Built by parents, for parents.

Nurturing every newborn for a precious beginning

Patrick Tang and Winnie Leong with their baby
Founders' Message

The founding of Baby Angels.

Step into our nursery below and our story unfolds a chapter at a time — or read it in full at the end of the page.

Patrick Tang
Winnie Leong
Co-Founders
The Baby Angels nursery

Every new journey begins with a simple question.

“Who can we trust with our baby?”

Feeding Time
Our journey

Every new journey begins with a simple question.

“Who can we trust with our baby?”

Like many Malaysian parents, we tried to balance demanding careers with the joy — and responsibility — of raising a newborn. We believe that the first two years of a child's life are the foundation for everything that follows. Every cuddle, every smile, every conversation, every tiny milestone matters.

We assumed finding an infant care centre would be easy after the confinement period.

It wasn't.

A search in the official Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat directory shows that there are 193 registered childcare centres in Kuala Lumpur as of April 2026. Those that accept newborn babies age 4 weeks and above, while remaining open for 24 hours including weekends and public holidays, are far and few. Majority have a caregiver-to-baby ratio of 1:3. Some provide basic supervision rather than meaningful development. Some looked promising but the facilities felt outdated and lacked the warmth that feels like home.

The more we searched, the more we realised that although there are many options, few childcare centres are designed specifically for babies — from newborns to toddlers — with a balance of exceptional care, early learning, modern safety standards, and genuine partnership with parents.

We ultimately decided to hire a nanny. However, although the nannies and caregivers we interviewed have years of experience with babies, unfortunately they do not possess the Kursus Asuhan PERMATA (Early Childhood Education) certification.

One evening, as I watched our baby asleep, I thought to myself:

“Every parent deserves to leave for work knowing that their baby is loved, safe and in good hands.”

My wife smiled. “What if we build the place we've been searching for?”

It sounded impossible. Neither of us had planned to start a confinement centre or childcare centre. But we couldn't stop thinking about the families who may face the same worries every morning.

Over the next few months, we immersed ourselves in visiting the websites of respected infant care centres overseas, consulting child development specialists, speaking with paediatricians, educators, lawyers, caregivers and founders of several local confinement centres. Most importantly, we read the comments and feedback of hundreds of Malaysian parents on social media.

The message was always the same. Parents didn't just need childcare. They wanted peace of mind.

They wanted transparent communication throughout the day. They wanted a secure and hygienic environment where every child is treated as if they were family. They wanted experienced and trustworthy caregivers.

So we attempted to build exactly that.

We imagined a place where expecting mothers, who may not have the luxury of recovering at confinement centres, attend informative workshops on prenatal education, where fathers contribute meaningfully to developing a stronger bond with their partner and unborn child, thereby providing mothers with greater emotional support during the transition to motherhood and promoting positive postpartum wellbeing.

We envisioned a nursery filled with natural light, modern sterilisation to ensure babies breathe in clean air, baby cots with medical-grade mattress and pillow, sensory play spaces where curiosity could flourish safely, toys that serve a purpose, every routine — from feeding to naptime — thoughtfully planned around each infant's individual needs.

Technology not to replace human care, but to strengthen the bond between parents and caregivers. Daily updates, milestone reports, photos, and open communication to help families stay connected even while at work.

Most importantly, we aim to select and train caregivers that share one belief:

Children don't just need supervision. They need love, respect, encouragement, and meaningful human connection.

An infant care centre where parents no longer need to rush through drop-offs with anxious hearts, where caregivers genuinely welcome each child with affection, where proud parents may learn about their baby's first crawl, first step, and first word from active communication, where friendships grow not only among children but among families as well.

Ideas start to generate. We would think back to that simple question we once asked — “Who can we trust with our baby?”

I glance at the bedroom where our nanny is playing with our baby. Delightful squeals and bursts of baby giggles echo throughout the living room.

The answer had become much bigger than we ever imagined. It wasn't just about establishing a childcare centre. It's about creating a sanctuary where every family feels supported, every child feels loved and cherished, and every little beginning is given the opportunity to grow into something extraordinary.

Because the strongest communities begin with the smallest hearts — and every child deserves a beautiful beginning.