Childcare, Nanny, and Babysitting Services in Lima
Relocating to Lima with children is not just a change of address. It often means stepping into a demanding professional role while your child adapts to Spanish immersion, new social norms, and a faster urban rhythm. Between long commutes, new schools, and cultural adjustments, stability in your home becomes essential. You are not looking for casual supervision. You are looking for childcare, nanny, and babysitting services in Lima that provide emotional security, developmental support, and professional reliability.
Whether you are living in Miraflores, San Isidro, La Molina, Barranco, or Santiago de Surco, you likely value structure, education, and high standards of care. Lima offers vibrant culture and opportunity, but domestic support systems here often vary in quality and training. Totters Care brings nine years of international experience and four years of serving families in Lima specifically. We provide structured in-home childcare programs grounded in emotional attunement, developmental awareness, and clear communication with parents.
Children relocating to Lima may experience language fatigue, social hesitation, emotional overstimulation, or disrupted sleep patterns. These are normal responses to change. What makes the difference is intentional support. Totters Care helps regulate transitions, reinforce routines, and build confidence so your child can adapt to life in Peru without internalizing stress.
How it works

Step 1: In depth family assessment and needs mapping
We begin with a detailed consultation to understand your family’s values, routines, expectations, and your child’s emotional and developmental needs.

Step 2: Careful caregiver selection and matching
We hand select and evaluate professionals through interviews, background checks, skill assessments, and emotional competency screening to ensure the right fit for your home.

Step 3: Ongoing support, monitoring, and continuity of care
Once care begins, we provide continuous guidance, structured follow ups, backup planning, and ongoing communication to maintain consistency and long term stability.
Explore our services and specializations
Professional Childcare Program
The Professional Childcare Program is designed for families in Lima who want structured in-home childcare that goes beyond supervision. In a city where domestic help is common but not always developmentally trained, you may be seeking a higher standard.
This program integrates guided routines, language-rich interaction, age-appropriate developmental activities, and emotional attunement into your child’s daily rhythm. Whether your child is adjusting to bilingual school expectations or to long school days, structured support at home creates balance.
You may notice smoother mornings, reduced emotional overwhelm after school, and stronger independence in daily tasks. The Professional Childcare Program is delivered in person across Miraflores, San Isidro, La Molina, Barranco, and Surco.
Early Childhood Learning Program
The Early Childhood Learning Program supports families who want to maintain developmental continuity during relocation. If your child is entering or adjusting to a bilingual educational system, home reinforcement becomes critical.
This program integrates literacy foundations in both English and Spanish when appropriate, early numeracy skills, creative expression, and social-emotional development. Learning is embedded into calm daily routines rather than rigid academic pressure.
Children often show increased language confidence, stronger focus, and smoother integration into school environments. Early Childhood Learning Program is delivered in person inside your Lima home.
Childcare for Families Relocating to Mexico and Latin American countries
Childcare for families relocating to Lima focuses specifically on transition support. Moving to Peru often includes navigating cultural differences, social expectations, and language immersion.
Your caregiver establishes predictable routines that create emotional safety. Structured play, guided communication support, and consistent attachment help your child process change with stability. Instead of simply adapting out of necessity, your child begins integrating with confidence.
This service is delivered in person across Lima’s primary international neighborhoods.
Infant Baby Sitter
Infant babysitting service is designed for families caring for newborns as they adjust to life in Lima. The combination of postpartum recovery, language barriers, medical system navigation, and relocation stress can feel overwhelming.
This service reinforces safe sleep practices, feeding rhythms, sensory development, and secure attachment. In a busy urban environment, predictable routines protect your baby’s nervous system and your peace of mind.
Infant babysitter service is delivered in person inside your home, aligned with your parenting preferences and safety standards.
In-Home Preschool
In-Home preschool supports families who want structured early education before or alongside formal enrollment.
Your child receives guided literacy exposure, foundational math concepts, creative exploration, fine motor development, and emotional regulation support inside a familiar environment. This creates readiness without overwhelm.
In-Home preschool provides academic continuity during relocation and supports smoother integration into Lima’s bilingual school culture.
In-Home Tutoring and Homeschool Teacher
In-Home tutoring and homeschool teacher service provides individualized academic reinforcement in reading, writing, mathematics, executive functioning skills, and study strategies.
For families navigating curriculum differences between home country and Peruvian schools, targeted tutoring ensures continuity and clarity. Sessions are structured, focused, and adapted to your child’s academic level.
Support is delivered in person inside your home in Lima.
Temporary Nanny
Temporary nanny service supports families staying in Lima for a defined period, managing intensive work projects, hosting international visitors, vacationing, or transitioning between long-term arrangements.
Even short-term care maintains Totters Care standards of structure, emotional attunement, and developmental engagement. Temporary does not mean informal.
We support families in Lima, Peru and nearby areas
We serve international families across Lima, including Miraflores, San Isidro, La Molina, Barranco, and Santiago de Surco. With four years serving Lima and nine years of experience overall, Totters Care provides structured, emotionally attuned in-home childcare designed for families balancing global careers and bilingual environments. Our work reflects a deep understanding of Lima’s fast-paced, layered culture and educational expectations, helping families integrate confidently while maintaining high standards in their homes.
Testimonials
“I couldn’t be happier with the childcare service I received. I initially found them through a recommendation, and I’m so glad I did. It was such a relief to have a team that could communicate with me in my native language, which made everything much easier.
While I attended my event, I had complete peace of mind knowing my children were safe and having a great time with their nanny. I highly recommend Totters to any parent looking for reliable childcare.”
Dora SM
“I chose to work with them because from the very beginning, their communication and service proposal felt highly professional.
One of the things I value most is the peace of mind they provide by offering backup support if my nanny is unavailable—especially important when I have scheduled surgeries I can’t postpone.”
Emily Miller
“As a parent of a child in the British education system—where handwriting plays a crucial role—I was looking for support to address his challenges in this area.
What I appreciated most was Totters’ comprehensive approach from the start.
The process began with a thorough assessment that evaluated different aspects of writing. By identifying areas related to coordination, perception, and motor skills, we were able to better understand my child’s specific needs.”
Daniel Wilson
“I’m very grateful for the speech therapy my child receives. The monthly progress meetings with the team give us confidence in the progress being made.
Having therapy at home makes everything much easier for our family. I highly recommend this service to any family looking for effective, personalized speech therapy.”
Atenea G.
Hello, I’m Montse Armesto. Founder of Totters Care. We provide childcare, nanny, and babysitting services in Lima, Peru.
I am a pedagogue and child development specialist dedicated to supporting international families relocating to Lima. For nine years, I have designed structured in-home childcare programs that prioritize emotional safety, developmental continuity, and intentional routines during transition. Over the past four years serving Lima, I have worked closely with families navigating bilingual education, corporate relocation, and cultural adaptation. Totters Care offers more than babysitting. It is a professional childcare system built around structure, emotional attunement, and long-term growth.

