The film takes place in the capital of England, London. At 17 Cherry Street, the Banks family is busy looking for a nanny for their children. They publish an ad in the newspaper. Soon a young nanny Mary Poppins appears on their doorstep and agrees to work for the most modest monetary reward. She has no recommendations, but mom has no one to choose from. Children Jane and Michael think she was brought in by a strong wind, and the nanny doesn't argue with them.