Meet Francisca: A nanny and babysitter in St Kilda, VIC

Hi everyone! 👋

I’m an art teacher — friendly, creative, and pretty handy in the kitchen, especially when it comes to gluten-free cooking 😉

I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Education and Plastic Arts, and I worked as an art teacher for four years in Chile, mainly with high school students. I’ve also had experience with younger children aged 8–10, as well as babies from 12 to 24 months. After eight years living here, I’m proud to call Australia home.

For the past two years, I’ve also worked as a Crèche Manager at BUMP Malvern, where I’ve been responsible for creating a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for little ones while supporting their early development through play.

I love creating fun and dynamic activities around painting, sculpting, and drawing 🎨 After finishing university, I also trained as a yoga teacher for a year, which allows me to bring movement, mindfulness, and creativity together — nurturing the body, mind, and soul 💚

I’d describe myself as a true kid-lover — I believe children are the purest expression of honesty and love. They’re naturally creative, and when you focus on their strengths, they explore the world in such beautiful and simple ways.

I’m passionate about a healthy lifestyle, animals, and long evening walks in the park — or curling up with a good book 📚🐾