Founded in 2006

Why Choose Us

At My Big Buddy, we pioneered quality male Buddy placements in London. Founded in 2006, we are London’s original male nanny agency, built on the belief that some children flourish under the guidance of a confident, caring and engaging male role model. Families choose us for our experience, integrity, flexibility and our ability to create Buddy matches that genuinely work.

A male Buddy encouraging two children during a learning activity

Our difference

The Original Male Nanny Agency in London

London’s original Buddy agency

Founded in 2006, we pioneered high-quality male Buddy placements in London.

Unmatched matching experience

We have extensive experience creating successful, lasting family–Buddy matches.

Integrity & safeguarding

We work with integrity and to the highest safeguarding standards.

Tailored to your family

Every placement is thoughtfully matched to suit each family’s needs and routine.

Flexible as you grow

Our services and membership options adapt as your family grows and changes.

A Buddy reading with children during a shared activity

A positive influence

Meaningful mentorship, structure and fun

Across London and beyond, families value the unique benefits of having a positive, energetic male role model in their children’s lives.

Our Buddies create meaningful mentorships, encourage active play, and bring structure, balance and fun to everyday routines—a difference many families describe as truly transformative.

Flexible family life

Support built around your schedule

My Big Buddy offers far more than traditional full-time placements. Through our membership model, families can book Buddies for regular part-time care or ad-hoc support, choosing from flexible tiers that suit different schedules and budgets. Memberships cost less than traditional salary-percentage fees and give families flexibility without long-term commitment.

  • Regular part-time care
  • Ad-hoc support when needed
  • Flexible membership tiers
  • Options for different schedules and budgets
  • Cost-effective compared with traditional agency fee models
  • Flexibility without long-term commitment

Experienced matches. Trusted standards. Flexible support.

We help families find the right Buddy with warmth, care and confidence.