Premier Nanny & Maternity Nurse Agency in London
About the Founder
Carla Avery
Originally from Northumberland, I began my career working in healthcare, supporting individuals and families in a range of settings including mental health units, supported living, nursing homes and hospitals. Caring for others and supporting people through important stages of life has always been at the centre of the work I’ve chosen to do.
Alongside this, I was naturally drawn to childcare. While studying full-time at college, I spent much of my time nannying and caring for young children, including a toddler I supported for over 5 years and still keep in touch with today.
Eventually, I made the decision to move to London to pursue nannying professionally. During my time working as a nanny, I had the privilege of supporting wonderful families, watching children grow and develop, organising activities and becoming a trusted part of family life. I also gained opportunities to travel internationally and experienced first-hand what it takes to build strong, lasting relationships between families and the people who care for their children.
Over the years, I worked closely with a number of agencies and became increasingly aware of how important it is for placements to be handled thoughtfully and with genuine understanding of both sides. Having been a nanny myself, I know how much it matters for professionals to feel respected, supported and matched with families where they can truly thrive.
This experience eventually led me to create The Nanny & Maternity Agency - a service built on the belief that childcare placements should be handled with care, professionalism and attention to detail.
Rather than simply sending CVs, I take time to understand each family’s routines, values and expectations, as well as each candidate’s strengths, personality and the type of household where they will do their best work. Honest conversations and clear communication are essential to finding the right fit.
My aim is always the same: to create placements where everyone feels confident and comfortable from the very beginning.
And when the match is right, children thrive, parents feel supported, and nannies feel valued in their roles.

