Brisbane Babysitters are Here for You
Find a babysitter in Brisbane for short-term support to get you through a busy day or provide dedicated care over the school holidays. We also have families from overseas or out of town engage our services to help make their holiday run smoothly and give parents the opportunity to explore their destination further without little people in tow. Similarly, our babysitters in Brisbane can provide professional and reliable care for weddings and corporate events.
Our evening babysitters are normally permanent or temporary nannies, teachers, and daycare workers by day, and are offering their services to help families in the evenings.
Our temporary nannies and babysitters are available for a minimum of three hours a day for one-off or fixed-term bookings of up to three months.
Unlike many other nanny & babysitting services in Brisbane, we do the hard work for you and ALL of our nannies are interviewed and thoroughly vetted through an extensive process of qualification, background and reference checks before being considered for a position with our agency. Our Lovely Nannies have a formal childcare qualification and experience or at least two years of paid experience working with children, as well as meeting these additional Australian Nanny Association requirements:
- Working with Children Check (WWCC) or QLD Blue Card;
- Current First Aid certification;
- Excellent English; and
- Impeccable references.
And importantly, our Brisbane babysitters LOVE working with little people. We hear time and time again from our clients that our nannies are absolutely adored by their children. This is what we’re all about!
Brisbane Babysitter Booking Process
- Use the Book Online or Book Now button to take you through to our booking form
- Complete the form ensuring to include as much detail as possible
- Submit the form & Pay the booking fee
- Once we have checked to see who is available on the date/s you have booked, you will be assigned one of our fully vetted carers who has age appropriate experience
- Your carers profile will be emailed to you and the carer will contact you to introduce herself
- For multiple day bookings we will always try and send you the same carer where possible
- On the rare occasion we are unable to source you an available carer, we will refund your booking fee
Our throughly vetted temporary nannies and evening babysitters are available across Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Northern NSW, Hobart and Sunshine Coast. They can come to your home, event venue, Airbnb, holiday house or hotel. We’re a preferred partner for hotel babysitting services with many of the leading hotels.
Our childcare support can help from early morning to late into the night. We can also help with an overnight nanny requests.
Now there are absolutely no excuses – lock in that date night, RSVP to that wedding invitation or give yourself a night off. Your little lovelies will be well looked after.
Typical Babysitter Duties
Our babysitters are focused on caring for your children in a safe and happy environment, first and foremost. Depending on the length of care required and the age of the children, your babysitters’ duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Following your child/children’s routine
- Preparing nutritious meals for your children
- Planning fun and creative learning activities such as arts and crafts
- Park, playgroup or educational excursions
- Ensuring the children’s play areas are safe and secure
- Tidying and keeping clean any child-related areas in the house
- Engaging in quality play time
- Homework supervision
- Bathing, showering and feeding your children
- Bottle feeding and nappy changes
- Grocery shopping
- Getting ready for school and pick up and drop offs
Now let’s get you that extra support you need and bring a tonne of fun into your home at the same time!
Brisbane Babysitter Booking Fees & Rates
Booking fees
Our booking fees are charged per day, and are paid prior to searching for a carer.
On the rare occasion we are unable to source an experienced carer for you, we will refund your daily booking fee minus a 20% search fee.
Booking fees exclude the babysitter or temporary nanny’s hourly rate.
| Booking fee | |
|---|---|
| Daily booking fee (1 – 10 days) | $29.50 |
| Block booking fee per day (11+ days) | $22.50 |
| Last minute booking fee (less than 24 hours notice) | $47.50 |
| *Prices listed are excluding GST |
We do require at least 4 hours notice to organise a carer for you.
All the carers we arrange for you are experienced with caring for children and are fully vetted by our team. We interview them and speak to their previous childcare related employers.
All carers have a valid Working With children Check and First Aid Certificate.
Babysitter and Temporary Nanny hourly rates
Our Little Lovelies Babysitter and Temporary Nanny hourly rates are charged in addition to the booking fee.
You pay the hourly rate / wages directly to your babysitter or nanny by bank transfer or cash at the end of the day / week.
As independent contractors, our Carers are responsible for their own financial affairs and regulatory obligations.
We require for each shift to be for a minimum of 3 hours.
