Welcome to Nonna-for-a-week
leave the chaos behind......

Step out of life’s responsibilities for a week and take the time to reconnect as a couple. At "Nonna for a Week," we understand the importance of balance in your life, without disrupting the important routines of your school-aged children.

Our mission is to provide parents in Melbourne and Surrounds the opportunity to escape the demands of daily life for a continual week. Offering a combination of babysitting and housesitting.

I will reside at your home to continue your usual household routine while you are away, before you return to family life, relaxed and refreshed. We will provide, worry-free, neutral support, without eating into the goodwill of your family network.

Imagine a week where you can unwind, rejuvenate, and connect with each other, all while knowing that your children are in the caring hands of a trusted Nonna.
  • Current vaccinations
  • Nanny Insurance
  • Permission to medicate
  • Australian Nanny Association member      
  • CPR
  • First Aid
  • Police Check
  • Working with Children
3 children eating a nutritious dinner.

Guilt Free Escape

Nonna For A Week is not just selling a service....

When you peel back the layers, Nonna-for-a-week is really about providing Peace of Mind, confident in the knowledge that your children are being cared for by "Nonna" for the duration of your week long break.

Allowing you to experience this Guilt Free Escape, while simultaneously every need at home is being met as if nothing has changed, under the guidance of your proxy parent "Nonna".

Nonna holds the mindset of responsive parenting, which is grounded in sensitivity, empathy, and unconditional love, creating a nurturing environment where children feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

In this era of being connected and constantly on, it is almost impossible to turn off. This is exaggerated tenfold when including a family.

Take this opportunity to:

  • Achieve a break, without encroaching on friends and family. A fully independent getaway, without disruption to your children's weekly schedule
  • Reconnect as a couple, strengthen your relationship
  • Dream, laugh, heal, unwind, have fun, recharge, no guilt!!!
  • Experience something new
  • Personal growth for your children-: Adaptability, Resilience, Social support, Coping skills and Empathy
  • Return to a week of prepared family meals
Our service is designed for repeat bookings.
This will enable Nonna to become a recognized and comfortable addition to you, your partner and your families needs.

Everyone needs a Nonna.

Meet Nonna, your trusted week long companion.
In the heart of every family, there's a figure who embodies warmth, wisdom, and an abundance of love – Nonna.

As a mother of 7 and grandmother of 11, she intimately understands the challenges families face in carving out quality time amidst life's demands.

Having grappled with this struggle firsthand and witnessing its impact on her own family, Nonna embarked on a mission to provide a solution. Thus, the Nonna for a Week Service was born — an innovative offering designed to liberate families from the constraints of busy schedules and conflicting priorities.

Nonna is a magical person, a storyteller, a chef, a playmate and a nurturer. understanding the intricacies of adapting seamlessly to the routines and needs of each unique family she cares for.

With the loving touch of a mother and the wisdom of a grandmother, Nonna has dedicated herself to fostering guilt-free family connection time.



Why choose Nonna?
because peace of mind begins with trust


It is my utmost goal to create a guilt free opportunity for parents to allow themselves the borrowed time to reconnect as a couple.

Aligned with this vision is for the children to feel safe in their parents absence, thus continue “with life as normal”.

Ultimately once the service time is completed, the whole family will have benefited from a positive and enjoyable experience. To be able to install a sense of relief that someone else “has their back” other than family and friends.

Knowing that they can access this service guilt free from encroaching on family. I take pride in giving my own children this precious time for themselves as a couple.

I would love to provide this same experience for my clients.
Nutritious Meal Preparation
I love to cook, having catered to a large family added to this, a commercial cooking background, you can rest assured, I will provide wholesome daily meals, tailored to your families unique preferences and dietary requirements. Also prepare a week of family meals and treats for your return
Quality time Activities
Beyond childcare, I will support and foster your children through the journey of your absensence. Your childrens activities will continue as normal, with added special shared activities.
Routine
I am dedicated to keeping your child's daily routines intact, from structured playtime to bedtime rituals, providing a sense of familiarity and comfort
House Care and daily chores
In addition to childcare, I maintain a tidy and organized home, handling essential household tasks like groceries, laundry and general cleaning, looking after pets and garden needs.

What my customers say

We couldn't have asked for a better experience with "Nonna for a Week." From the moment she arrived, it was evident that our children were in the care of someone truly special. Nonna effortlessly blended into our daily routines, and our children adored her.

My wife and I could relax and recharge, knowing that our children were safe, happy, and loved. We'll be booking her again without a doubt!
Nicolas & Amy
Past Clients 
Nonna (aka Jenny) stepped in when our previous childcare plans had fallen through. We were headed off for a much needed break and despite the relatively short notice, Jenny found the time to write a personalised welcome letter to each of the children and our doggie, explaining her role and what they could expect.

During our time away, Jenny cared for the kids with kindness and empathy. She cooked up a storm (our eldest commented that she had never been so well fed) and dealt with slightly poorly children and teenage issues without turning a hair. She was able to form a trusting connection with each of our 3 very different kids and they clearly felt comfortable talking to her.

We had limited connectivity where we were staying but Jenny kept us well informed with email updates and photos so we didn't have to stress or worry about what was happening on the home front.

We arrived home to kids who were calm and a fridge and freezer full of homemade meals and snacks, summed up perfectly by the text from my friend before our arrival...

OMG I've just walked into your house and Mary Poppins has been! 
 
Past Clients 

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to chat about your break?

Let's have a call.

Once we have completed our first call, our next step in the booking process would be to follow up with an introduction video call.

Meeting Nonna face to face, will help to alleviate any fears you may have.
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