Nest & Nurture Little Ones
Professional In-Home Childcare
For Families Who Know Better
One qualified carer. Your children. Your home. Not one of thirty-three in a room — yours, entirely.
The Difference
Your Child Is Not a Ratio
Australian childcare centres are legally permitted to have one educator to every eleven children aged three and over. In under-two rooms, that ratio is one to four. In practice, many centres operate at exactly the legal minimum.
The educators who work in those rooms are qualified, dedicated people who are burnt out, underpaid and outnumbered by a system that was never designed to put children first.
Nest & Nurture Little Ones gives those same qualified professionals a better version of the work they chose — and gives your children something a centre simply cannot provide. One carer. One family. Undivided.
One-on-One Care
Your carer is focused entirely on your children. Not managing a room. Not rotating between twelve families.
No Drop-Off Anxiety
Care happens in your home, in your routine, with your things. No settling in at a centre. No sick-day chaos.
Interview Before You Book
Browse carer profiles, review qualifications and complete an online interview before any booking is confirmed.
Consistent Familiar Faces
The same approved carer every session. Your children build a real relationship, not a rotation.
Care Philosophy Match
Filter by approach — Montessori, outdoor play, bilingual, cultural background, religion. Find your family's fit.
Our Services
Four Ways We Care for Your Family
All bookings have a 3 hour minimum. Fixed pricing. No hidden fees.
Casual In-Home Care
The Nurture Session
Flexible, as-needed care booked by the session. Minimum 3 hours. From $55/hr for one child.
Perfect for date nights, appointments, work-from-home days or any time you need qualified care on your schedule.
Regular Part-Time Care
The Little Ones Program
Set days and hours each week built around your work schedule. Typically 8am–5pm.
Your approved carer comes on your recurring days, every week. Consistent care your children come to know and trust.
Full-Time In-Home Care
The Dedicated Carer
A dedicated qualified carer, 38–40 hours per week. One professional, entirely focused on your family.
The closest thing to a private family nanny — without the agency fees. Includes school pickup for regular and full-time bookings.
Overnight Newborn Care
The Overnight Nurture
Overnight care from 9pm to 7am. Flat $250 includes 1.5 hours of active care.
Your carer sleeps at your home and is on call for feeds, settling and nappy changes. Active care beyond 1.5 hours is billed at the standard hourly rate and charged on Wednesday.
Pricing
Fixed Rates. No Surprises.
Rates are per hour and increase with each additional child in your care. 3 hour minimum on all bookings.
Children
Carer Earns
Family Pays
1 Child
$40/hr
$55/hr
2 Children
$55/hr
$70/hr
3 Children
$70/hr
$85/hr
4 Children
$85/hr
$100/hr
5 Children
$100/hr
$115/hr
6 Children
$115/hr
$130/hr
Overnight Care
9pm – 7am. Includes 1.5 hours active care. Additional active hours billed at the 1-child hourly rate, charged Wednesday.
Newborn care only
Full-Time Weekly
38 hours per week for one child. Add $570/wk per additional child. Includes school pickup for approved regular bookings.
Dedicated carer only
Carer Standards
Qualifications We Verify Before Anyone Works
Every carer on the Nest & Nurture Little Ones platform has their qualifications verified before their profile goes live. Not self-reported — verified. You see compliance status on every profile before you request an interview.
We recruit from the pool of qualified early childhood educators who have left centre work — not because they stopped loving children, but because the centres stopped deserving them. Our carers are experienced professionals who chose a better way to work.
Cert III Early Childhood Education (minimum)
Working With Children Check (WWCC)
HLTAID012 First Aid — Child Specific
National Police Check
Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Vaccination
Minimum 2 Years Childcare Experience
Verified References
How It Works
From Profile to Your Front Door
01
Browse Profiles
Filter by suburb, availability, age group speciality, care philosophy, languages and cultural background.
02
Request an Interview
Choose a carer and book a short online interview. Meet them before anything is confirmed.
03
Approve Your Carer
Happy with the match? Approve them as your primary carer. A backup is also assigned from verified carers in your area.
04
Book Your Service
Choose your service type, schedule and number of children. Fixed pricing confirmed at checkout.
05
Care Logged & Verified
Your carer clocks in and out via the platform. You see all times on your dashboard. Wednesday payout runs automatically.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What qualifications do Nest & Nurture Little Ones carers have?
All Nest & Nurture Little Ones carers hold a minimum Cert III in Early Childhood Education, a Working With Children Check, HLTAID012 child-specific first aid, a national police check, pertussis vaccination and a minimum of two years experience. Qualifications are verified before any carer joins the platform.
Can I meet the carer before booking?
Yes. All families complete an online interview with their chosen carer before any booking is confirmed. You browse carer profiles, request an interview time, and only proceed once you are happy with the match.
How much does in-home childcare cost with Nest & Nurture Little Ones?
Care starts at $55 per hour for one child, with a 3 hour minimum booking. The rate increases by $15 per hour for each additional child. Full-time care for one child is $2,090 per week.
Is school pickup available?
School pickup is available on regular part-time and full-time bookings only. Carers hold a valid drivers licence and appropriate vehicle. Families supply their own approved child restraints and must add the carer to the school authorised pickup list before the first run.
How does overnight newborn care work?
Overnight care runs 9pm to 7am. A flat fee of $250 covers the overnight shift including up to 1.5 hours of active care — feeds, settling and nappy changes. Active care beyond 1.5 hours is charged at the standard hourly rate and billed on the Wednesday of that week. The family provides a suitable sleeping arrangement for the carer.
Find Your Family's Perfect Carer
Browse qualified carers in your area. Interview before you book. Fixed pricing, no surprises.