Frecuently asked questions
What is your recruitment and selection process?
Every Totter caregiver goes through a rigorous multi-step process that includes in depth interviews, background checks, reference verification, skills assessments, and emotional competency evaluations.
We evaluate not only experience, but also emotional intelligence, communication skills, and long term commitment.
Our goal is not to place someone quickly.
It is to find the right fit for your family.
How do I know Totter caregivers are safe?
Safety is our highest priority.
All caregivers are fully vetted, verified, and continuously supervised.
We maintain strict internal standards and ongoing quality control.
Your family is protected by structured systems, not improvisation.
What experience do Totter caregivers have?
Our caregivers have professional experience in childcare, early childhood education, pediatric nursing or related fields.
Many have backgrounds in pedagogy, pediatric nursing, psychology, education, or child development.
We also prioritize maturity, responsibility, and emotional awareness.
In which languages is the service available?
We currently offer services in:
- Spanish
- English
- French
- German
Bilingual combinations when available
Language availability depends on location and caregiver coverage.
Is there a minimum booking requirement?
Yes. Long term programs require a minimum six month commitment and are customized to your family’s schedule and needs.
How far in advance should I book?
We recommend contacting us at least three weeks in advance whenever possible. Early planning allows for more thoughtful matching and smoother preparation.
For the best experience, reaching out four to six weeks before your start date is typically optimal.
We always encourage families to contact us as soon as their plans begin to take shape.
Can I meet the caregiver before starting?
Yes. Your family participate in the final approval process and meet their caregiver before starting.
We believe trust begins with connection.
What is your cancellation and rescheduling policy?
Our cancellation and rescheduling policies depend on the type of program you choose and are clearly explained before you begin.
We believe in transparency and fair policies that respect both families and caregivers.
Our team will review all terms with you during your consultation or booking process.
What locations do you serve?
We currently operate in multiple cities across Mexico and Latin America.
Availability depends on location and caregiver coverage.
Please contact our team to confirm service in your area.
What if my caregiver gets sick or cannot attend?
We plan for this in advance.
Our programs include backup and continuity systems to ensure your child continues receiving support whenever possible.
You are never left without guidance or a clear plan.

