There is a considerable difference between an au-pair, a childminder or a Görtz & Crown nanny popularly known as ‘nanny’.
Difference au pair, childminder and G&C nanny
Au-pair | Childminder / regular nanny | G&C nanny | |
Resident | ![]() | ![]() | |
Non-resident | ![]() | ![]() | |
Caring role | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Nurturing / educative role | ![]() | ![]() | |
Taking over tasks | ![]() | ||
Specialized in family pedagogy | ![]() | ||
MBO 2/3 | ![]() | ![]() | |
MBO 4/HBO | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Coaching during and after placement | ![]() | ||
High flexibility in working hours | ![]() | ||
Employment for at least 1 year | ![]() | ||
Contract for at least 30 hours per week | ![]() | ||
Works for only one household | ![]() | ![]() | |
Basic training Nanny Academy | ![]() | ||
Further training Nanny Academy | ![]() |
Nanny Christel:

It is lovely to work with children. They are honest, spontaneous, active and sweet. I like helping children develop into little adults. If you can help a family with raising their children, it gives a lot of gratification. It is almost an honor that they trust you with this!
Nanny Christel