Nannies and House Helps
Nannies and House Helps in Nairobi – Vetted, Trained and Backed by a Care Team
Finding someone to live in your home and look after your children is one of the most personal hires you will ever make. Makao Home Care is a nanny and househelp agency in Nairobi that matches families with vetted, trained domestic staff – and, unlike a standard placement agency, we are also a home health care provider. That means our nannies are trained by people who nurse children and adults professionally, and our clinical team is on call if your household ever needs more than an extra pair of hands.
Whether you need a live-in nanny for a newborn, a dayburg nanny for school runs, a part-time house help twice a week, or an experienced house manager to run a busy home, we find, check and support the right person.
Who We Place
Our Nannies and House Helps
We find, check and place the right person for your home from the following categories:
Live-in nannies
Full-time childcare with the nanny living in your home. Ideal for families with babies and toddlers, parents who work long hours or travel.
Dayburg (live-out) nannies
Your nanny arrives in the morning and goes home in the evening. Popular with families in apartments without a DSQ, or parents who want their evenings as a family.
House helps (general domestic workers)
Cleaning, laundry and ironing, cooking family meals, shopping and keeping the home organised. Available live-in, live-out or part-time.
Combined nanny and house help
One person who handles both childcare and light housework. We are honest about the trade-off: with more than one child under five, a single person doing everything is usually stretched, and we will tell you so.
House managers
Experienced staff who run the home: supervising other workers, managing the budget and shopping, coordinating the children’s schedules and keeping standards consistent.
Newborn and baby nannies
Nannies experienced with babies under 12 months: feeding routines, sterilising, bathing, safe sleep and settling. For premature babies or babies with medical needs, see below.
Nannies for children with special needs
Nannies experienced with autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, epilepsy and other conditions, supported by Makao’s nurses and therapists where the child needs clinical input.
Why Choose Makao
Where Makao is Different
from Other Nanny Agencies
Most agencies in Nairobi place staff and step back. Makao is a care company, so every placement is backed by people who do care for a living.
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Nurse-designed training
Our nannies complete 80 hours of training covering child development, infant care, nutrition, hygiene, safe sleep and home safety, taught by our registered nurses and an early-childhood trainer.
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First aid and CPR for children
Every nanny is trained in paediatric first aid: choking, burns, falls, fever and seizures, and when to go to hospital.
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Clinical back-up
If your child is unwell, your nanny can call our nurse line for guidance. If a grandparent in the home needs care, we can add an elderly caregiver or nurse through the same team.
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Special-needs and medically fragile children
No other nanny agency in this market offers this. We can pair a nanny with nurse visits or therapy sessions from our Specialized Therapies team.
Our Vetting Process
Trusted People in Your Home
We do not send you a CV and a phone number. Every candidate goes through the following before we introduce them:
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Identity check
National ID verified against the original document and fingerprint-matched.
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Certificate of good conduct
A current police clearance certificate, or proof of application.
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Reference checks
We call at least two previous employers and ask specific questions.
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Skills interview
A practical interview covering childcare scenarios, cooking and cleaning standards.
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Medical check
A basic medical exam from our partner clinic before placement.
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Home and next-of-kin verification
We record where the candidate lives and a verified next-of-kin contact.
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Training and orientation
Candidates complete Makao training and a short orientation on your household rules.
How It Works
Getting Started Is Simple
Tell us about your home
A free consultation to understand your children, routine, budget and live-in or live-out needs.
Meet your shortlist
We send vetted candidates who fit your brief. You interview them and choose.
Settle in with support
We handle orientation and check in regularly, and step in if anything needs fixing.
Pricing Guidance
Clear Prices in KES
Starting from
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Depends on live-in or live-out, working days, number of children and experience required. You get a written quote in KES before we begin.
- One-off placement fee, agreed upfront
- Monthly salary paid to your nanny or house help as agreed
- Babysitting and day work charged per day or per session
Questions Families Ask
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers about Nannies & House Helps with Makao Home Care in Nairobi.
Let’s Find the Right Care Together
Speak to Our Care Team Today.
We’re here to help you explore the best care options for your loved one.