Finding reliable childcare can be a challenge. Whether you need a nanny, an au pair or extra help at home, it helps to understand the options and know what questions to ask. We’ve brought together a selection of nanny agencies and services for families across Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, from occasional babysitting to ongoing care and postnatal support.
This guide brings together nanny agencies and nanny services for families across Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs. The profiles below outline the kind of support each provider offers and where to find out more. We’ll update the guide as local options change.
Every family’s needs are different, so speak directly with each provider about services, fees, availability and suitability.
What to look for when choosing a nanny
Start with the care your family actually needs: regular or occasional hours, sole-charge care or shared care, help with a newborn, school pick-ups, evenings or overnight support. Ask how the agency recruits and screens candidates, checks references and verifies Working With Children Checks, police checks, first aid and CPR qualifications. Confirm whether the nanny is employed by you or engaged through the service, and get duties, hours, pay, cancellation terms and emergency arrangements in writing. Arrange a meeting or trial where possible, and trust your instincts about the fit with your children.
A useful first question: “Can you talk me through how you screen and match nannies, and what happens if the arrangement isn’t the right fit?”
Nanny services and agencies to explore
Here are a few services to help you start your search. Contact each provider to discuss your family’s needs.
2027 ESM RECOMMENDED
Bright Nannies and Co
Eastern Suburbs · Nannies, maternity care and household support
Bright Nannies and Co is a boutique domestic agency connecting families with experienced household professionals. Its directory profile spans nanny care, mothercraft and maternity nurses, personal assistants, housekeepers and private chefs. Families can enquire about the kind of practical support that fits their household and routine.
2027 ESM RECOMMENDED
Mummy’s Whispers – The Haven for all Parents
Double Bay · Maternity and postnatal support
Based in Double Bay, Mummy’s Whispers supports families through pregnancy, birth and the early months with a range of maternity and postnatal services. Its nanny and night-nanny support may also be relevant for parents looking for extra help at home. Ask the team which services are available for your stage of family life.
2027 ESM RECOMMENDED
Nannies by Nature
Eastern Suburbs · Flexible, personalised childcare
Nannies by Nature connects local families with nannies and babysitters for flexible childcare. The service describes options ranging from casual bookings to temporary and ongoing care, including school holidays and overnight support. Families can explore carer profiles and, for ongoing nanny care, ask about the agency’s shortlisting and interview support.
Know a local nanny service?
More nanny services to explore
Cleo Nanny Co and Educare Nannies also offer services for local families. Families can compare each provider’s approach, services and availability below.
Cleo Nanny Co · NANNY SERVICES
Bondi-based nanny service placing nannies with families across Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs and other Sydney regions. Visit website
Educare Nannies · NANNY SERVICES
Paddington-based boutique agency offering full-time, part-time, night-nanny and casual care options. Visit website
Run a nanny agency or service in Sydney’s east?
Know a local nanny agency or service we should include? We’d love to hear about providers serving families across Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs.
