Live-in nanny in Madrid
A carefully selected professional who lives in your home and supports your children in their everyday lives.
What is a live-in nanny?
A live-in nanny lives in the family home and looks after the children during the week, usually from Monday to Saturday. It is the most comprehensive option for families with demanding schedules: she is there for morning routines, meals, bath time and bedtime, becoming a stable presence for the children.
At Nanny en Casa, we select live-in nannies trained in early childhood education, child psychology or paediatric care, as well as English- or French-speaking professionals if you want your children to grow up with another language.
When a live-in nanny is a good fit
- Parents with long working hours, shifts or frequent travel.
- Families with babies or several children of different ages.
- Homes needing support with childcare and light household tasks related to the children.
- Families wanting a stable, trusted presence for their children.
What our service includes
- An initial conversation to understand your needs: schedules, children's ages, languages and parenting style.
- A personalised search and shortlist of candidates.
- Interviews and verification of references and experience.
- Checking the negative certificate from the Central Register of Sexual Offenders, mandatory for working with children.
- Guided family interviews with the best-matched candidates.
- Support with the contract and Social Security registration.
- Follow-up after the nanny joins your family.
- A replacement guarantee, with conditions agreed individually with each family.
How much does a live-in nanny cost in Madrid?
A live-in nanny's salary in Madrid ranges from the statutory minimum wage (€1,221 gross per month in 14 payments in 2026) to around €1,500 net per month. It depends on the schedule, the number and ages of the children, languages, experience and any household tasks.
In addition to the salary, the family pays Social Security contributions as the employer. Families may apply contribution reductions: 20% for common contingencies and 80% for unemployment and FOGASA.
Our fees are agreed individually according to the type of search. We explain them without obligation during our first conversation.
Legal conditions you should know (2026)
- The contract must be in writing. Without one, the relationship is presumed indefinite and full-time.
- The maximum effective working week is 40 hours.
- Presence hours cannot exceed 20 per week and must be paid or compensated with rest.
- There must be 12 hours of rest between working days; for live-in nannies this can be reduced to 10 hours if the difference is compensated.
- Weekly rest is 36 consecutive hours, and annual leave is 30 calendar days.
- Accommodation and meals cannot reduce the cash salary below the statutory minimum wage.
- Social Security registration is mandatory from the first hour of work.
How we work
- Tell us what your family needs by phone, WhatsApp or the enquiry form.
- We search for and shortlist candidates who match your schedules, languages and values.
- We introduce the profiles and organise interviews.
- We support you when the nanny starts: contract and Social Security registration.
- We stay in touch with you and your nanny after she joins your family.
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Frequently asked questions
How many hours can a live-in nanny work?
The maximum effective working week is 40 hours. There may also be up to 20 hours of presence per week, which are paid or compensated with rest. She must have 36 consecutive hours of rest each week.
Can accommodation and meals be deducted from the salary?
They can be taken into account as payment in kind, but must never reduce the cash salary below the statutory minimum wage. We help you set this out correctly in the contract.
Who registers the nanny with Social Security?
The family, as the employer, from the first day of work. We guide you through the process so that everything is in order.
What happens if the nanny is not a good fit for our family?
We offer a replacement guarantee, with conditions agreed individually with each family, and follow up after the nanny joins to identify any adjustments early.
Do you have live-in nannies who speak English or French?
Yes. We work with English- and French-speaking professionals. See our bilingual nanny service.
Looking for a live-in nanny in Madrid?
Tell us what your family needs and we will suggest profiles that fit.