Connect with inspiring nannies: musicians, dancers and actors in London!
Nanny Agency & Childcare Service in London
Connect with engaging and inspiring creative nannies and mentors - musicians, dancers, actors - who will foster curiosity and a love for learning, providing your children with a safe space to explore new experiences through creativity.
How to Book Creative Childcare
Ready to book a fully-vetted, creative nanny or mentor? It’s now easier than ever to find a child care arrangement that’s tailored to you, thanks to our new booking system.
Simply follow the process below to book a talented creative nanny or mentor, arrange event childcare and entertainment, communicate with your favourite nannies and browse through our creative nannies.
First, log into your CocoRio dashboard
If it’s your first time logging in, your password will be the same as your email (username).
For Recurring Bookings
Repeated bookings for CocoRio nannies, like having an after-school nanny each week or taking them to a sports class every Saturday morning.
1. Go to your Profile and choose My Jobs
2. Post your creative nanny brief, with as much detail as possible - including the date/s, number of children, their age, location and any creative requirements. The job will be sent to our wonderful CocoRio creatives who match your availability and requirements.
3. You’ll be notified every time a new candidate applies and you can even use the chat function to message them or arrange a call to chat more. Our team at CocoRio HQ will also be able to recommend any potential fits for you to review.
4. When you’re happy with your creative nanny match, reply to one of your email notifications to let us know when you’d like the booking to start and we’ll set you up accordingly.
5. You’ll be charged daily at the end of every shift and will have complete flexibility to edit your booking, find covers and more!
For Ad-Hoc Bookings
Creative nanny bookings as and when it suits you, from occasional weekend nannying to emergency nursery cover.
1. Go to your Profile and choose the Booking Calendar
2. Post your creative nanny brief, with as much detail as possible - including the date/s, number of children, their age, location and any creative requirements. You’ll also be able to add additional dates or make your booking recurring.
3. The job will be sent to our wonderful CocoRio creatives who match your availability and requirements, favourites first (if any).
4. You’ll be notified every time a new candidate applies.
5. Check your Booking Calendar and click on each date to assign your chosen creative nanny.
6. You can then communicate with your creative nanny and book them in for more sessions, should you wish to.
Meet Our Creative Nannies
Our creative nannies and mentors are like family. They are a nurturing presence blending a deep understanding of child development with a playful, energetic approach. They’re reliable and genuinely enjoy spending time with children. Their high emotional intelligence and warm, friendly attitude facilitate strong connections with both children and families, while their creativity brings joy and exploration to every moment. Proactive and adaptable, they follow a child-centric method, prioritising the child's needs and interests.
Creative nannies and mentors
Our Services
CocoRio is the go-to choice for creative learning. As a childcare agency, What makes us unique:
Peace of mind
Effective and fun creative learning
Skills for life
Personalised experience
Full flexibility
Peace of mind
We prioritise children’s physical and emotional safety for the whole family’s peace of mind. This is why the recruitment and vetting process of our nannies and mentors is incredibly thorough. We want to enable you to make an informed choice as to who is spending meaningful time with your child and support you along the way.
Our pool of creative nannies and mentors throughout London is carefully handpicked. They know what to do in case of an emergency, and are all round trustworthy individuals. Just find your perfect fit and know we’re always here to help!
Effective and fun creative learning
We tap into your child’s innate creativity and by doing so, we get the very best out of them. Our mentors and nannies facilitate creative play in an unstructured learning environment which is fun, engaging and inspiring for your children! Our original research-led framework for Creative Learning is aligned with the EYFS and the British National Curriculum and influenced by the Montessori method, the best of Finnish Education, with a focus on supporting the overall development of the child and their emotional wellbeing.
As a creative childcare agency, we foster a child centred approach, ensuring the child’s needs are met while reaping the incredible benefits of creativity: reducing stress, helping to express emotions, building confidence, problem solving skills, self-esteem, and much much more.
Skills for life
Did you know that using creativity in your everyday has the potential to change your children’s life? And building relationships outside of your family and school with incredible creative role models supports your children in building and improving crucial skills for their future?
Our creative nannies and mentors create safe unstructured learning environments for children to explore their creative potential and practice learning and extend their curiosity, which in turn generates more learning.
Relationship building, open mindedness, growing in confidence, autonomy and independence. These are all life-long learnings that our creative nannies and mentors nurture and that support you in raising well-rounded children.
Personalised experience
Every child is unique. Our pool of creative nannies and mentors is vast and incredibly diverse. This means we can meet your needs in an entirely bespoke way! Find a local creative nanny and mentor with specific skills, languages and experience. Do you want your children to be immersed in a specific language? Are they interested in music and crafts? Whatever your children’s interests and your needs, we’ve got your tailor-made match, this is what separates us from traditional nanny agencies in London.
Our dedicated childcare agency is here to support you in your decision and answer any of your questions.
Full flexibility
Our services take place in the comfort of your own home at a time that works for you. So you can offer quality activities and experiences for your children without the endless shuttling! On a regular basis with full flexibility. No matching fees, you just pay for what you book.
Our creative nannies and mentors are childcare professionals in the creative industries and for this reason they love a flexible schedule as much as you do. Unlike many other nanny agencies in London, we offer full flexibility.
Our easy to use platform allows you to book on the go, arrange covers or amend your booking in a matter of minutes.
Creative learning is a game-changer
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Cognitive development
Studies show that children involved in arts-related activities excel academically. Our childcare approach incorporates music, movement, art, and language, setting your child on a path to cognitive brilliance.
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Emotional development
Did you know that arts participation significantly boosts academic recognition and emotional intelligence? At CocoRio, our creative learning framework is designed to nurture not just the mind but also the heart. Numerous studies show the benefits of creativity for emotional wellbeing.
