Nannies and Babysitters

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Search for nannies, babysitters, au pairs and other child care services. Today, many parents are choosing to employ a nanny or babysitter as their preferred choice of childcare or as a secondary child care option. Employing a nanny or babysitter is a more flexible option for many families where traditional childcare just doesn't suit. Employing a nanny or babysitter can become less expensive than formal childcare arrangements if you have more than one child. There are also additional benefits ranging from the children being looked after in their own home to perhaps the kids being bathed and fed before you get home from work.

Home Buddies helps you find nannies, babysitters, au pairs and childcare. Nannies, babysitters, au pairs and childcare will provide permanent and part-time care for children during the week and the school holidays. Nannies, babysitters, au pairs and childcare should have Working with Children Checks and Police Checks. Please note that Home Buddies does not vet or screen any of the nannies, babysitters, au pairs or childcare workers found on the Home Buddies website. Many of the nannies, babysitters, au pairs and childcare also provide other services including aged nursing, tutoring, cleaning and mothercraft services.

Nannies operate in a number of ways including full time and part time, temporary/one off, 24 hour sole charge, or as a nanny share. Some nannies will also do cleaning and cooking although this needs to be negotiated. Nannies should have a senior first aid certificate and some will have completed a childcare certificate at TAFE.

Babysitting is generally a one off or temporary arrangement and babysitters are paid by the hour (a wage). Babysitting charges can vary dramatically depending on a number of factors including number of children to be cared for, age of babysitter, qualifications and experience of carer as well as the age of the children.

An au pair is very similar to a nanny except that the carer is a foreigner. An au pair performs the same work as a nanny and they receive board and lodging as well as a wage.

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Helpful Articles

• How to employ a nanny or babyistter
• Working with Children Checks
• Rates of Pay for Nannies & Babysitters
• Interviewing your nanny or babysitter
• Nanny Agency Services