Find trusted Babysitters on the Gold Coast with Kiddo

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Looking for a reliable babysitter on the Gold Coast? Kiddo makes it easy to find trusted, verified babysitters and nannies when and where you need them. Whether you’re heading to the beach, enjoying a night out in Surfers Paradise, or need last-minute help, Kiddo connects you with experienced carers right in your local area.

Why Parents Love Booking Babysitters on Kiddo

  • Verified Babysitters – Every carer is identity-verified and has a Working with Children Check or Blue Card.

  • Instant Booking – No lengthy wait times or interviews. Book care instantly from your phone.

  • Flexible Options – Choose babysitters for casual care, after-school pick-ups, or regular nanny services.

  • Parent Reviews & Ratings – See reviews from other families on the Gold Coast before booking.

How Kiddo makes finding a booking a babysitter as easy as 1,2,3!

  1. Download the Kiddo App
    Available on the App Store and Google Play – completely free for parents to use.

  2. Browse Local Babysitters
    View profiles, hourly rates, qualifications, and reviews from other Gold Coast families.

  3. Book in Minutes
    Choose your preferred sitter, send a booking request, and confirm care – all in a few taps.

  4. Enjoy Peace of Mind
    Our secure platform ensures a safe, simple, and stress-free childcare experience.

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Why Kiddo is the #1 choice for families on the Gold Coast

From school holidays to spontaneous date nights, Kiddo gives parents the flexibility they need and the peace of mind they deserve. With a growing network of babysitters across the Gold Coast, we make childcare simple, safe, and fast.

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Gold Coast suburbs we service

Kiddo babysitters are available across the Gold Coast, including:
Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, Burleigh Heads, Robina, Southport, Mermaid Beach, Currumbin, Palm Beach, Coolangatta, and more.

Wherever you are on the Gold Coast, you’ll find a trusted local babysitter ready to help.

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Join thousands of happy Gold Coast families already using Kiddo. Download the app today and connect with local, trusted babysitters and nannies in minutes.

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Lucinda M. - Kiddo Carer
From
$30.00/hr

Lucinda M.

Elanora

(4.9)
115 jobs completed • 17 repeat families

Qualified family social worker and reliable nanny.

THREE HOUR minimum booking.
I don’t travel further north than hope island or further south past Byron bay.I have been working with children and families for 15 years both in a social work capacity and as a nanny/babysitter in the USA, Sydney Brisbane and the Gold Coast. I am passionate about early development and play. I am nurturing and playful but also firm with boundaries. Calm and patient. Vigilant with supervision. Experience working with babies from 10 weeks and working with twins. Skill set in parent coaching.

Driver's Licence
Have my own car
Can do light duties
covidVaccinated
Can do pick up/drop off
Harmony H. - Kiddo Carer
From
$30.00/hr

Harmony H.

Pimpima

(5)
97 jobs completed • 12 repeat families

Reliable young outgoing babysitter

I love to be active and creative, I find being younger give me the advantage of being able to be more active with kids and find more creative activities to do with them! I have gained a lot of experience in babysitting and am always punctual and dependable.

First Aid Qualifications
Driver's Licence
Have my own car
Can do light duties
covidVaccinated
Kaylen N. - Kiddo Carer
From
$35.00/hr

Kaylen N.

PIMPAMA

(5)
30 jobs completed • 1 repeat family

Experienced Babysitter

My name is Kaylen, I am 22 years old and a current Griffith University student. I am studying a Bachelor of Human Services/Criminology and Criminal Justice and I am in my 3rd year. I am First Aid and CPR certified.

Driver's Licence
Have my own car
Can do light duties
covidVaccinated
First Aid Qualifications
Can do pick up/drop off
Tahlia S. - Kiddo Carer
From
$25.00/hr

Tahlia S.

Coomera

(5)
29 jobs completed • 3 repeat families

Experienced babysitter

Hiii to all the amazing families and carers
My name is Tahlia, I am 20 years old 💗

I know it’s nerve racking leaving your beautiful children with a stranger so let me tell you a bit about myself 😁
☀️ I moved to Queensland originally from sydney NSW
🌿I have been in childcare for 3+ years and babysat for multiple families when I lived in Sydney and over 20 families living in Queensland
🌸 I have my first aid and cpr, a blue card/WWCC, I have references, also full license and a stable and safe car which has a car seat.
🌼 I studied very hard and completed my certificate three and diploma in early childhood education and care. I am now studying my bachelor of psychology
🌻 I have two little siblings, a brother (6) and a sister (11) and a fur baby (my doggo cookie dough), I absolutely adore and love them, they are my best friends. We spend so much time together as my mum is a single mum. My little sister has ADHD and ASD and my brother has ASD and epilepsy so I have experience with special needs.

