Abracadabra Childcare Services Pty Ltd (ACS)
Abracadabra Childcare Services Pty Ltd (ACS) has been a trusted provider of professional
in-home childcare
services to private families across Australia since 1999. Owned and directed by Felicity Gray, who has 35 years of experience in the Child Care Recruitment Industry and has built strong relationships with both parents and children. She worked as a Nanny in London, Ireland, and various local families in Australia.
With a background in Corporate Recruitment also, she understands the importance of thorough recruiting and reference checking procedure
to ensure to find the right carer for your family's needs and dynamic.
Our trained team prioritizes your children’s well-being and is ready to answer all your queries about employing a carer. We take pride in offering professional, experienced and fully screened carers who are compatible with your family’s needs. Experience is essential, but matching a carer with your dynamic is key so we work with you until you feel you have found the right carer.
Our Commitment & Industry Engagement
We know that your children are your highest priority, and we take pride in offering carers who meet our high standards of competence and reliability.
At ACS, we are deeply committed to the ongoing support and development of the in-home childcare industry. As members of the
Australian Nanny Association (ANA), we stay updated on industry news and advancements to better serve both our families and carers.
Our Carers
We have a strong pool of candidates Australia Wide who come to us from all different avenues and with varying experience in the Child Care Industry. We have included a brief description on each of the roles that carers are interested in and the duties they are willing to undertake:
Career Nannies & Babysitters
In-home child care for hard working Private Families, providing support with getting the children up and ready for the day, organising fun daily outings or age appropriate activities in the home, preparing bottles/snacks/meals, settling for naps, changing nappies, bathing & bed time routine. Carrying out Domestic Duties that are child related to assist with the smooth running of your household so you can spend more quality time together as a family.
Before & After School Carers
Helping Private Families with ensuring children are ready for school, school drop off and pick up, attending after school activities/lessons/sports, preparing afternoon tea & evening meal, supervising bath & bed routine. Carrying out Domestic Duties that are child related to assist with the smooth running of your household so you can spend more quality time together as a family.
Qualified Childcare Workers
Assisting Private Families who qualify for the In-home Care Subsidy.
Share Nanny / Group Nannies & Babysitters
Sharing a Nanny with other families (maximum of 3 children) will help reduce costs as you will be splitting both the agency fee and carers hourly rate amongst each family. If you have more than 3 children requiring care then you can hire a second/third/fourth carer to assist with any additional children requiring care ensuring to stay within the Required Ratios.
Special Needs & Individual Support Workers
Support for NDIS and other Private Funding Entities or Not-for-Profit Organisations, including assisting parents with special needs children and Respite for Foster & Kinship Carers. Support to Families exposed to Domestic Violence and in safe housing and Parents who are suffering from terminal illness.
Event Creche Workers
Full Creche Services including set up and pack down of the onsite Creche Facility for corporate events like Conferences, Trade Shows, Staff Training Sessions, Annual General Meetings, Gala Dinners etc.
Emergency Carers
For all of the above Services – we have an After Hours Services to accommodate last minute bookings. Click here to see times for our normal operating hours and after hours services.
Each registered carer has satisfied our requirements of being a competent childcarer who is capable of thinking on their feet and managing both everyday and out-of-the-ordinary situations that arise when caring for children. All of our Carers undergo a rigorous recruiting process including Interviewing, Registration & Reference Checking including:
Verification & Reference Checks
Every carer must hold a valid Working with Children Check, Police Records Check for their respective state, and First Aid/CPR certification.
Experience & Compatibility
Our carers are well-versed in age-appropriate activities and routines, ensuring they can handle both everyday and unexpected situations with ease.
Candidate Registration & Interviewing Process
We have a thorough registration process that includes online verifications and reference checks for every new carer. All carers must have:
- Valid Working with Children Check Clearance
- Police Records Check for each state
- First Aid / CPR Certification
Each carer meets our high standards of performance, ensuring competence and the ability to manage everyday and extraordinary situations when caring for children. We also assist families who qualify for the In-home Childcare Subsidy (IHC) and have registered carers ready to meet eligibility criteria.
Click Here if you are a carer wishing to become registered with our agency.
A Happy Home is Our Mission
Tailored Matching
We pair you with carers who align with your parenting style and children's needs for a harmonious fit.
Professional Expertise
With decades of experience, our professionals bring unparalleled child care expertise into your home.
Continuous Support
From your first call to ongoing care, we're with you every step, ensuring a seamless child care experience.
Areas We Cover
We service Australia-wide, including major cities and regional areas. The areas we cover, but are not limited to, are:
New South Wales (NSW)
Sydney (Eastern Suburbs, Inner West, North Shore, Northern Beaches, St. George/Sutherland Shire, Southern Highlands, Blue Mountains, Western Suburbs, Hills District & Liverpool/Fairfield), Wollongong, Central Coast, Hunter Region, Newcastle, Coffs Harbour, Northern Rivers, Byron Bay, Tweed, and all other regional areas.
Victoria (VIC)
Melbourne Region (City, Bayside, Mornington Peninsula, North East, North, West, East, South East, Phillip Island & District, Geelong & District), Northern Victoria (Greater Bendigo Region, Shepparton & Central North, Macedon Ranges), Southern Eastern Victoria (Gippsland, Lakes & Wilderness), Southern Western Victoria (Ballarat & Western District, Grampians, Great Ocean Road/ Otway Ranges).
Queensland (QLD)
Brisbane (City, Eastern Suburbs, Northern Suburbs, Western Suburbs, Ipswich & Region), Gold Coast (Beenleigh, Coomera, Southport, and more), Sunshine Coast, and other regions including Cairns, Mackay, Bundaberg, Townsville, Rockhampton, South East, South West, North Queensland, and Central Queensland.
Western Australia (WA)
Perth (City, Fremantle, West Perth, and more), and regional areas including Peel, Wheatbelt, Mid West, and more.
South Australia (SA)
Adelaide (Central and Hills), Barossa, Yorke, Mid North, Outback, Eyre Peninsula, and more.
Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
Canberra and surrounding areas.
Northern Territory (NT)
Darwin and Alice Springs.
Tasmania (TAS)
All areas.
