Be part of a Rising Star's success story.
The Rising Star programme builds on Sweepsouth’s commitment to create dignified work. Through childcare training and first bookings, talented women can gain experience they need to grow their careers. By booking a Rising Star, you get trusted help at home while helping them take the next step in their Star journey.
Selected from
thousands
Meet the Rising Stars in childcare
Rising Stars are Sweepsouth’s newest childcare professionals.
Each one is carefully assessed, background-checked and trained by The Nanny Movement in childcare and children’s first aid. See how they can support you and your family.
Rising Stars are Sweepsouth’s newest childcare professionals.
Each one is carefully assessed, background-checked and trained by The Nanny Movement in childcare and children’s first aid. See how they can support you and your family.
Meet the Rising Stars in childcare
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What Rising Stars can help with
Supervising
children & infants
Keeping little ones safe, busy and happy.
Playtime
Games, reading, songs and creative play.
Preparing snacks
Healthy snacks and help at mealtimes.
Organising
kid's rooms
Tidying toys, clothes and play areas.
Children's
laundry
Washing, folding and packing away.
Newborn
support
Bottles, nappies and settling, so you can rest.
A Rising Star works alongside you at home, caring for your little ones while you work, cook or take a moment to rest. Book from 1 to 10 hours for up to 3 children, with a parent or guardian present throughout.
Organising
kid's rooms
Tidying toys, clothes and play areas.
Newborn
support
Bottles, nappies and settling, so you can rest.
Children's
laundry
Washing, folding and packing away.
Preparing snacks
Healthy snacks and help at mealtimes.
Playtime
Games, reading, songs and creative play.
Supervising
children & infants
Keeping little ones safe, busy and happy.
Background-checked
Trained by
The Nanny Movement
Trained in
children's first aid
"Before I start, I ask parents about their child's routine so I can do things their way."
- words from a Rising Star
- Start a Mom's Helper booking and enter your address.
- Choose your date and booking details.
- Go to Request a SweepStar. You'll see the SweepStars who work in your area and are free on the dates you chose.
- Look for the yellow Rising Star tag on a profile, then choose the one you'd like to request.
- No Rising Stars work in your area yet.
- The Rising Stars in your area are already booked on the dates you chose. Try different dates to see if one becomes available.
Bellville, Belhar & Tygervalley · Durbanville · Century City · City Bowl (Gardens, Tamboerskloof & Vredehoek) · Parow, Panorama & Plattekloof · Claremont & Kenilworth · Sea Point, Green Point & Camps Bay · Woodstock, Observatory & Salt River · Brackenfell & Kraaifontein · Pinelands & Maitland · Kuils River · Wynberg, Plumstead & Diep River · Goodwood & Epping · Rondebosch, Newlands & Mowbray · Athlone, Lansdowne & Rondebosch East · Milnerton, Table View & Blouberg · Stellenbosch
Don't see your suburb? Some nearby suburbs are also covered, so enter your address in the booking flow to check.
Your Rising Star questions, answered.
Get to know the Rising Stars
Rising Star
Raised her sister's twins from day one, and does things your way.
Tokozile
Twins
Newborns
Follows your routine
English · isiXhosa
Every Rising Star is trained in childcare and children's first aid, checked, and ready to help.
Find the right fit for your family.
Rising Star
Zena
A special-needs classroom assistant with proven calming methods.
Tantrum support
Special-needs classroom
Patient
English · isiXhosa · Afrikaans
Rising Star
Tammy-Lee
Has cared for sick children in hospital. Nappies and mess don't bother her.
Private carer
Hospital care
Funny
English · Afrikaans
Rising Star
Pumza
A netball coach who keeps kids busy and builds their confidence.
Sports coach
Confidence builder
Active
English · isiXhosa
Rising Star
Letisha
A gentle mom of two, big on hygiene, with baby clinic experience.
Mom
Learns your routine
Babies
English · Afrikaans
Rising Star
Bukiwe
Cared for three siblings, from baby to 10, helped with homework, nappies and meals.
Homework help
Loves a tidy home
Babies to 10s
English · isiXhosa
Rising Star
Abongile
Calm in every situation, and loves watching children grow.
Calm
Toddlers to teens
Volunteer
English · isiXhosa
Rising Star
Tshwaranang
Calms children with songs, dancing and games.
Children's home
Music and games
Baking
English · isiXhosa · Sesotho · isiZulu
Rising Star
Andiswe
A future teacher who kneels to a child's level and really listens.
Early learning
Teaching assistant
Patient
English · isiXhosa
Rising Star
Asisiwe
Easy-going and full of life, she loves to make people laugh.
Playful
Caregiving
Mom
English · isiXhosa
Rising Star
Asisipho
A bubbly mom of two who stays patient through tantrums.
