Exceptional care.
Meaningful careers.

For more than 15 years, Little Poppins has delivered trusted home based child care across South Australia — built on the expertise, compassion and professionalism of our Nannies, Babysitters, Educators and Support Workers.

At Little Poppins, we work with professionals who value quality, connection and care offering tailored placements and genuine support at every step.

  • At Little Poppins, we are committed to supporting our employees and creating a positive work environment. We offer: 

    • Dedicated support and guidance throughout career

    • Full employee benefits, including entitlements (Super / Nanny Insurance / Work Cover etc.)

    • Personal and individualised family match 

    • Flexible work times available

    • Supportive, inclusive workplace culture

    • Be part of a caring, values-driven team making a real difference

  • Nannies

    Our qualified and certified nannies provide consistent, home based child care in a safe, nurturing, and structured environment.

    Their duties include preparing meals, supporting daily routines like dressing and bathing, engaging children in play and learning, helping with homework, and transporting children to school or appointments. Nannies also maintain open communication with parents and assist with light household tasks related to the children, such as tidying play areas or folding laundry.

    Babysitters

    Our experienced babysitters provide home based casual care for children during the evenings, weekends, or on an as-needed basis.

    Our qualified and certified babysitters ensure the safety, comfort and well-being of children providing peace of mind for families in absence.

    NDIS Support Workers

    As a registered NDIS Provider Little Poppins provides personalised, NDIS-aligned care to deliver trust, routine, and confidence.

    Our qualified Support Workers offer practical support in a nurturing environment that fosters each child’s independence, growth, and development.

    Required:

    • NDIS Worker Check

    • NDIS Worker Orientation Modules

    Educators

    Our In Home Care educators provide education and care for children in their family’s home.

    Our qualified Educators support families that work nonstandard hours, are geographically isolated or have challenging or complex family needs.

    Required:

    • Certificate 3 qualified or working towards

  • Little Poppins Babysitters, Nannies, Educators and Support Workers must meet the below requirements and have the below Certification up to date:

    • 18 years or over

    • Previous experience caring for children - 2 x verbal child care references

    • Working with Children Check

    • First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011) 

    • CPR Certificate (HLTAID009)

    • Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education and Care (RRHAN-EC) or Safe Environments for Children (SEC)

    • Driver’s License 

      EDUCATOR

    • Proof of study or Certificate / Diploma / Degree in Early Childhood

      SUPPORT WORKER

    • NDIS Worker Check 

    • COVID-19 Infection Control Training

    • NDIS Worker Orientation Module 

    • PPE Training 

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