Million Dollar Nannies’ focuses on Leah Barrs’ agency that connects nannies and mannies with wealthy families
‘Million Dollar Nannies’ introduced reality TV fans to the world of high-profile nannies working for VIP clients. The Hulu reality series premiered on June 17 and explored the jet-set lifestyle and six-figure incomes of eight nannies. It also put the spotlight on Leah Barrs, owner of the elite agency that provides nannies to uber-wealthy families with kids. In the show, she revealed that she made her own start as a nanny to one of reality TV’s most famous families: the Kardashians. But how did the 31-year-old get the opportunity to work with the Kardashians of all people?
Leah got in touch with Kourtney Kardashian through a pastor at The Way LA church in Los Angeles, which is frequented by the oldest Kardashian sibling. She revealed that she used to babysit the pastor’s kid, and he suggested her name to Kourtney when she was looking for a nanny. Leah recounted the entire incident by telling the New York Post on June 17, “It was fate. He said, ‘I think you would be perfect for the position. Would you want to work for the Kardashians?’ I was like, ‘Holy sh*t. This is crazy. Yes!'”
If you need a refresher, Kourtney has three kids with her on-again-off-again partner, Scott Disick. The couple shares two sons, Mason and Reign and a daughter named Penelope together. She also has one more son with her husband, Travis Barker, named Rocky Thirteen, who was born in November 2023. Leah reportedly worked for the famous family from 2019 to 2023, so she looked after Kourtney’s first three kids. She revealed that the role of a nanny for high-profile clients goes beyond traditional childcare duties. She said that her past work with the Kardashians and other clients involved ” doing doctors’ appointments, school events, and keeping track of calendars. Not only the parents’ schedules, but the kids’ schedules, closet organization, and travel.” She reiterated that taking care of Kourtney’s kids was a step up for her, as “it was beyond nannying.” She added further, “I learned a lot about myself. [Kourtney] really taught me to be a better worker: networking, being the best version of myself, representing that family.”
After a few years, Leah apparently wanted to be Kourtney’s personal assistant, but the role was already filled. So, she decided to quit her cushy job and venture out on her own, as people encouraged her to start her own agency. In a since-deleted TikTok video, Leah explained that “I no longer work for the family I used to work for, and it’s simply because I was ready to move up to a personal assistant, and [Kourtney] already has a personal assistant.” She went on to add that leaving the job was a tough call, “I kind of went back and forth whether I made the right decision or not for like a month. I love those kids dearly, and I literally love them like they’re my own children.” Leah tapped into the #NannyTok network online, which has more than 32,000 posts on TikTok, to scout for potential nannies and mannies for her agency.
Barrs is a native of Connecticut and a college dropout. She moved to Los Angeles in her 20s with no clear career path in sight. However, her babysitting gig led her to bigger things. Furthermore, due to the water-tight NDA she signed, Leah cannot divulge any details about her time working as a Kardashian nanny, including her salary. However, since her own nannies earn six-figure salaries, it’s safe to assume that she made a similar figure. Reports estimate that she earned somewhere between $100K to $150K per month. It’s hard to estimate her net worth, but it certainly must have skyrocketed since her appearance on ‘Million Dollar Nannies.’