Welcome to Regency Nannies
Since 2004, we've helped over 1,000 Quebec families find the right live-in nanny, au pair, or elderly caregiver. What makes us different? We're the only agency in the province led by an immigration lawyer, with a full legal team under our roof.
When you choose Regency, you're not just getting a candidate — you get a dedicated advisor who knows every regulation, every PTET shortcut, every pitfall.
- Directed by Idalmis Carreras, immigration lawyer
- In-house legal team on every placement
- Bilingual support — every step in French or English
Services that fit your family
From local live-out nannies to international caregivers — find the right fit, with the legal side handled for you.
Live-In Nanny
From $19/hrFull-time international nanny who joins your home, via the PTET program. Available Quebec-wide, with medical exceptions in some areas.
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Live-Out Nanny
From $25–30/hrLocal professional nanny on a flexible schedule. No immigration. Same-week placement possible for urgent needs.
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European Au Pair
From $20–25/hrYoung European au pair joins your family for cultural exchange, language exposure, and everyday support.
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Elderly Caregiver
From $19.27/hrDignified at-home care for an aging parent. Available Quebec-wide, with medical exceptions in some areas.
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Immigration Services
IncludedAlready have a candidate? Our in-house legal team handles LMIA, PTET and permanent residency end-to-end.
Contact us →Ready to find your family's perfect match?
Two ways to start — both lead to the same place: a dedicated team that knows exactly what your family needs.
- ✕Last-minute panic when a caregiver cancels
- ✕A mountain of PTET paperwork you don't understand
- ✕Different people for search, legal, and follow-up
- ✕No one accountable when things go wrong
- ✓A stable, vetted nanny who stays with your family
- ✓Our in-house legal team handles every form
- ✓One dedicated team from first call to permanent residency
- ✓22 years of experience matching Quebec families
Let's talk
Not sure where to start? Tell us about your situation and we'll reach out with answers.
- No pressure, no commitment
- A real person responds
- Free consultation
Find my nanny
Answer 6 quick questions. See what services you're eligible for. Get matched faster.
- Region-based eligibility check
- Service pre-qualification
- Your preferences captured
Send us a message
A short message is enough — our team replies within 24 hours.
Find your nanny in 6 quick steps
Answer a few questions — we'll show you exactly what's available in your area.
Here's what happens next
From your first click to the day your nanny arrives. Simple, transparent, always around your schedule.
You fill the form
Tell us about your family, your region, and what you're looking for.
We call you back
Our team reviews your eligibility and sets up a quick discovery call.
We send you profiles
Hand-picked candidates that match your family and region perfectly.
You meet your favourites
Interview by video or in person. You choose who feels right for your home.
Trusted by Quebec's busy professionals
Doctors, lawyers, executives — they chose Regency. Here's what they say.
Stephanie Bouchard
Lawyer · Montréal
I highly recommend this agency. Their team is very professional and competent — you will not find any better agency.
Dr. RB
General Practitioner
I could not have run my G.P. practice without my nanny. A lot of thanks to the Regency Nannies team.
Lucie Allard
Real Estate Professional
It's a great pleasure working with Regency Nannies. I've worked with them for over 5 years because of their excellent service.
We serve all of Quebec
Your options depend on where you live — here's the landscape. The form above tells you exactly what's available for your family.
Outside Greater Montréal
Saguenay · Sherbrooke · Trois-Rivières · Québec City · Chaudière-Appalaches · Bas-Saint-Laurent · and more
On the Island of Montréal
Westmount · Saint-Laurent · Hampstead · Mont-Royal · Côte-Sainte-Catherine · Côte-des-Neiges and surrounding sectors
Live-in care everywhere in Quebec
For families with a member who has a medical condition, disability, chronic illness, or a child with special needs.
Frequently asked questions
The honest answers — PTET, costs, timelines, and regions.
What is the PTET and how does it work?
The PTET (Temporary Foreign Worker Program) lets a Quebec family hire an international live-in nanny or caregiver. Regency's in-house legal team handles the LMIA application and the work permit for you. The full process takes 8 to 9 months from start to arrival, and the caregiver's salary starts at $19/hr.
What is the "medical exception"?
Normally, international live-in placements via PTET are limited to regions outside Greater Montréal. But if a family member has a medical condition, a disability, a chronic illness, or a child with special needs, the medical exception unlocks PTET live-in access everywhere in Quebec — including Montréal, Laval, Brossard and Gatineau.
What is an LMIA?
An LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment) is the government authorization that allows a family to hire a foreign caregiver — it confirms there is a genuine need for the position. Regency prepares and submits it for you; it's part of our in-house legal service.
Live-in, live-out, au pair — what's the difference?
A live-out nanny is a local professional who works at your home on a set schedule and goes home after. A live-in nanny lives with your family — an international caregiver, hired via the PTET. An au pair is a young European who joins your family for cultural exchange, through the IEC program. We help you figure out which one fits your family best.
How much does it cost?
The caregiver's wage depends on the service and region — for example, from $19/hr for an international live-in nanny, and from $19.27/hr for an elderly caregiver. Regency's placement fee varies with your situation; we give you a clear, transparent quote during your free consultation, with no surprises.
How long does a placement take?
A local live-out nanny can be placed within days to a few weeks. An international live-in placement via PTET takes 8 to 9 months in total, because it includes the LMIA, the work permit, and the immigration paperwork. We keep you informed at every step.
Which regions do you serve?
All of Quebec. Local live-out nannies and au pairs across the greater Montréal area; international live-in nannies and caregivers in regions outside greater Montréal — and everywhere in Quebec when the medical exception applies.
Do you handle the legal paperwork?
Yes — entirely. Regency is the only Quebec agency led by an immigration lawyer, with a full legal team in-house. We handle the LMIA, the work permit, and the permanent residency path from start to finish.
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Keep your time and energy for what matters most
Let our in-house legal team and bilingual matchmakers handle the complexity. You focus on your family — we handle everything else.
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