I truly adore and love children, I have found a career path I love. I am a little kid at heart and love to engage in all kinds of activities, exploring and engaging in creativity from drawing, painting and science experiment, I love to cook, working at McDonald’s for 4 years and doing cooking at school. I love to read and bring children to another world when reading. I love singing songs and engaging in dramatic play from pretend doctors to pretend kitchen. I love creating a bond with the children so they feel comfortable, safe and loved while there parents are not home, if they need cuddles, calm time or to jump right into play, I am happy to do it.

I really hope I am the right fit for your family and for caring for your children 💗 can’t wait to meet you!!
Thank you,
Tahlia 🥰

First Aid Qualifications
Driver's Licence
Have my own car
Can do light duties
covidVaccinated
Can do pick up/drop off
Kaylee-Anne M. - Kiddo Carer
From
$30.00/hr

Kaylee-Anne M.

Currumbin Valley

(5)
27 jobs completed • 3 repeat families

Qualified, FUN & Energetic Babysitter 😁

Hello beautiful families, my name is Kaylee or ‘Miss Magic’ and i’m 27 years old. I have worked previously at Childcare Early Learning centres for 4 years and I’m now babysitting/nannying full time. I have experience with children from ages 3 months - 13yrs old. I currently work for 2 babysitting agencies, regularly entertaining children for wedding events and kids clubs throughout the Gold Coast & Brisbane areas

I am very energetic and I engage with children with the activities I bring or we do out. I love all animals & reptiles, I love to dance, create art/crafts, Homemade playdough, read books, bake everything, build towers out of lego and anything to do with messy play. I LOVE DISNEY and I enjoy coming up with really creative and fun ideas to keep your children entertained. *Bonus - I own a bubble machine🫧
I look forward to meeting you & your family 😁

First Aid Qualifications
Driver's Licence
Have my own car
covidVaccinated
Can do pick up/drop off
Can do light duties
Rebecca A. - Kiddo Carer
From
$30.00/hr

Rebecca A.

Carrara

(5)
24 jobs completed • 3 repeat families

Qualified, experienced and reliable babysitter

I am a qualified and experienced nanny and early childhood educator with over 18 years experience in the industry and over 25 years experience in babysitting. I have a current blue card and first aid certificate. I will give your children quality time and care, while they are sleeping I will do some light house duties for you.

First Aid Qualifications
Driver's Licence
Have my own car
Can do light duties
Can do pick up/drop off
covidVaccinated
Barbara F. - Kiddo Carer
From
$37.00/hr

Barbara F.

Varsity Lakes

(5)
21 jobs completed • 1 repeat family

Austral Advance Diploma Qualified Nanny & Babysitter - 27yrs…

Hi ,
My name is Barbara; although too many families, I’m known as ‘Nanny Barbs.’ 
I am an Australian Diploma Qualified career Nanny and Babysitter. I’ve worked many years in childcare centres, before and after school facilities, as well as running my own independent Babysitting and Nannying business. I have over 27 years of experience with children of all ages; from newborns (4 days old) to 13 yrs of age. I have supported many families of various make ups, this includes twins (multiples), Premature Babies as well. 

I hold all the following certificates for peace of mind and reassurance you’re in great experienced hands. 
Diploma of children services
First aid, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis
NSW Working with children check 
QLD Blue card
National Police Check 
I also have obtained certificates in many short courses as well to further develop my knowledge in helping care for your precious children. Here are a few to name...
All about Infants and toddlers 
Learning through developmental milestones and skills
Learning through music
Road safety 
Early years learning framework - EYLF
My time our Place (Before and Afternoon school-based) 
Behaviour management
0-5 years developmental learning skills 
And many more. 

