National Nanny Recognition Week is a special opportunity to celebrate the professionals who dedicate their careers to supporting children and families.

Taking place from 20–26 September 2026, the week was created to recognise the positive and valuable contribution nannies make to the families in their care.

At Forbes Nannies, we have the privilege of working with exceptional childcare professionals every day, and we know that the role of a nanny extends far beyond the practicalities of childcare.

A great nanny can become one of the most trusted people within a family’s life.

They are there for the everyday routines and the important milestones. They offer consistency when family schedules become demanding, reassurance when children need comfort, encouragement as they learn and grow, and dependable support when parents cannot be there themselves.

More Than a Job

Professional nannying requires a unique combination of skills.

Patience, judgement, adaptability, warmth and discretion are all essential. Depending on the family, a nanny may be managing school routines, activities, homework, meals, travel arrangements and children’s diaries while also providing the emotional consistency that helps children feel secure.

For many private households, the nanny also works closely alongside parents, personal assistants and other household staff, requiring professionalism, communication and an understanding of the dynamics of a private home.

Yet some of the most important parts of the role are often the least visible.

It might be remembering exactly how a child likes their bedtime story, knowing when they need encouragement rather than assistance, preparing everything quietly for the next school morning, or being the familiar face waiting at the school gates at the end of a difficult day.

These small moments are often what make a nanny truly invaluable.

Celebrating the Nannies Who Make a Difference

National Nanny Recognition Week is a reminder to acknowledge that contribution.

Recognition does not necessarily need to be elaborate. A thoughtful note from the family, flowers, a favourite treat, a small gift or simply taking the time to say a genuine thank you can mean a great deal.

For children, getting involved can make the gesture even more personal. A handmade card, drawing or message from the children they care for can become something a nanny treasures for years.

The week is also an opportunity to recognise nannying as the skilled profession it is.

Experienced nannies continually develop their knowledge through practical experience, training and professional development. Many build careers spanning decades, supporting children from infancy through their school years and becoming trusted figures within successive families.

To Our Nannies

To every nanny who shows up each day with patience, energy and care: we see you, and we appreciate what you do.

Thank you for the early mornings, busy school runs, imaginative play, endless questions, carefully prepared meals, bedtime stories, travel days and all the moments in between.

Thank you for being dependable.

Thank you for being adaptable.

And most importantly, thank you for helping the children in your care feel safe, supported and valued.

From all of us at Forbes Nannies, Happy National Nanny Recognition Week.

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