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Childcare Options
In a country where extended family traditionally provides childcare, the professional market is less developed but growing. Good options from casual babysitters to au pairs to full-time nannies.
Babysitters
Find via Facebook groups ("Babysitters in Cyprus", "Cyprus Mums"), Sitly.com, international school recommendations. €5-10/hour. Evening: €8-12. Ask for references, verify them.
The first time we were fairly lost. Now we wonder why, honestly.
– Family from Freiburg, in Nicosia since 2023
Au Pairs
€300-500 pocket money/month + room and board. AuPairWorld.com for placement. EU citizens: no work permit needed. Non-EU: special au pair residence permit required. Max 25 hours/week.
Full-Time Nanny
€700-1,200/month (Mon-Fri). Live-in: €600-1,000 + room and board. Employment contract mandatory. Minimum wage: €1,088 gross/month since January 2026 (€979 during the first six months). Employer social insurance: 12.6%. CMC advises on legal requirements.
The Cypriot Alternative
In Cypriot families, grandparents provide childcare naturally. Expats without Cypriot grandparents: Cypriot neighbors often spontaneously offer to watch children. Accept – it's genuine. These informal networks are more valuable than any agency.
Finding Babysitters and Au Pairs in Cypr
Topics: Childcare Options, Babysitters, Au Pairs
CMC Practical Tip
com, international school recommendations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anytime. For newborns: experienced sitters or nannies with infant care experience.
EU citizens: no. Non-EU: special au pair permit needed. Host applies. 4-8 weeks processing.
€700-1,200/month. Live-in: €600-1,000 + room and board. Employment contract and social insurance mandatory.
Via German Stammtische and Facebook groups. Limited selection but German teens at international schools available.
How CMC Supports You
At CMC Family Office Group, we are here for you – not only for tax and legal questions, but also for all practical topics of everyday life in Cyprus. Our team in Larnaca and Pafos knows the local conditions first-hand.
As your local contact, we handle: company formation and management, tax advisory and Non-Dom applications, ongoing bookkeeping and tax returns, support with authorities, and referrals to estate agents, lawyers, doctors and tradespeople.