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Social development
Our approach supports social skill development. Our nanny-share and group experiences encourage creative learning with your peers. Why not share the fun!
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Physical development
Physical well-being is as crucial as intellectual growth. Our creative nannies and mentors include movement through multiple activities, enhancing focus and brain function.
What Families Are Saying
FAQs
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CocoRio is far from just another nanny & childcare agency in London. We are a unique blend of creativity and care, setting us apart from other nanny agencies in London. Our London-based nannies are not just fully vetted with Enhanced DBS checks, First Aid Training, and reference checks; they are also actors, musicians, and artists. Our nanny agency's meticulous recruitment, vetting, and onboarding process ensures Safety First and Quality for Peace of Mind.
What truly distinguishes us is our CocoRio Learning Journey, a specially curated program that includes four magic ingredients: Music, Movement, Art, and Languages. These elements ensure that creativity is at the core of each session, making us a truly unique nanny agency in London. With CocoRio, you're not merely hiring a nanny—you're welcoming a creative mentor into your home. This mentor will not only care for your child but also ignite their imagination, enrich their lives with valuable lessons in creativity, and set the stage for them to flourish into well-rounded adults. It's more than childcare; it's a transformative experience that taps into the magic of childhood.
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Our London nanny & childcare agency, CocoRio, offers three core services designed to meet the diverse needs of busy families in London. These elements set us apart from all other London nanny agencies:
1. Creative Nannies: Our London-based creative nannies are musicians, actors, dancers, and artists who are fully vetted and trained to deliver the unique CocoRio Learning Journey. They are not just caregivers; they are creative mentors who inspire your children to explore the world around them.
2. CocoRio Magic Ingredients: Our Learning Journey includes four magic ingredients—music, movement, art, and languages—that ensure creativity is at the heart of each session in London. These ingredients are carefully chosen to stimulate your child's imagination and encourage holistic development.
3. Nanny Duties: Alongside our creative offerings, our creative nannies also take care of regular nanny duties like school pick-ups, meal times, and bedtime routines. We understand that life can be hectic, and we're here to make it a little easier for you.
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Our CocoRio Learning Journey is intricately linked to child development. It includes age-appropriate activities that focus on five key pillars: physical well-being, emotional intelligence, social skills, cognitive abilities, and creativity. By incorporating at least one of our magic ingredients—Music, Movement, Art, and Languages—in each session, we ensure a holistic approach to your child's growth. Whether it's learning a new language, painting a masterpiece, or dancing to their favourite tune, your child will experience a rich tapestry of learning and fun with CocoRio. We are very proud of our Learning Journey and Magic ingredients, which truly affirm our unique offering.
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At CocoRio, a leading nanny agency in London, we offer a diverse range of childcare options. We understand that every family is unique, which is why we offer a diverse range of childcare options designed for flexibility and convenience:
- Recurring Child Care: This is the go-to option for London families seeking stability. With recurring child care, you can schedule regular sessions with the same creative nanny, ensuring a consistent and enriching environment for your child.
- Ad-hoc Child Care: Perfect for those unpredictable moments in London life. Whether you have an unexpected meeting or a spontaneous day out, our ad-hoc services provide reliable care when you need it most.
- After-School Care: The learning doesn't stop when the school bell rings. Our local London-based nannies pick up your children from school, assist with homework, and then dive into creative activities that align with the CocoRio Learning Journey and get the creative juices flowing.
- Playdates: Want to make your child's playdate extra special? Our nannies come prepared with a range of creative activities that make playdates not just fun but also educational. We always encourage scavenger hunts and fun creative outings in London.
- Caring for Groups of Children: Hosting a birthday party, family gathering or a community event in London? We offer group childcare services that keep the little ones engaged and entertained, allowing the adults to enjoy their time worry-free.
- Language Immersion Sessions: If you're keen on introducing your child to a new language, our nannies can create a language-rich environment that makes learning a new language as natural as play. Our agency has over 600 Creative Nannies and we cater for over 20 languages!
-Children's Activities: Beyond basic care, our nannies are equipped to introduce your child to a world of creative experiences. From music and drama sessions to art projects and language games, through a child led approach, we design activities that enrich your child's life.
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Absolutely, many of our London-based creatives are experienced in working with children with SEND and any delays in their development or going through a challenging time. We strive to use our creativity in a therapeutic way to support all children, offering tailored activities that cater to their unique needs.
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At CocoRio, we're not just another nanny agency in London. We believe that creativity isn't just about the arts; it's about movement too! Activities like dancing or playing musical instruments help children develop fine and gross motor skills. Our creative nannies incorporate activities that not only strengthen muscles but also enhance spatial awareness and balance.
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Absolutely! Unlike other nanny agencies in London, CocoRio's creative activities stimulate the brain, fostering problem-solving skills and imaginative thinking. Whether it's building a sculpture with clay or crafting a story, our creative nannies engage children in activities that challenge their logical reasoning and introduce them to cause and effect.
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Creativity offers children a safe space to express and navigate their emotions. Art and music can be therapeutic, helping children process complex emotions and find solace. At CocoRio, we use our magic ingredients—Music, Movement, Art, and Languages—to help children explore their emotional landscape. This sets us apart from other childcare agencies.
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Group creative activities teach children about teamwork, sharing, and empathy. They learn to appreciate diverse perspectives and build meaningful relationships. CocoRio's creative nannies engage children in shared creative tasks that instil a sense of belonging and community.
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Yes, creative storytelling, singing, or even dramatic play enhances vocabulary and linguistic expression. Our creative nannies encourage children to narrate stories or describe their artwork, refining their language skills and building a rich vocabulary.