Trusted by thousands of families across Australia

Every carer on Kiddo is verified and Working With Children Checked.
Read real parent reviews and stay in control — choose who you invite, message and book.

Find a Trusted Babysitter with Kiddo

Kiddo helps families find trusted, verified babysitters for real life — date nights, work, weekends, school holidays, and those moments when plans change fast.

Browse profiles, compare experience and verification, message carers, and book securely — all in one place.
Read real reviews and ratings from families, so you can choose with confidence. Need longer-term support too? 
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How Kiddo Works – Find a Babysitter

Kiddo App – Find a Babysitter

Need a babysitter for tonight, this weekend, or ongoing help?
Kiddo makes it easy to find verified carers and book care fast —
including same-day and last-minute babysitter requests.

1

Create your account

Download the Kiddo app or register online, then enter your date and time.

2

Browse & compare

View profiles, experience, rates and verification.
Carers are ID verified and have a valid Working With Children Check.

3

Book & pay securely

Book, message in-app, and pay securely through Kiddo —
including emergency babysitter and same-day babysitter bookings.

Why Parents Choose Kiddo

Book trusted childcare with less stress — whether you’re planning ahead or urgently searching for a
last-minute babysitter. Reviews display after completed bookings,
so you can compare with more confidence.

Verified babysitters

Verified & safety checked

Carers are ID verified and have a valid Working With Children Check.

Last-minute babysitter

Last-minute friendly

Search availability and request care quickly for same-day, evenings, and weekends.

Babysitter reviews

Real reviews

Read feedback from families who have booked that carer.
Reviews show after completed bookings.

Find a Babysitter

Free to get started • No contracts

Meet Babysitters on Kiddo

Book babysitters for date nights, events, shift work, weekends and school holidays — including emergency and same-day babysitter needs.

Below are just a few carers currently on Kiddo. Create an account to view more carers, live availability and booking options.

From $25.47/hr

Nicole B.

737 jobs completed • 28 repeat families
From $35.00/hr

Ingris R.

702 jobs completed • 110 repeat families
From $35.00/hr

Chelsea L.

319 jobs completed • 39 repeat families

What Is a Babysitter?

A babysitter provides short-term, flexible care for children in your home. Families commonly book babysitters for date nights, work commitments, appointments, school holidays, or when regular care falls through.

Babysitters may assist with playtime, meals, bedtime routines, supervision and age-appropriate activities. Care can be booked as a one-off, ongoing, or at short notice depending on availability.

Kiddo helps families find trusted, verified babysitters across Australia, with the ability to view experience, rates and reviews before booking — including last-minute and same-day babysitting options.

Ready to Book a Babysitter?

No contracts. No stress. Just trusted babysitters when you need them.
Create a free account, view rates upfront, and book care that fits your family — whether it’s planned or last-minute.

Looking for extra flexibility or savings? Optional account upgrades, including Kiddo Premium,
are available once you’re signed in.

Built by an Aussie mum to make finding trusted childcare easier for families.

FAQS

  • Is Kiddo free to get strarted?

    Yes. Creating an account and browsing babysitters on Kiddo is free. You only pay when you make a booking, post a job and you can upgrade your account to Kiddo Premium for more inclusions.

  • How much does a babysitter cost on Kiddo?

    Babysitter rates vary based on experience, time of day, location and number of children. You can view rates upfront on each babysitter’s profile before requesting a booking.

  • Are babysitters on Kiddo verified?

    Yes. All babysitters on Kiddo are ID verified and must have a valid Working With Children Check before they can accept bookings.

  • Can I book a babysitter last minute or same day?

    Yes. Kiddo is often used for last-minute, same-day and emergency babysitting. Availability depends on carers in your area and the time you need care.

  • Do I need to commit to regular bookings?

    No. There are no contracts or long-term commitments. Book a babysitter only when you need care — one-off or ongoing, it’s up to you.

  • Can I see reviews before booking?

    Yes. Parent reviews appear on babysitter profiles after completed bookings, helping you choose based on real family experiences.

  • How do payments work?

    Payments are handled securely through the Kiddo platform. You can message your babysitter, manage bookings and pay in one place.

  • What if my plans change?

    If plans change, you can manage your booking directly in the app. Cancellation policies are shown clearly at the time of booking.

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