Agency Members
SNA is a community of professional nannies and agencies committed to upholding the highest industry standards.
Our Agency Members are dedicated to quality childcare and support both employers and nannies.
We believe our agencies prioritize respect and fairness. Every SNA agency offers clear, legally compliant contracts with fair wages and respectful working conditions.
Why Choose an SNA Member Agency?
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Legal Protection and Peace of Mind
When you work with an SNA member agency, you’re backed by a SECO license and Swiss labor law compliance. We believe in the professionalism and reliability of our member agencies, knowing they adhere to strict legal standards to protect both you and your career.
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Commitment to Your Safety
SNA partners only with agencies that share our commitment to thorough background checks and safe placements. By choosing an SNA agency, you’re joining a network where safety, trust, and high standards come first. Our agencies carefully match you with families who respect and value nannies.
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Ongoing Support – We’re Here for You
Our connection with member agencies doesn’t end at placement. SNA holds regular meetings with our agencies to stay updated and aligned on best practices. If challenges arise, we’re here to mediate and support you. Whether it’s addressing work concerns or navigating tricky situations, you can count on SNA to be a resource and advocate for you.
Fair and Transparent Contracts
Explore Trusted SNA Member Agencies
Welcome to our nanny agency, a unique and caring service dedicated to supporting nannies across Switzerland. At our agency, we hold a distinct commitment to both nannies and families, and we take pride in connecting nannies with families who not only seek childcare assistance but also value and respect the worth of their dedicated caregivers. Our mission is to create harmonious and nurturing environments for both nannies and the families they serve. We believe that exceptional childcare starts with happy and well-supported nannies, and it is our pleasure to facilitate these valuable connections.
Welcome to Happy Home, your leading domestic staffing agency in Zurich. We specialise in providing exceptional candidates for housekeeping, childcare, and senior care needs. Our rigorous selection process ensures that only the most reliable, friendly, and experienced applicants are chosen. Moreover, we prioritise empathy alongside expertise, guaranteeing that every candidate embodies both proficiency and compassion. With Happy Home, exceptional service and genuine care go hand in hand.
Welcome to our agency Wind Connections an employment agency recognized by SECO since 2002 and in Liechtenstein by the Office of National Economy 'Amt für Volkswirtschaft' since 2008.
A member of the International Au Pair Association (IAPA) since 2016.
We offer placements for candidates (Au pairs and Nannies) in Switzerland, and place Swiss Au pairs abroad.
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Andrée Wind, founder and partner of Wind Connections, studied and graduated from the University of Sherbrooke. She holds dual Canadian-Swiss nationality. She can assist you in French, English and German.
Since 1990 our mission has been to bring nannies and families together in a transparent and fair working relationship, we offer regular jobs but also spontaneous jobs (in hotels, joining a party team or in private families) and manage expectations, coach, support and advise both parties in all matters, including contracts, insurance, labor laws, etc. We bring passion and love into all we do.
Are you the owner of a SECO Licensed Agency?
What SNA looks for in an agency member?
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The agency has a Seco license and is operating legally in Switzerland
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The agency shares our vision and is willing to raise the bar
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The agency also keeps the nanny’s best interest in mind and does not only see the families as customers and ideally follows up after placement.
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Agencies engaged to be a SNA member will make sure that every candidate will be screened prior to meeting the family.
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Agencies will perform every possible check (Background Criminal Record, First Aid and CPR certificates plus at least 2 years’ experience of working with children and contactable references).
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Potential risks when not using a licensed agency:
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High probability of unsuitable nanny candidates
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Limited understanding of changing Federal and cantonal laws and regulations
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A risk of signing a contract that turns out to be illegal, which can result in a fine for the family​
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Lack of professionalism or financial stability
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No follow up after placement for nannies or parents
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No guarantee policy (replacement) if the initial placement is unsuccessful​
* In Switzerland, private sector recruitment is an activity governed by the Federal Act of 6, October 1989 on recruitment and the hiring of services and, as such, is subject to authorization (license).
Under this Act, recruitment agencies established outside of Swiss territory are not authorized to recruit for jobs in Switzerland. Neither are they allowed to recruit job seekers in Switzerland for jobs abroad. Agencies established outside Swiss territory involved in recruitment activities with relevance to Switzerland are liable to fines of up to CHF 100 000.
In addition, any persons who, in their capacity as an employer, should have recourse to the services of a non-authorized agency, are liable to fines of up to CHF 40 000.