A Norland nanny is a childcare professional trained at the Norland College in Bath, England. Every nanny comes out with degree-level qualifications and skill-based diplomas before they even enter your home.
The institute was the first of its kind to provide formal training for early-years care. Since its establishment, Norland nanny graduates have worked for ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) families worldwide.
Morgan & Mallet have placed Norland-trained nannies for families across the US with a 96% successful placement rate. For families welcoming a newborn or with multiple children, a Norland-trained nanny brings you the highest level of trust and expertise.
With a Norland-trained nanny, your child receives only the gold standard in childcare. You can be confident that your child is in safe and qualified hands.
Contact us today to tell us what you need and start hiring a Norland trained nanny.
What is a Norland nanny?
The title of Norland nanny is only given to those who have completed the training program and are certified by Norland College. Like a regular nanny, they care for the welfare of your children but have undergone standardized training in childcare.
Graduates come out of the four-year period with a BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Education and Care and a year of hands-on experience. The program combines academic material on child development and psychology with practical applications through a Norland diploma.
Norland nanny training also goes beyond the books. Specialist courses in security and cybersecurity, self-defense, and how to support healthy parent-child relationships are also a part of the curriculum. In case of emergencies, the safety of your child is in the hands of a trained professional who keeps their cool under pressure.
Over one-third of the time is spent preparing for the reality of caring for children in family, hospital, and nursery environments. There’s no awkward learning curve period before they become a part of your home.
According to Norland College, the demand outweighs the supply. For over a century, Norland nannies have cared for children in royal households and some of the world’s wealthiest families.
Laurine Mallet, our co-founder and a former London nanny herself, says, “A Norland nanny doesn’t just take care of the children. It’s above that. It’s the mindset, the manner, the attitude, how to act with the family and work with them. That’s what they’re famous for.”
You can read Norland College’s own account of its history and qualifications on its public website (norland.ac.uk).
How much does a Norland-trained nanny cost in the US?
According to Morgan & Mallet’s 2025/26 Household Staff Salaries Annual Report, private nanny salaries in the United States run from $60,000 to $120,000 or more per year. Salaries for a Norland-trained nanny are at the top of the range, often going beyond it.
Hiring a Norland nanny means you’re paying for the best. Their degree-level qualifications mean you get someone who can support your child’s early years without you having to manage them through it.
All of them come with a guaranteed one year of experience with children up to the age of eight. Only about a hundred students graduate every year, leading to a small network of qualified Norland nannies to hire from.
Morgan Richez, our co-founder, points out the pool of Norland graduates keeps shrinking. His advice to families is simple: pay the market rate. It’s what secures the nanny you want, and what keeps her once you’ve found her.
Salaries also depend on the previous work experience of the candidate, with roles requiring specialist skills commanding a higher salary. A live-in role with more hours adds accommodation costs. You can read more about the cost of hiring a nanny here.
Travel involved in the role also increases the salary, with the base range for US traveling nannies being $70,000 to $150,000 or more.
For a full breakdown of what nannies earn and what employing one costs, see our private nanny salary and job description page. For general guidance on hiring, see our main hire a nanny page.
What makes a Norland-trained nanny different?
To put it in Laurine Mallet’s words, Norland nannies know how to adopt the right attitude with your family and not just your children. They are flexible in their approach, working with you to raise your child in a way you’d like.
Norland nannies receive the highest level of formal nanny training, making them the best professionals for your child’s formative years. The training is deeper than most with a three-year degree and one-year probationary placement period.
This means the daily care your child receives is thought-out instead of improvised. They understand child development, so they can spot where your child is and gently nudge them forward, whether that’s language, motor skills, or learning to share.
“These ladies are amazing at what they do. If you give them space to do it, they’ll show you. Allow them to do their job like you would with a doctor,” says Ellie Littlechild, Morgan & Mallet’s Dubai-based recruiter.
Norland nannies are unfazed by sudden hiccups in plans. Their training builds them to be resilient, organized, and positive under stressful circumstances. They prioritize responding to the needs and preferences of your child, keeping them in a calm and safe environment.
A Norland nanny lives inside your family’s private world, from morning routines to the conversations that happen over breakfast. So discretion is an unchangeable part of the job.
As Laurine Mallet puts it, “Discretion is keeping everything to yourself. Not repeating things. Not overreacting.”
During the four-year training period, Norland nannies gain practical experience by taking care of children in high-profile households. Their training puts a strong emphasis on discretion. It’s how they consistently maintain the gold standard of childcare while keeping your home’s privacy and security intact.
With a Norland nanny, your children grow alongside a compassionate professional. After a while, they adopt the same values, the ones that last a lifetime.
How do you hire a Norland-trained nanny through Morgan & Mallet?
Based on your job description, our recruiters sift through our applicant tracking system (ATS). Only a handful make the cut out of a hundred applications, so you only ever meet candidates worth your time.
