BubbaDesk Reviews
Reviews from members
BubbaDesk has been a fantastic transition to work for me and my son. The nannies are terrific, fun and caring, and accomodate all the different needs for each family. Lauren and the BubbaDesk team have been great communicators and understanding of the unpredictable nature of kids!
- Dana Kim
BubbaDesk has created an environment that is hard to express in words. As with so much of what it is to be a parent, it’s a feeling, that feeling you get when you know something is right for you and your child’s journey. In a financial climate that means so many of us are having to head back to work sooner than we would like after having a child, BubbaDesk has created a unique experience where you can continue to feed, nap, play, and connect with your little one. You are welcome to check in on them during the day in whatever way best suits the needs of you and your child. The return to work and placing your child in a care setting comes with a roller coaster of emotions and unlike returning to any other office space, the co-working space is filled with other parents, therefore everyone has compassion and understanding of the work/child juggle and how that isn’t always an easy one. Parents are met at BubbaDesk with a warm and encompassing welcome and are supported in adjusting their child to care outside the home with kindness and compassion. BubbaDesk allows you to continue to connect with your children whilst being fully engaged with work, which helps reduce / eliminate the parent guilt of feeling you’re not meeting work commitments or being the parent you hope to be. The extensive experience of the nannies is so apparent in the care room, the space has been so clearly considered in its set up and the nannies meet you and your child where you are at, with an in-depth understanding of how to meet your child’s individual needs. All of the nannies connect with your child in a way that feels like an extension of you. The nannies will respond to your child as guided by you and whatever “schedule” you have for them, so I was reassured that my child was getting the same daily care that I would provide. Daycare is no longer the only option for parents needing to work and place children in a care environment. I am thankful that I have been able to utilise BubbaDesk for my return-to-work journey.
- Claire Dorward
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Customer story
Lauren Blatch
Talent Acquisition Leader, Schneider Electric
I started using BubbaDesk when I couldn’t secure a spot for my youngest son Lennon in childcare on the Coast. Our family juggles a mixture of school, preschool which starts from three years old and a private nanny and we struggled to find any childcare option that would work for us and the many moving parts of our family, in the under two age bracket.
I know there are long waiting lists, especially the further you go regionally and staff shortages. And I know many well qualified professionals, mainly women, struggling to contribute to the workforce due to childcare shortages.
BubbaDesk was a bit of a lifeline and has allowed my husband and I to continue working. It’s such a great business idea and I wish I had an option like this when my babies were in the under one range and I was navigating my return to work. Being able to pop in and see your baby, breastfeed, settle them to sleep, all of that really helps in the transition initially.
I work for a company that’s passionate about diversity in their workforce and has a great flexible working policy. However, in my role I see the reality of the impact of our childcare system in our female workforce participation.
We have one of the most educated female populations in the world being held back by lack of options and we pay some of the highest childcare fees in the OECD. We also undervalue the significant work of early childhood education making it a career path with little financial upside.
How have we come to a point where our workplaces are more flexible/available than childcare?
We need to get behind great business ideas like BubbaDesk changing the landscape of options for families and also support great organisations like Parenthood advocating for system and policy change in this space.
Customer story
Emma & Josh
Family Therapist & Senior Engagement officer
Prior to BubbaDesk our family were stuck commuting from Sydney to the Central Coast for our work as we had not been accepted into any day cares on the Coast that we’d been on lists for for over a year, which is not uncommon when speaking to others families in the area. It meant we were pulling 12hr days away from our daughter which was a struggle for both her and us.
When we heard of BubbaDesk we were stoked as it meant we were able to make the move up to the Coast from Sydney. My husband and I are fortunate enough to have flexible work arrangements so BubbaDesk has been perfect. We take turns on who works from the coworking space depending on who has face to face meetings or not.
We are still able to be a part of our daughters' day, as little and as much as we’d like depending on our current workload. We are still able to be with her to put her to sleep and are able to play with her throughout the day (with all the cool toys available!) Knowing that she is well looked after and just a room away is so nice. The nannies are all so lovely, they follow the routine you have for your child and use an app to communicate with you to check in about any questions they have throughout the day.
Our daughter loves being there so much so, that sometimes it's a struggle to get her to leave - which is a true indication of how we know BubbaDesk is a match for our family The working space is also great - bright, comfortable desk chairs, separate meeting spaces if needed. Very conducive for a productive day!
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