Nanny / Babysitter Rates
$35.00 per hour
$40.00 per hour if caring for 4 or more children
$45.00 per hour – Public Holidays and New Years Eve
Specialist Carers
$45.00 per hour – Baby Night Nanny – A bed with clean sheets will need to be provided for the nanny to rest in whilst your baby sleeps. If the bed is not located in the babies room then a monitor will need to be provided for the nanny.
$200.00 – Overnight Nanny – flat rate for an over night nanny (when not caring for a baby) from 10pm to 6am. Any additional hours booked outside of these hours will be at the normal rate of $35.00 per hour. If your child wakes during the overnight booking then the night nanny rate of $45.00 per hour will be applicable. A bed with clean sheets will need to be provided for the nanny to sleep in.
Unfortuntaley we are unable to assist with overnight requirements if the parents / caregivers will be travelling interstate or overseas.
Cancellation Charges
Once your booking has been confirmed via a confirmation email from the Agency, our booking fee is non-refundable.
Confirmed booking cancellations shall incur a cancellation fee charged as follows:
- $75.00 for each day booked, when cancelled with less than 12 hour’s notice prior to commencement;
- $100.00 for each day booked, when cancelled with less than 4 hours prior to commencement;
- If the booking is cancelled with less than 1 hours notice then the nannies full wages will be charged
Cancellation fees will automatically be deducted from your credit card and forwarded onto the nanny to help cover their loss of earnings.
Our cancellation policy is in place to protect nannies, their time and their ability to earn an income.
Our cancellation policy helps us have a pool of nannies that is willing and able to work with families, and even commit to last-minute babysitting appointments because they know that their time is respected and protected. Read More
Why a Babysitter in Brisbane May Benefit Your Family
It can be a stressful task trying to find reputable and reliable Brisbane babysitters, but it doesn’t have to be. Providing quality care for your little lovely is at the heart of what we do. As a professional babysitting agency for Brisbane and beyond, we offer top-notch care you can rely on for your family. All of our staff are parents, so we know firsthand the importance of finding the right babysitter for your child.
Our babysitters and nannies in Australia can support your home in a number of ways. For instance, a babysitter may assist with child-related household tasks such as tidying playrooms, unloading the dishwasher, preparing dinner and more. This can be incredibly helpful in lightening the load for the parent and offers an extra set of hands that keeps everything running smoothly.
Take the Stress Out of Organising Babysitting in Brisbane and Beyond
Trusting your child in the hands of a babysitter is one of the most important things you’re likely to look for when searching for a Brisbane-based babysitter. We provide peace of mind that your child is in safe hands and carefully select our babysitters through a rigorous process including making sure that they up to date qualifications, including first aid certification, and have impeccable references and experience. By going with us, you’re being matched with babysitters that have undergone thorough vetting.
No matter your individual needs or preferences, we are well-equipped to match you with the perfect babysitter for your family. We maintain a vast network of qualified and experienced babysitters, so whether you’re searching for occasional care, overnight support, or a long-term babysitter for three months or more, we can help. We know that finding a babysitter that understands your child’s individual needs is paramount, which is why we ask you to fill out an online form that will help us to match your family with a babysitter that will understand your child’s personal needs.
Lighten Your Load with Our Babysitting Agency Brisbane Can Trust to Deliver
A babysitter in Brisbane can often be a lifeline for busy parents seeking reliable care for their little lovelies. Not only do we connect you with a babysitter, but we are always on hand to provide ongoing support. We can assist with backup care in the case of emergencies or last-minute situations and ensure that your child will always be well-cared for, no matter the circumstances.
Our easy-to-use online booking system is available 24 hours a day, so customers are able to make late-notice bookings conveniently. Fees and rates can be located on the website, as well as the babysitter and temporary nanny enquiry forms. If you’d like to speak to someone directly about hiring a babysitter for babysitting in Brisbane or if you need an emergency babysitter in Sydney, please call us on 1800 665 215, and a member of the team will be more than happy to help. Read Less
Brisbane Babysitter Service Enquiry Form
Please complete our brief enquiry form below and one of our staff will get in contact with you. If you’d rather speak to someone directly you can call us on 1800 665 215.