Who We Are

Dedicated to nurturing children naturally, with compassion, expertise, and unwavering commitment to your family's wellbeing.

Gabriela Patino, Founder of Nannies by Nature

Meet Our Founder

Gabriela Patino (Gaby), Founder of Nannies by Nature, is an experienced Nanny and Early Childhood Teacher.

With over a decade of experience in the industry, Gaby wanted to create, and give families and carers an online space to connect and grow. Passionate about creating nurturing and loving environments, Gaby believes quality care begins with strong relationships and positive values from the very first years of life.

Having worked across Sydney, Gaby values trust, consistency, and genuine connection; bringing a heartfelt, personal touch to what Nannies by Nature offers.

Why choose Nannies by Nature?

Nannies by Nature reflects who we are at heart—caregivers with a natural instinct to nurture, guide, and help children grow. Caring for children isn’t just what we do; it’s in our nature.”

Vetted Nannies

Every nanny completes our first-level multi-stage screening before joining our platform

Personalized Matching

We get to know your family and match you with a nanny who genuinely fits your needs and rhythms.

Skilled Carers

Our nannies have real, hands-on childcare experience and strive to offer reliable, warm, and professional care.

Support That Stays With You

From first enquiry through to settling in, we're here with guidance and helpful resources—while you manage the ongoing working relationship with your nanny.

Natural, Respectful Care

A child-led, connection-focused approach that nurtures growth in gentle, meaningful ways.s

Family First, Always

Your values and routines guide everything we do—so the care you arrange feels seamless and aligned

Our Mission

Nannies by Nature has a simple yet powerful mission: to make child care feel less overwhelming. We connect parents with a community of caring, capable nannies and babysitters, offering flexible, affordable support that fits real families and their changing routines.

What you can expect from us

Safe & Supportive

Simple, secure space for families and carers to connect
Every registered carer is has undergone our First-level multi-stage screening process.

Thoughtful Matching

Families match with carers based on needs, experience, and availability.
Child-focused and family-friendly approach

Simple & Convenient

Our easy-to-use platform makes finding care effortless — right at your fingertips.
From browsing to booking, everything you need is simple, secure, and stress-free.

Our Values: Nannies by Nature’s 5 ‘To the Core’ Principles

At Nannies by Nature, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We encourage all to uphold these five guiding principles — they shape who we are, genuinely to the core.

Trustworthiness & Integrity

We’re all about building connections through kindness, honesty, and care

Child-Focused Approach

Every child is unique, and we embrace that. We take the time to understand your family and match you with a carer who fits your lifestyle and values.

Quality Care & Safety

Safety and wellbeing come first. Alongside our first-level screening, we encourage families to ask their carer questions and get to know them, so they can feel confident in their choice.

Inclusiveness & Diversity

We celebrate families and carers of all backgrounds. Our focus is on creating safe, respectful matches where every child feels seen, valued, and supported.

Community-Driven

"It takes a village to raise a child"

By joining Nannies by Nature, you’re part of that village. We bring families and carers together through shared support, helpful resources, and ongoing connection to create a network that grows with you

Our Commitment to Safety

Our platform is built to support safer care arrangements by bringing together child-focused carers, clear information, and practical guidance for everyone. Together, we aim to create safe, nurturing environments where children can feel secure, supported, and free to grow.

First-Level Screening

Before joining our community, carers complete our first-level screening process.

Working With Children Check
Reference checks
Relevant experience review

Guidance & Practices

We share guidance around child-safe practices and working respectfully in family homes, ensuring carers understand the importance of creating safe, nurturing environments.

Parent Partnership

Because carers are engaged directly by families, we encourage parents to take an active role in safety too - have open conversations with your carer, reviewing any documents you feel are important, and setting clear expectations from the start.

Wall of Contributors

Thank you to everyone who generously contributed to our Pozible campaign. This wall celebrates those whose financial support helped bring our project to life. Your belief in our vision and willingness to invest in it made all the difference. Each name here represents a part of our story — a community of backers who turned possibility into reality.

Melody

Emilie Blanc

Shayegui Family

Nathalia Patino

Thank you to all our contributors for their invaluable support