Frequently asked questions about childcare from nannies in Munich Your questions – our answers
What requirements do I need to meet to work as a nanny?
To work as a nanny, you should above all have experience in caring for children and enjoy accompanying children reliably and over the long term in their everyday lives. A sense of responsibility, reliability and empathy are just as important as the willingness to adapt to the individual needs of a family. For a placement through Kids Concept, we also require a clean certificate of good conduct. References from previous childcare positions as well as any training or qualification certificates help us assess your experience and skills and find a family that matches your profile.
What training and work experience do I need to work as a nanny?
A specific qualification is not strictly required. What matters is that you have good to very good childcare experience and are suited to educational work – ideally several years of professional experience in an institution or with a family. Alternatively, a completed qualification as a state-certified childcare worker or educator is a very good foundation. As proof of your experience, we need at least two, preferably three to four written references from private households. Additional qualifications such as a current paediatric first aid course, foreign languages or musical skills are a plus and broaden your placement opportunities. You can find all further requirements on our page “Requirements”. (https://kids-concept.de/en/requirements-what-you-bring-as-a-kids-concept-childcare-provider/)
How do I apply as a nanny with Kids Concept?
If you would like to apply as a nanny with Kids Concept, you can easily submit your application documents online. These include your CV, any certificates and references, and information about your previous childcare experience. Once we have received your application, we review your documents and get to know you better in a personal interview. This is not only about qualifications and work experience, but also about what kind of position you are looking for, how many hours you would like to work and which conditions are important to you. On this basis, we can search specifically for a family that suits you and your expectations.
Does Kids Concept also place male nannies?
Yes, of course Kids Concept also places male nannies (also known as “mannies”) and male childcare providers. What matters for a placement are qualifications, experience and personality – and, of course, whether the caregiver and the family are a good match. Even though the term “nanny” is often associated with women, professional childcare is by no means a female profession. We therefore expressly welcome applications from men who have childcare experience and would like to support families over the long term.
How does Kids Concept support me in being placed with a family?
Kids Concept accompanies you personally throughout the entire placement process. In the first step, we get to know you, your experience and your expectations: Which tasks would you like to take on? How many hours would you like to work? Which age groups suit you best and which conditions are important to you? On this basis, we suggest families and positions that match your profile. You decide which family you would like to meet. We coordinate the next steps, are there for you if you have questions and accompany the process through to a successful placement. Our goal is not to fill just any position as quickly as possible. Family and nanny should match both professionally and personally – because that is exactly the best basis for a long-term and reliable working relationship.
How do I find a family that really suits me?
A good working relationship develops when not only the professional requirements are right, but also the ideas about everyday life and working together match. That is why we look closely during the placement: What tasks does the position involve? Which working hours are required? How old are the children? And what is particularly important to the family and the nanny in their collaboration? Before you decide on a position, you meet the family in person and can see for yourself whether the chemistry is right. Because the decision should feel right for you as a nanny, too. Kids Concept accompanies this process and helps both sides clarify expectations and conditions as early and openly as possible. This creates a good basis for a long-term working relationship.
How long does it take until I am placed with a family?
How quickly a placement succeeds cannot be said in general terms. What matters is whether a family is currently looking for a nanny with your profile, your availability and your expectations – and, of course, whether it is a good personal fit for both sides. Sometimes a suitable opportunity comes up very quickly, in other cases the search takes a little longer. Kids Concept informs you about suitable positions and accompanies you through the next steps. For us, a suitable placement is more important than a fast one. After all, the aim is ideally a working relationship that works for the family and the nanny over the long term.
Does the placement through Kids Concept cost me anything?
No. For nannies and childcare providers, the placement through Kids Concept is free of charge. The placement fee is paid by the family. The personal support during the placement process is also free of charge for you.
What do I earn as a nanny in Munich?
A nanny’s salary in Munich depends, among other things, on your qualifications and work experience, the number of hours and the specific requirements of the position. As a guide: experienced nannies often earn around 25 to 30 euros gross per hour. Qualified educational professionals with relevant training and work experience can expect around 30 to 35 euros gross per hour. For particularly demanding positions or extensive work experience, pay can also be higher.
Who is my employer – Kids Concept or the family?
As a nanny, you are employed directly by the family you work for. Kids Concept handles the placement and accompanies you and the family through the placement process, but is not your employer. The specific working conditions such as working hours, pay, holidays and responsibilities are agreed between you and the family and set out in the employment contract. Kids Concept helps to clarify important conditions transparently from the outset and to create a good basis for the working relationship.
Do I get an employment contract as a nanny?
Yes. If you are placed with a family through Kids Concept, you are regularly employed and receive an employment contract. It sets out the most important terms of your work in a binding way. These include working hours and scope of work, pay, holiday entitlement, notice periods and your specific tasks. A clearly worded employment contract creates security for both sides and helps avoid differing expectations from the start. Kids Concept helps the family and the nanny clarify the key points before the working relationship begins.
What do I need to consider regarding social security and taxes as a nanny?
If you are employed as a nanny by a family, the employment must be properly registered. Depending on the scope and earnings, different rules apply for social security and taxes. In employment subject to social security, contributions to health, long-term care, pension and unemployment insurance are paid through the employment relationship. Separate legal rules apply to mini-jobs and midi-jobs. Registration and payroll are generally handled by your employer, i.e. the family. Kids Concept helps to create transparent and legally sound conditions for the employment from the outset. You can find detailed information on employing a nanny in our article “Contract & Formalities”. (https://kids-concept.de/en/contract-formalities/)
Am I entitled to holidays and continued pay during illness as a nanny?
Yes. As an employed nanny, you are generally entitled to paid annual leave and, subject to the legal requirements, to continued pay during illness. The specific rules on working hours, holidays and other conditions should be clearly set out in the employment contract. Regular employment therefore protects not only the family but also you as a nanny. That is why Kids Concept values clear and fair employment relationships and transparent agreements from the very beginning.
Which tasks are part of a nanny’s job and which are not?
At the heart of a nanny’s work is caring for the children. Depending on their age and the family situation, this includes, for example, structuring the daily routine, play and age-appropriate activities, drop-offs and pick-ups, accompanying the children to leisure activities or appointments, and preparing meals for the children. Light tasks directly related to childcare can also be part of the job, such as tidying the children’s room, cooking for the children or loading and unloading the dishwasher.
Is Kids Concept still there for me after the placement?
Yes. Our support does not end with a successful placement. Even after you have started working for the family, you can still contact Kids Concept if you have questions or uncertainties about the working relationship. Especially at the beginning of a new position, it can be helpful to clarify expectations again or adjust individual agreements. We therefore see a good placement not as a one-off transaction, but as the foundation for a long-term and reliable working relationship between nanny and family.
Can I also work part-time as a nanny?
Yes. Many families are looking for a part-time nanny, for example for afternoon care or as reliable support on individual days of the week. Kids Concept places nanny positions from 20 hours per week. Which working hours and weekdays are in demand depends on the individual family. Our job advertisements (https://kids-concept.de/en/current-job-openings/) are already very specific and often list the required days and times exactly. In the placement process, we also take your availability into account and look specifically for positions that match your expectations as closely as possible.
