How to find a nanny or babysitter
Finding someone wonderful to care for your children is one of the most important decisions a family makes, and one of the most time-consuming to get right. Here is the short version.
Use an agency
The simplest, safest route is a nanny or babysitting agency, and many nanny agencies handle babysitting too. A good agency advertises the role, reviews applicants, runs interviews, and thoroughly screens candidates, including qualifications, references, and Working With Children clearances, then matches you with people who genuinely suit your family. You skip the guesswork and only meet high-quality candidates.
Why not just social media?
Community groups can feel quick, but there is no screening, no matching, and no support if something does not work out. For something as important as your children's care, the vetting an agency does is worth a great deal.
How Little Smiles Nannying helps
Little Smiles Nannying is a by-application recruitment agency based in Canberra, working with families across Canberra and the surrounding region, with a real focus on the rural and regional families around Canberra. Emma takes the whole process off your plate and presents only caregivers she would trust herself.