Patient
Loves baking
Mom
English · isiXhosa
Rising Star
Andisa
A thorough mom who soothes upset little ones and finds out what's wrong.
Soothing
Neat and tidy
Mom
English · isiXhosa
Rising Star
Edwina
Experienced with groups, now focused on one or two children at a time.
Small families
Group childcare
Friendly
English · Afrikaans
Rising Star
Cleo
A can-do mom with teacher's assistant and day care experience.
Outgoing
Day care
Mom
English · Afrikaans
Rising Star
Chantelle
The one her family always trusts with their kids.
Pet-friendly
Nanny experience
Reliable
English · Afrikaans
Rising Star
Gloria
Grew up helping at a daycare, and keeps parents in the loop.
Keeps you updated
Babies and toddlers
Housekeeping
English · isiXhosa · Afrikaans
Rising Star
Linda
Early childhood development experience, and calm if a child gets hurt.
Early leaning
Learning through play
Calm
English · isiXhosa · isiZulu
Rising Star
Mihle
Keeps a room full of kids calm and peaceful.
Helped raise siblings
Classroom experience
Calm
English · isiXhosa
Rising Star
Mmabatho
A mom of two who settles upset children with toys and small rewards.
Mom
Empathetic
Housekeeping
English · isiXhosa · Sesotho · isiZulu
Rising Star
Mu'minah
A confident mom who brings calm to busy homes.
Happy to tidy
Keeps the peace
Mom
English · Afrikaans
Rising Star
Nonikwa
Punctual and disciplined, with meals and school runs at a children's home.
Children's home
Loves baking
Punctual
English · isiXhosa
Rising Star
Thandile
A loving mom who can help with meals, and even sew.
Cooking
Sewing
Mom
English · isiXhosa · Sesotho · isiZulu
Rising Star
Siphosethu
A dedicated mom who stays calm in tough situations.
Hard-working
Family nanny experience
Calm
English · isiXhosa
Rising Star
Sibulele
Playful and happy, with tricks for fussy eaters.
Fussy eaters
Loves a clean home
Early learners
English · isiXhosa
Rising Star
Thulisa
A calm carer who loves reading stories to children.
Caregiving
Happy to tidy
Storytime
English · isiXhosa · isiZulu
Rising Star
Wongama
Runs reading sessions, games and art days for kids.
Mom of two
Arts and reading
Cooking
English · isiXhosa
Rising Star
Yamkela
A sweet, calm mom of two, with pre-school to Grade 7 experience.
Mealtimes
Homework help
Tidying
English · isiXhosa
Rising Star
Zizipho
Looks after babies to 5-year-olds, keeping routines and children calm.
Playful
Babies and toddlers
Educare
English · isiXhosa · Afrikaans
Rising Star
Zizipho
Calm and passionate about little ones. Dreams of opening her own creche.
Calm
Grade 1 class
Netball
English · isiXhosa
Rising Star
Zintle
Gentle, patient and
always smiling.
Keeps things clean
Trusted babysitter
Honest
English · isiXhosa
How the Rising Star journey works
Rising Stars are newly trained childcare helpers building hands-on experience with families.
After completing assessments, background checks and training, they begin their Star journey.
Each successful booking helps them gain experience and work towards the next level of becoming SweepStars.
Successfully completed children’s first aid training, including CPR and choking response.
Completed
The Nanny Movement’s comprehensive training.
Fingerprint and criminal checks completed before joining Sweepsouth.
Interviewed in person to assess personal qualities, previous work experience, and responses to real life scenarios.
Selected from thousands of applicants, then interviewed in person.
Completed Sweepsouth training in safety, service standards, parent communication and bookings.
Selected from thousands of applicants, then interviewed in person.
Interviewed in person to assess personal qualities, previous work experience and response to real life scenarios.
Fingerprint and criminal checks completed before joining Sweepsouth.
Completed
The Nanny Movement’s comprehensive training.
Successfully completed children’s first aid training, including CPR and choking response.
Completed Sweepsouth training in safety, service standards, parent communication and bookings.
Every Rising Star is trained in childcare and children's first aid, checked, and ready to help.
Find the right fit for your family.
Get to know the Rising Stars
Launched in Cape Town
Belville, Belhar & Tygervalley
Durbanville
Century City
Gardens, Tamboerskloof & Vredehoek
Parow, Panorama & Plattekloof
Claremont & Kenilworth
Sea Point, Green Point & Camps Bay
Woodstock, Observatory & Salt River
Brackenfell & Kraaifontein
Pinelands & Maitland
Kuils River
Wynberg, Plumstead & Diep River
Goodwood & Epping
Rondebosch, Newlands & Mowbray
Athlone, Lansdowne & Rondebosch East
Milnerton, Table View & Blouberg
Stellenbosch