I live in Varsity Lakes though service a 20km Radius of my residential property. 
I have my own reliable 7 seater car and full license. I also have multiple age appropriate car seats installed, in my own car to use as needed. 2x rear or forward facing up to 4yrs and 2x 6m-8+yrs, 5 point harness / Booster seats.  All these seats are always sanitised to manufacture standards after every use. A child’s Health and safety is always my number one priority as is my own.
I am fully Vaccinated against all childhood diseases and illnesses including Covid 19 plus Boosters, my vaccinations are updated and renewed every 10yrs as recommended.

I love taking children that are in my care out on adventures and excursions. As I feel there is so much more for children to learn and develop while outdoors exploring their surroundings. Rather than spending large amounts of time on electronic devices.
Though this is all Depending on the current weather of the day and age of the child in my care of course, but Nanny Barbs always has a plan B ready to go for unexpected weather days. I always bring along fun, educational craft, activities, and games. All age appropriate for children in my care. Many older Children always ask “ Nanny Barbs do you have your Special bag today”. As they know it’s full of educational yet fun games and things to work together on. 

Whilst caring for children, health and safety is my number one priority, no matter where we go or what we do. One of the sayings I go by is “Your kids are my kids when in my care“. This means I will care for them, educate them, spoil them and respect them just as if their parents would as in the end I’m hired to be a reflection of you and lend a hand. 

My hours are often flexible and are always molded differently to suit each family; as to me, each family is unique and operates in there own special ways. My babysitting hourly rate starts From $38/hr and My Nannying Hourly Rate starts from $41/hr (pending which service of mine you choose along with other aspects like How many children, public holidays and more. All can be discussed in person) though the services i provide in all categories are worth every cent and more than the hourly rate you’ll pay. Over the 27+yrs of dedication and service to the child minding industry i have experience with children of all ages from 4 days old to 13yrs at all times of the day, whether it be mornings, afternoons, evenings, overnights or even that extra pair of hands as you travel around the world, weather it be for business or personal travel. (I have traveled to many different destinations around the world many times before with many families, my passport and vaccinations are in date and ready to go.)

Nanny Barbs isn’t only there to care for the children in her care. Yes they are my upmost numberc one main priority but in times when a child is within an independent safe activity (older children) or they’re sleeping. I don’t just sit around and wait. It’s just not me. You’ll notice on these days, you may have washing hung out or folded, dinner prepared or cooked, dishes attended to, can even help with small business family households with admin work etc. Pretty much anything I see that needs to be done or you feel you need an extra pair of hands, I will attend to it, so long as your children are cared for first as they are the main concept of my job. There is no challenge too big or too small, I Nanny Barbs will give it her all to attend to it after ensuring your children are well looked after first. 

“Weather you need a Helping hand here or there or even everywhere Nanny Barbs will always do her very best to be there. 😊”

During any spare time, if I’m not planning activities and fun educational things to do with children in my care, I love to go swimming and play tennis, on those wet rainy days I love to work on some craft or photography projects, write more kids songs (which you may hear me sing), children stories and poetry. 

Thank you in advance for taking the time in reading this, I hope it provides some answers to any questions you may have or answers to the questions you needed answered while you’re on the lookout for a reliable, Highly Qualified, trustworthy, honest nanny or babysitter. 
I look forward to hopefully hearing from you soon.

Many Thanks,
Nanny Barbs 💕

First Aid Qualifications
Driver's Licence
Have my own car
Can do light duties
Can do pick up/drop off
covidVaccinated
Lauren P. - Kiddo Carer
From
$20.00/hr

Lauren P.

Varsity lakes

(5)
21 jobs completed • 3 repeat families

Experienced Nanny and Primary School Teacher

I'm Lauren and I have had the pleasure of working with children for 20 years.I've been a professional nanny in London and Australia. Primary school teacher in Australia and London and but now currently teaching online to children all over the world. This is amazing but I miss that in person connection with kids.Which is why I still get enjoyment from babysitting/ nanny work. I really just enjoy the company of children. I have also had experience with children and adults who require a little more support 😉 I have my NDIS workers screening and can care for children who are on self management and plan managed programs with NDIS.There is so much to learn from children and I love what they bring to the world. I take pride in my work and the connections I create with children. Your special little treasures (or children) will be looked after with love. I want the time I spend with your children to be amazing, interactive and fun for all of us 😊😍

First Aid Qualifications
Driver's Licence
Have my own car
Can do light duties
Can do pick up/drop off
covidVaccinated
PIETRA S. - Kiddo Carer
From
$29.00/hr

PIETRA S.

