Hiring a Nanny in Phuket: What to Check Before the First Booking

There's no single mandatory nanny certification in Thailand, so the vetting is on you: ask for ID, contacts of previous clients, and read real reviews rather than just the generic phrases in a listing.

Before leaving your child for a full day, arrange a short hour-or-so trial meeting with you present — watch how the nanny interacts with the child and responds to their mood. This is normal practice, not a sign of distrust.

Confirm in advance what language the nanny speaks and whether it's enough to communicate with your child. Separately agree on what happens if the child gets sick or hurt: who gets called first, and whether the nanny has your number and the clinic's.

Booking through a catalog with a deposit model means the request goes through a vetted platform rather than a random ad — the deposit confirms the booking, and the full price is discussed and agreed in advance.