Our Story
Built on Love, Run with Purpose
Graceful Giggles was founded with one simple belief — that every child in Malta deserves a safe, joyful, and nurturing environment whenever their parents need a helping hand.
Grace Anne Abela
Founder & Director
POMA Registered
Meet the Founder
A Vision Born from Passion
"Every child should look forward to their day — whether that means giggles on the floor, a story before bed, or a brand new adventure. That's the standard I hold every session to."
— Grace Anne Abela, Founder
Founded Graceful Giggles in 2018 with a child-first philosophy
Qualified childcare practitioner with years of hands-on experience
POMA registered
Passionate advocate for safe, joyful early childhood experiences
POMA Verified
24 hour service
Malta & Gozo
7+ Years Experience
What We Stand For
Our Core Values
Six principles that shape every booking, every session, and every relationship we build with the families we serve.
Love in Every Interaction
We treat every child as if they were our own — with warmth, patience, and genuine affection.
Safety Above All
POMA compliance, background checks, and rigorous safety standards are non-negotiable on every booking.
Playful Learning
Every activity is an opportunity to grow. We weave learning into play so children thrive without even realising it.
Family Partnership
We work with parents, not just for them. Open communication and trust are the foundation of every relationship.
Inclusive Care
Every child is unique. We adapt our approach to celebrate individual needs, personalities, and abilities.
Continuous Growth
We invest in our team's development so our sitters are always equipped with the latest best practices in childcare.
Our Journey
From a Dream to 200+ Families
Five years of growth, learning, and hundreds of moments that reminded us exactly why we started.
2018
Graceful Giggles Founded
Grace Anne Abela launched Graceful Giggles with one mission: give every child in Malta a second home filled with joy and safety.
2021
POMA Registration
Completed full POMA (Protection of Minors Act) registration, cementing our commitment to the highest child safety standards in Malta.
2022
Events & Weddings Launch
Expanded into event babysitting — bringing professional childcare to weddings, corporate events, and celebrations island-wide.
2023
100 Families Milestone
Reached 100 families served — a testament to the trust Malta parents place in our team every single day.
2025
200+ Families & Growing
Now serving over 200 families with a full suite of flexible childcare packages and a growing community of events.
Qualifications & Compliance
POMA (Protection of Minors Act) Registered
24 hours service
First Aid & Child Safety certified
Continuous professional development
Enhanced background checks on all sitters
Safeguarding training regularly updated
Our Team
The People Behind Every Giggle
Graceful Giggles is powered by a carefully selected team of passionate, qualified, and background-checked sitters who share one common goal — making children feel truly at home.
Personally vetted and interviewed by Grace
POMA background-checked before every placement
First Aid certified and safeguarding trained
Matched to families based on experience and personality
Supported with ongoing training and development
7+
Years of Joy
Welcome to the Family
Ready to Meet the Team?
Get in touch or start your enrolment today — we'd love to welcome your little one to the Graceful Giggles family.