Surfers Paradise

(5)
18 jobs completed • 1 repeat family

Experienced and Compassionate Childcare Professional

Hi there! My name is Pietra , and I'm excited to introduce myself as a dedicated childcare professional. I'm a 26-year-old Brazilian student who recently graduated in health sciences. With my background in health, I have a solid understanding of child development and the importance of providing a nurturing environment for young ones.

Over the years, I have gained valuable experience working with young children and organizing their daily routines. Whether it's preparing them for school or planning engaging afternoon activities, I know how to create a structured yet fun environment that supports their growth and development.

I'm available during the day as a nanny or babysitter, and also available for evening shifts, giving parents the chance to have some much-needed leisure time while knowing their kids are in safe hands.
I understand the importance of safety, which is why I hold a valid Blue card and First Aid Certificate.

If you're seeking a responsible and caring childcare professional, I would be thrilled to be a part of your family's journey. Feel free to reach out to me, and let's discuss how I can assist you and your little ones in the best possible way.

Can do light duties
covidVaccinated
First Aid Qualifications
Driver's Licence
Have my own car
Can do pick up/drop off

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If you’re a parent searching for a trusted Gold Coast babysitter, you’re in the right place. Kiddo is the go-to app for families across the Gold Coast looking to book safe, flexible, and verified childcare in minutes. Whether you live in Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, Burleigh Heads, or beyond, we make it easy to find a babysitter near you—fast.

Our platform connects parents with local babysitters and nannies who are fully verified, have valid Blue Cards (Working with Children Checks), and are rated by other parents in your community. From casual babysitting and school holiday help to regular nanny support, Kiddo offers the flexibility modern families need.

Simply download the Kiddo App, view profiles of local babysitters on the Gold Coast, check reviews, and book instantly. No stress, no waiting lists—just peace of mind knowing your child is in good hands.

Whether you’re planning a night out, need backup care for a sick day, or just want an extra pair of hands, Kiddo helps parents find a babysitter near me anytime, anywhere. Our babysitters cover all major suburbs including Robina, Southport, Palm Beach, Coolangatta, and more.

Thousands of Gold Coast families trust Kiddo for their childcare needs. We’re proud to support local parents with a smart, safe, and seamless solution to finding babysitters.

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FAQS

  • What checks are completed for babysitters?

    All babysitters and nannies that are working through Kiddo App have had their IDs checked and verified against government records. We also complete the Working with Children check to make sure these are held by each working member and are still valid for use.
    We want our parents and guardians to feel confident and safe when using our app – which is why we take every precaution to ensure the safety and care of our parents, members, and children.

  • What can Kiddo App be used for?

    Kiddo App allows parents and guardians to find suitable candidates for babysitting or ongoing care requirements. Many parents and guardians use this service for school drop-offs and pick-ups, regular care services and even caring when required during the school holiday periods. More about our ongoing care feature can be found here.

    Kiddo App is unique in that it helps with daily, weekly, fortnightly, or monthly recurring bookings, while also assisting with specific date ranges as required. Whatever request you have, Kiddo App can take care of it!

     

  • How is payment completed?

    Once you have selected your preferred babysitter, and they confirm their booking with you, we debit your nominated card for the booking amount then.

    Your booking is prepaid to save any awkward conversations later. You will be issued a receipt once payment is made and as per our T&C’s you are able to cancel your booking if needed.

    Our ongoing care arrangements are a little different and can be viewed here.

  • What happens if I cancel a booking?

    We understand that life can get busy, and plans may change last minute. If you’re needing to cancel a booking on Kiddo App, please do so as quickly as possible so your babysitter can reschedule their work and update their profile information for other families.

    If you cancel your booking, a refund will be issues automatically. Please keep in mind that there is also a $10 cancellation fee for any booking that has been prepaid.

  • What do the symbols mean on a Babysitters Profile?

    While perusing the list of available babysitters, please be aware of the symbols that highlight their extra services and qualifications such as.

    • First aid qualifications
    • Driver’s licence
    • Babysitters Own Vehicle
    • Light Household Duties
    • Pick-up & Drop-offs