Before you get the final shortlist of candidates to choose from, they go through our strict vetting procedures. Long intensive interviews with our recruiters hardly scratch the surface. That’s why we also check for a minimum of three strong references along with background checks before presenting a candidate.
You would not have to worry if your nanny is actually Norland-trained. We verify whether the candidate holds the officially stamped Norland Diploma along with their Degree Certificate and match it with their provided ID. Their profile is also checked with the Norland College administration on their degree completion.
After screening, shortlisting, and selecting the candidate, we help out with the onboarding. If a placement does not work out, our replacement guarantee covers you.
Our global network of 50,300 qualified professionals means we can directly source a Norland nanny for your home anywhere. Placements are made across the US through our New York, Miami, and Los Angeles offices.
For a complete breakdown of our hiring process, please visit the main nanny page. To start now, call our US team on +1 (646) 965-2308.
Why families choose Morgan & Mallet for a Norland nanny
We only place Norland-trained graduates, not a ‘Norland-equivalent’ nanny. While we have a lot of impressive nannies within our database, we would not present them as a Norland nanny.
Every candidate we put forward has earned the qualification from Norland College itself. It’s our no-compromise approach that allowed us to achieve a 96% successful placement rate since 2015.
Since most Norland graduates may already be placed with an existing family, the options may thin out. So we reach out to them first rather than waiting for an application. That way you get options from candidates who aren’t on the open market.
Describing this approach, Morgan Richez says, “We can hunt someone on LinkedIn and try to convince them.”
Similar to the Norland way, we are flexible, working together with your home to find the right fit in any location. Eight offices worldwide with a multilingual international team means wherever your family lives or travels, we can find and place someone.
Our offices work from one shared database, so a Norland nanny vetted in London is visible to recruiters in the US within minutes. You can learn more about how we work on our about page.
Other nanny roles we place
Traveling nanny
It’s perfectly possible for a Norland qualified nanny to also be a travel nanny and travel with the family. In fact it’s quite common. For families who spend time abroad this type of nanny can be ideal.
Rota nanny
Norland nannies can also be rota nannies too. They work on a shift basis and it allows them to rest after working long hours. It works well for families and nannies.
Bilingual nanny
Families who look for a Norland trained nanny also find that they would prefer to hire a bilingual nanny as well. Not a second nanny, but someone Norland trained who also speaks a second language.
These nannies are rarer, and might take longer to hire, but it will be worth it for the language immersion it can give children
Newborn specialist
Continues from 3 to 12 months, after the maternity nurse leaves. Manages weaning and gets the baby into a routine that works for the household.
Celebrity and UHNW nanny
Full NDAs before the first interview. No social media, no photos of the children. Laurine on principal NDAs: “When you’ve got an NDA, it means a very important person. Usually they’ve got their own legal team to draft it. We make sure the staff understand what they’re signing.”
Live-in nanny
Some families prefer to hire a live-in nanny if they want consistent care for their children, not just in regular hours, but at other times too. For this a live-in Norland nanny is ideal if they are looking for both aspects.
Night nanny
Overnight care so the parents can sleep. Common from birth through 18 months, often paired with a day nanny.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Norland nanny?
A Norland nanny is a childcare professional trained at Norland College in Bath, England. Graduates earn a degree-level qualification in early-years development alongside the Norland Diploma, plus training in areas like safeguarding, security awareness, and etiquette.
How much does a Norland-trained nanny cost?
In the United States, nanny salaries run from $60,000 to $120,000 or more per year, according to Morgan & Mallet’s 2025/26 Annual Report. Norland-trained nannies sit at the top of that range and often above it, with traveling roles reaching $150,000 or more.
Can you hire a Norland nanny in the US?
Yes. Morgan & Mallet places Norland-trained nannies with families across the United States, with offices in New York, Miami, and Los Angeles.
What's the difference between a Norland nanny and a regular nanny?
A Norland nanny has completed several years of degree-level training at Norland College, covering early-years education, safeguarding, and disciplines like defensive driving and household etiquette. Many excellent nannies train through shorter courses or on the job, but only Norland graduates hold the Norland qualification.
Do you place Norland-trained nannies?
Yes. We place genuine Norland College graduates only. We do not offer ‘Norland-like’ equivalents in their place.
New York
office address
260 Madison Avenue, 8th floor, 10016, New York, NY - United States
phone
+1 (646)965-2308
opening hours
Monday - Thursday : 9AM - 6PM
Friday : 9AM - 5PM
Saturday & Sunday : Closed
Miami
office address
1221 Brickell Ave Bricknell, Miami, FL 33131, United States
phone
+1 305 710 3380
opening hours
Monday - Thursday : 9AM - 6PM
Friday : 9AM - 5PM
Saturday & Sunday : Closed
Los Angeles
office address
895 Dove St, Newport Beach, CA 92660, United States
phone
+1 305 710 3380
opening hours
Monday - Thursday : 9AM - 6PM
Friday : 9AM - 5PM
Saturday & Sunday : Closed