Find trusted Babysitters in Melbourne with Kiddo

Looking for a trusted babysitter in Melbourne? Whether you’re planning a night out, need last-minute childcare, or want support during school holidays, Kiddo makes it easy to connect with fully vetted, reliable babysitters in your local area.

From the bustling city to family-friendly suburbs, we’ve got Melbourne parents covered with flexible, on-demand babysitting options you can trust.

Why Melbourne Parents Love Kiddo

✅ Verified Babysitters: All sitters on Kiddo undergo ID verification and background checks for your peace of mind.
✅ Book Instantly: Say goodbye to back-and-forth calls. With Kiddo, you can book trusted local babysitters in just minutes.
✅ No Ongoing Commitments: Only book care when you need it – perfect for casual, last-minute, or one-off bookings.
✅ Available Across Melbourne: Whether you’re in Richmond, Brighton, Essendon, St Kilda, or Doncaster – Kiddo has babysitters ready to help.

How Does It Work?

Download the Kiddo App
Available on iOS and Android – it’s free and easy to set up your profile.
Browse Local Babysitters
View profiles, check availability, see ratings and reviews from other Melbourne parents.
Book On-Demand or in Advance
Whether it’s a few hours today or a weekend coming up, Kiddo gives you flexible booking options

Our Melbourne Babysitters Babysitting Service

Our sitters can help with a range of needs, including:

👶 Newborn care
🧒 After-school care
🛏️ Bedtime routines
📚 Homework help
🏡 Light household tasks

Kiddo is also ideal for families with NDIS plans looking for support workers for short-term or regular care.

Book Babysitters in these Melbourne Suburbs:

We have trusted babysitters available across Melbourne, including South Yarra, Carlton, Fitzroy, Brunswick, Camberwell, Hawthorn, Point Cook, Glen Waverley, Mornington, Williamstown …and many more!

Ready to Book a Babysitter in Melbourne?

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

Download the Kiddo App now – and make childcare one less thing to worry about.

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If you’re a parent searching for a trusted Melbourne babysitter, you’re in the right place. Kiddo is the go-to app for families across Melbourne looking to book safe, flexible, and verified childcare in minutes. Whether you live in South Yarra, Brunswick, Brighton, 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 Working with Children Checks, and are rated and reviewed by other Melbourne families. From casual babysitting and school holiday help to regular nanny support, Kiddo offers the flexibility today’s families need.

Simply download the Kiddo App, view profiles of trusted babysitters in Melbourne, check real reviews, and book instantly. No stress, no waiting lists—just peace of mind knowing your child is in safe hands.

Whether you’re planning a night out, need backup care when daycare falls through, or just want an extra set of hands, Kiddo helps parents find a babysitter near me anytime, anywhere. Our babysitters cover all major Melbourne suburbs including Richmond, Carlton, Glen Iris, Essendon, St Kilda, and more.

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

Ready to get started?

Download the Kiddo App today and connect with experienced, local babysitters in Melbourne. Childcare has never been this easy.

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 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.

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
- Covid Vaccinated