Mary Poppins Nannies was established in early 1995, and through personal care and attention to detail, has gained a sound reputation for its' friendly and professional in-home childcare services.

We believe that children benefit from, and are more settled when they are cared for in a familiar environment, surrounded by their own belongings, toys, pets, and where their routines and disrupted as little as possible.

The company was initiated to facilitate quality childcare for the parents of the Canberra region, providing nannies for permanent full-time, part-time and after school positions.  We also provide childcarers for casual daytime and evening work as well as live-in nannies.

Our nannies are responsible for providing a loving, secure environment in the absence of parents. Child carers employed by Mary Poppins Nannies are provided with Guidelines and a Duty Statement of what is expected by the agency, relating to the care and well being of our client’s children.

When employing people for childcare positions, personalities, qualifications, experience and presentation are all taken into consideration.  Many of those who come to us have completed one of the various childcare/nanny courses available around Australia and most will have formal childcare experience, either as a nanny or in a childcare centre. All have a love of children.

Clients of Mary Poppins Nannies are very positive towards the high standard of childcare given by our carers and the quality back-up service provided from our office staff. We have a strong commitment to open and honest communication and our policy of ongoing support has resulted in a high level of long-term placements.

First Class Nannies

Mary Poppins Nannies interviews every carer before we put them forward for any casual positions or interviews with families. We contact their referees and ensure they have, or are qualifying for the relevant First Aid Certificates.  In the process of being registered with Mary Poppins Nannies they must undergo an Australian Federal Police check. Most have a current drivers’ licence and many have their own car

Minimum requirements to be employed by Mary Poppins Nannies:

• The minimum age for placement by Mary Poppins Nannies is 18 years.
• All carers must have a current Senior (Level 2) First Aid Certificate.
• On commencement of employment carers must have undergone an AFP National Police Check within the last 3 months.
  At least 3 referees for each carer will be contacted by telephone by our Childcare Consultants.

Agency employed carers are covered with workers compensation, public liability and professional indemnity insurances.

Mary Poppins Nannies is registered with the Family Assistance Office as a carer for the purposes of the Childcare Benefit.  To claim this rebate, you must also be registered with the Family Assistance Office.