To Leakhena, who has been a nanny for five years, NightCare is more than a workplace; it’s a sanctuary where the little ones can grow into hopeful, confident people. “My favourite part of the job is soothing babies with lullabies and cooking healthy meals for them,” she says. “These may be small acts of love, but I know they mean a lot to the little ones.” 

As a widow and a single mum to her son, Leakhena knows about hardship, struggle, and disadvantage firsthand. Before becoming a nanny, she worked as a seamstress in a community house to provide for her son, barely making ends meet. 

But when she heard about the need for NightCare nannies, she recognised the opportunity to pour love and care into the lives of little ones who were also experiencinghardship and disadvantage.   

“These children come from challenging backgrounds filled with broken families and neglect, and I feel a deep calling to provide care, love, security, and a sense of home for them,” she says. 

Leakhena has many stories of little ones whose lives were transformed under her care. But Mey Lit’s story is one that she remembers most fondly. Arriving at the centre as a four-month-old baby, Mey Lit was withdrawn, fearful and struggling to sleep at night. And she wasn’t bonding with the other nannies. So, Leakhena took it upon herself to help Mey Lit feel secure and connected. 

With patience and love, Leakhena worked hard to improve Mey Lit’s sleeping habits. She sang soft lullabies and spent quality time with her during play, meals, and rest. Night by night, the baby grew more at ease, gradually settling and forming meaningful bonds with all the nannies. Over time, the cycle of trauma began to break and Mey Lit transformed from an anxious, withdrawn baby into a happy, thriving one. 

The trust she receives from the little ones give Leakhena the purpose and the motivation she needs to continue to pour her heart into her work, ensuring that every baby and toddler under her care receives the love, support and care they need and deserve. 

For $470/month, you can help provide loving, skilled care for children through nannies like Leakhena.