Our Services and Fees

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    Maternity Nurse

    Your Maternity Nurse will stay with you and your newborn child for 24 hours a day for up to six days a week.

    Our maternity nurses have a wealth of experience with baby development, establishing breast and bottle feeding and sleeping patterns as well as offering advice on the mother’s diet, rest, and general wellbeing.

    General duties involve feeding, changing, bathing, settling, and any other care of the baby, preparing and sterilizing equipment. They will teach you about the development of your baby and support you in building confidence with your newborn.

    It’s important they have time to rest and take breaks to remain focussed and alert at all times. Please aim to provide a 3-hour break during the day. The maternity nurse will share a room with the baby or have a separate space, please ensure a bed is available.

    All meals/produce for the nurse will be provided by the client during the booking.

    Single Child
    From £300 per 24 hours

    Twins/Multiples
    From £400 per 24 hours

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    Night Nanny

    Get a good night’s sleep! Your Night Nanny will not only care for your baby but will also guide your child to sleep through the night.

    Great Start night nannies will support you in breastfeeding; change, feed, and settle the baby overnight as well as prepare and sterilize bottles or any other equipment.

    Great Start night nannies normally work 9 pm to 7 am, however, if longer or different hours are required then this can be pre-arranged directly with your nanny. Please note that Great Start night nannies do not provide domestic cleaning or laundry unless pre-arranged with Great Start. Night nannies should be allowed to rest in between the baby’s needs, therefore a bed should be provided.

    We advise parents to book a night nanny prior to giving birth, particularly as you may wish to have the same nanny for the entire period.


    Single Child from £180 per night (9pm-7am)
    Twins from £250 per night

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    Breastfeeding Consultant

    Establishing newborn feeding can be tricky, while everyone’s goals are different, our certified lactation consultants will guide you in the right direction for you and your baby.

    Great Start only works with certified lactation consultants so you can be sure to receive top-notch care.

    Our lactation consultants offer antenatal advice, early days post-birth, and continuous support in your feeding journey.

    Please contact us for more information on the right package for you.

    Breastfeeding Consultation from £150

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    Day Nanny

    In dire need of a little break?
    We offer day nannies who will feed, change and occupy your baby while you run errands or catch up on that needed rest.

    Please contact us with your requirements and we will do the rest.

    Day nanny rate:
    From £20 per hour for at least 4 hours.

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    Sleep Consultant

    Great Start sleep consultants specialise in child psychology, nutrition, sleep hygiene, and how bedtime routines can be optimised. Our consultant will arrange an assessment, and with respect to your parenting ethos, holistically create sleep strategies for long-term success.

    They will usually need between 3-5 nights to resolve sleep problems, or a series of 24-hour shifts depending on your needs.

    If you prefer to discuss your sleep training requirements via a video call we have various sleep trainers who offer this service.


    Sleep consultant from £250/night

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    Phone and Video Consultations

    At Great Start, we appreciate that you may not need a full-on team, and a little guidance will suffice.
    Additionally, having a baby can be very expensive, therefore we offer phone and video consultations for some of the services.

    Sleep Consultant
    Initial assessment and consultation (1 hour) £120
    Additional phone calls (30min) £30

    Super Nanny
    If you require general support with feeding, sleeping, bathing, and recognising signs of illness among other issues, we suggest giving us a call and arranging a Supper Nanny consultation

    Phone/video consultation (30min) £40

Agency Fees

At Great Start Nannies, we offer a high-touch, professional nanny matching service that supports you throughout your entire childcare journey.
Our pricing structure reflects the care, screening, and ongoing service we provide — not just an introduction, but real peace of mind.

How Our Pricing Works

  • £75 Introduction Fee
    Payable once you have seen the profiles of the available nannies, but before we release nanny contact details. This covers the time, care, and expertise it takes to match you with available, pre-vetted nannies who meet your family’s specific needs.

    We offer this stage of visibility upfront as part of our commitment to transparency, so you can see the calibre of care we provide before committing. Once the introduction fee is processed, you’ll receive full contact access to speak directly with the nannies of your choice.

  • £25 Per Shift Agency Fee
    Applies once a nanny is hired. This ongoing service fee reflects the level of care, continuity, and professional oversight we provide throughout the placement — a model commonly used across the childcare recruitment industry.

This fee supports:
✔️ Ongoing support and mediation if required
✔️ Backup help if plans change
✔️ Access to expert advice and safe hiring practices
✔️ Our ability to protect both families and nannies with consistent, professional oversight

Breastfeeding and sleep consultants work based on demand, depending on how much help you require. The agency, therefore, charges a flat fee rather than per day/hour. Breastfeeding and Sleep Consultant introduction fee is £100.

All bookings made through Great Start Nannies are subject to the fee structure. It protects our time, ensures the nanny's wellbeing, and allows us to deliver a service trusted by families across the region.