My Big Buddy
London’s Original Male Nanny Agency
What to Expect?
What can I expect when I hire a Buddy or Manny?
At My Big Buddy, our expectations of our male nannies (“Buddies”) are no different to what you would expect from any high-quality professional nanny. Their first and most important responsibility is, of course, the children in their care. Beyond that, our Buddies bring energy, reliability, and a “can-do” attitude to a wide range of household and family tasks.
Here’s an overview of the support they can provide:
Childcare responsibilities
- Day-to-day care, supervision, and wellbeing of your children.
- School and nursery drop-offs/pick-ups, after-school care, and evening routines.
- Support with developing good habits, routines, and social skills.
Child-related household responsibilities
- Laundry, ironing, and wardrobe organisation for the children.
- Tidying bedrooms, playrooms, and communal play spaces.
- Preparing healthy children’s meals and snacks.
Organisation and diary management
- Booking and accompanying children to doctor, dentist, or other appointments.
- Arranging play dates and coordinating extracurricular activities.
- Planning and helping to host birthday parties or special events.
- Packing and unpacking school bags, sports kits, and overnight bags.
Education and learning support
- Assistance with homework, projects, and reading practice.
- Encouraging creativity through arts, crafts, music, or drama.
- Helping children to develop independence and problem-solving skills.
Entertainment and activity planning
- Organising indoor and outdoor games, sports, and activities.
- Planning fun outings such as museum trips, park visits, or play centres.
- Keeping children engaged and active during school holidays.
Family support
- Walking the dog, feeding pets, or helping with pet care.
- Running errands such as grocery shopping, dry cleaning, or parcel collection.
- Helping to arrange car servicing, household repairs, or deliveries.
In addition – Practical “handyman” help (if previously agreed and not at the same time as when responsible for children)
Being a reliable extra pair of hands around the home.
Tackling light DIY such as hanging pictures, building flat-pack furniture, or painting touch-ups.
Assisting with gardening, tidying outdoor spaces, or seasonal jobs.
The Male Childcare Dynamic
One of the unique strengths of a Buddy is the positive male dynamic they can bring to childcare.
Many families value the enthusiasm, energy, and playfulness that our Buddies naturally bring to daily routines, making everyday tasks more engaging and enjoyable for children.
Whether it’s playing football in the park, building confidence through teamwork, or encouraging resilience in the face of challenges, Buddies often bring a fresh perspective to care.
Alongside this, many of our Buddies possess professional skills in areas such as Special Educational Needs (SEN) support, confidence-building, mentoring, and structured learning activities.
This combination of professional expertise and lively, positive energy helps create well-rounded role models for children of all ages.
Our team brings expertise and delivers exceptional service. We tailor our service to your needs. We want to know the why as well as the how and when.
We have a trusted network of male nannies and Buddies with varying skill sets. Our Buddies want purposeful work that lets them make a real impact.
Families across London choose the benefits of a positive, energetic male role model who can build strong bonds and bring a balanced, hands-on approach.