys, and learning materials.
Maintaining cleanliness and order in the child’s room and play areas.
Providing parents with daily reports on the child’s condition and progress.
Jointly planning the daily routine, meals, and activities.
Supporting trusting and open relationships with the family.

Our services for staff recruitment

Permanent Staff

Selection of personnel for long-term employment, ensuring stability and trust within the family.
We carefully search for candidates who share your values, upbringing style, and meet individual requirements.
Each candidate undergoes a multi-stage selection and verification process.

Temporary Staff

The ideal solution for replacement during vacation, illness, or urgent need.
Helps to avoid unnecessary costs when there is only a short-term need for staff.
A flexible selection system allows us to quickly find a specialist who matches your conditions and schedule.

Cost of hiring a nanny

The agency fee is calculated as a percentage of the candidate’s average monthly or annual salary. The final amount depends on the type of contract selected, which includes different guarantee periods for staff replacement. To receive a detailed price list and a personalized quote, please contact us — we will provide the optimal solution tailored to your needs.

How we work step by step

Introduction

We determine what the ideal staff member for your family should be — experience, education, skills, personal qualities, language knowledge, schedule, and additional preferences — and create a complete candidate profile.

Selection of Profiles

We start the search using our international staff database. We save your time — you receive a ready selection of profiles that have already passed a preliminary screening for compliance with your requirements.

Interview

We arrange meetings with the selected candidates. If necessary, we conduct additional checks: polygraph tests, medical examinations, psychologist consultations. At this stage, we determine together which specialist is best suited for your family.

Contract Signing

We agree on the start date of the staff member, finalize the most suitable type of contract with the required number and period of free replacements. Payment for our services is made, and we provide a draft contract.

Start of Work

The staff member begins their duties, and we remain in touch with you. If replacement is needed, we will promptly find a new specialist. Your personal manager is always ready to provide consultation and support.

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We will select staff to meet your family’s needs

We work across a wide range of areas — from sourcing nannies and governesses to drivers, gardeners, housekeepers, and estate managers. Our specialists take into account each client’s unique requirements to offer the best solutions, ensuring comfort and peace of mind in your home.

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Our services are available to clients in different countries — we will find the right specialist no matter where you are