
For Families
Find the ideal nanny for your family. Trusted, professional childcare tailored to your needs and values.
How It Works
Accessing our services is simple!
1. Join as a Family
Click “Join Now” → “Family Application” and fill in your details so we can get to know your family, your routines, and your childcare needs.
2. Choose Your Booking Option
One-time bookings: Please make sure your information is accurate and upload a valid, current ID or passport.
Flex or Fixed Memberships: We’ll invite you to a friendly Zoom chat to walk through your needs, answer questions, and make sure we’re setting you up for the best experience. Once this call is done, we’ll activate your membership. You can read more under Booking Options and FAQs for Families.
3. Start Using Your Portal
For casual shifts (One-Time or Flex): You can create and manage bookings directly through your portal.
For permanent / fixed roles: You’ll work more closely with us to post your job and move through the matching process.
Working together smoothly
We want every family’s experience with us to be smooth, safe, and worry-free. To help us provide the best possible service, we kindly ask that you:
Provide a welcoming and safe environment for your carer while they’re with your family.
Make all bookings through the platform so everything runs smoothly, and pay your carer promptly after booking completion.
Follow our medication policy – carers can only administer medication with a signed NannySure Permission Slip to keep your child safe. (print out a copy).
For all bookings: at least 24 hours’ notice. Late cancellations may incur a 25–50% fee paid to your carer.
Share accurate child information so carers can support your child safely.
Important Information
Insurance: Families are encouraged to maintain suitable household/liability cover and check if the carer holds their own insurance.
Tax & Legal Obligations: We recommend seeking independent advice on any tax, superannuation, or work-related obligations when engaging a carer.
Payroll Services: We have a paid referral partnership with , which offers specialized nanny payroll services available upon request.
For full details, please see our FAQs for Families and Terms & Conditions
Benefits
Here's what you can look forward to when using Nannies by Nature:
For One-Time & Flex Bookings
As a registered family, you'll receive:
Platform Support
Help with your account, bookings, and portal use while you're an active user.
Helpful Resources
Emails with tips, updates, and special offers related to our services. Guidance we provide is general only.
Flexible Membership
Unless a specific offer says otherwise, enjoy no lock-in contract: you can cancel by the end of the month to avoid charges for the next one.
Extra Benefits for Fixed Membership
(Permanent Nanny)
Nanny Sub Service
If your permanent nanny isn't the right fit (and you tell us within the first 2 weeks) or leaves within 30 days, we'll help find a substitute to keep your family supported.
Additional Care with Permanent Carer
You can request additional care directly from your permanent nanny without an extra booking fee. If you need another carer for extra support, the usual one-time booking fee applies.
Booking Options & Fees
Choose the option that best fits your family's needs. All options include access to our network of vetted carers.
- One-time Booking
- $33
- Make a one-time booking with no membership needed.
Flex Membership
Support that grows with your needs, with a set number of casual bookings each month.
- Lite
- $89/month
- 3 bookings
Three casual bookings, three easy ways to lighten the load.
- Plus
- $169/month
- 7 bookings
Extra support across the month when life gets busy.
- All-in
- $279/month
- 14 bookings
Fourteen days of shared care so parenting doesn’t feel like a solo act.
Fixed Membership
Take the stress out of finding a reliable nanny alone. We are here to support you.
- Finder's Fee
- $199
- Paid upfront to engage our services and start your permanent nanny search.
- *One-off - non-refundable
- Platform Membership
- $109
- Ongoing access to our platform, your permanent nanny introduction, and backup carers (where available).
Additional Fees & Information
Dash Fee: $10 per booking (for bookigs with less than 24 hr notice)
Public Holiday Surcharge: $5 extra per booking
Please note: Carers/Rates start at $30 per hour (public holidays may incur surcharge) (Rates Table)
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some of the most common questions families ask about joining and using Nannies by Nature.
Getting Started
Memberships & Booking Fees
Sickness, Cancellations & Refunds
During Your Placement
Extra Benefits
Please refer to our T&Cs for detailed info
