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Recent Childcare & Safety reviews

Excellent service, great communication.

Nanny/ babysitter 3-5 mornings per wk

$300

Chloe planned fun and creative activities that kept her entertained and learning. I felt completely at ease knowing my kids were in good hands with her.

Babysitting

$150

Natalie was a god send! She was prompt, reliable, creative and helpful…. Much needed given the unpredictability of looking after kids. Looking forward to engaging with her again next time we are up!

Babysitter in Terrigal

$30

She is one of the best babysitter I had . Very professional and friendly most importantly very understanding . She was angel to my kid played with her and made her comfortable at every level .

Need babysitter urgently

$5

Roan continues to be a great help

Babysitting

$90

Great, it was a pleasure doing business with Dexi

Babysitting

$120

What's the average cost of a childcare & safety expert

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$100

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Why book a childcare and safety service through Airtasker?

Need to find an emergency childcare provider because your regular babysitter isn’t available, your relatives are out of town, and you have work in an hour? No worries! Airtasker can help you find a trusted childcare practitioner in minutes. Here’s why our platform is an excellent choice for finding a childcare provider who can head to your home:

First, you can reach dozens of nearby babysitters or baby safety experts with a single post—no need to make dozens of calls or text your parenting group for recommendations. Next, you can specify your budget, so you don’t need to pay an arm and a leg to find someone trustworthy. Lastly, our platform lets you read customer reviews before you book. That way, you get to hear from other parents who hired that Tasker!

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Top Childcare & Safety related questions

First, keep the rooms free from clutter. Make sure that all surfaces, toys, utensils, and your hands are sanitised regularly. Next, replenish any emergency kits (if you’re a Tasker, make sure you know where the first-aid kit is). Lastly, supervise the children or babies at all times. Note that instead of bringing your child to a daycare or playschool setting, the Tasker can head to your location.

The top 5 tips (or rules) for child safety at home are:

  • Prevent illness through proper handwashing, sanitising surfaces, and ensuring that the child has all the recommended immunisations. 
  • Practice food safety. 
  • Be safe while playing.
  • Baby proof or childproof the area. Avoid clutter, pad sharp edges, and make sure that nothing dangerous is within reach. 
  • Know what to do in an emergency. This includes having an emergency kit and a list of emergency contacts.

First, state in your task post that you require them to present their proof of registration, licence, and credentials. Next, before booking a Tasker, make sure to go through their customer ratings and reviews. Finally, ask to see their credentials before letting a childcare provider into your home. 

The list of baby proofing to-dos may depend on your own home and child, but in general, you must do the following:

  • Keep surfaces clean and free from clutter
  • Keep dangerous items (knives, scissors, ceramics, cables, sockets, cleaning products, small things that could be choking hazards) out of reach
  • Pad sharp edges or corners 
  • Keep an eye out for heavy objects
  • Know the settings on your hot-water heater

For a more thorough approach, we recommend hiring a baby proofing expert near you.

A child safety kit is a document that should contain the following information. Make sure to update this regularly: 

  • Your child’s name
  • Birthdate
  • Age
  • Height and weight
  • Gender
  • Ethnicity
  • Eye and hair colour
  • Unique physical characteristics (e.g. birthmarks, braces, glasses)
  • Medical needs and medications
  • Emergency contacts
  • Fingerprints
  • DNA sample (e.g. hair, an old toothbrush)
  • Recent colour photo

This depends on your child’s development. Some parents feel comfortable getting rid of the baby gates when their child turns two or three, and some child experts recommend childproofing until the age of five. No matter when you choose to stop baby proofing or childproofing, remember that these little precautions and adjustments don’t eliminate the need for proper adult supervision.

What do childcare and safety services include?

When you book a childcare and safety service through our platform, you get to work with a practitioner who can go to your home and help you look after your baby or child. If you or your partner are about to give birth, you can also find experts to help you get through labour and the first few weeks of life with your newborn. 

You can find the following types of childcare and safety practitioners on our platform:

Babysitting

A babysitter usually takes care of babies and young children temporarily - for example, an emergency comes up at work, you need to run some errands, or you want a (well-deserved) night out. Babysitters usually do not have any formal qualifications besides registration.  

They’re in charge of changing nappies, preparing meals, keeping the kids entertained, and supervising them. 

Childminding

If you’re going to be out regularly (e.g. for your 9-5 job), or if you’re going to be on a business trip for a week and none of your relatives can watch the kids, you’ll need a childminder. 

Childminders, like babysitters, are required to register with Ofsted. They may also have more credentials than a typical babysitter. These can include a childminding course, pediatric First Aid, and safeguarding training. Childminders typically prepare meals, change diapers, bathe and dress the kids, take them to and from school, and help with their education. 

Doula services

Doulas are responsible for providing emotional and physical support to the mother. This usually starts months before the birth. During your pregnancy, a doula is expected to educate you about pregnancy and birth, help you create a birth plan, talk to you about life experiences that might affect your birth experience, and help you prepare for your post-birth state.

During labour, they can support you physically by creating your ideal birthing environment. They also suggest positions and breathing exercises. Doulas also serve as your champion when talking to your healthcare providers. 

After giving birth, you can usually expect a doula to help you bond with your new baby and give you tips for feeding, sleeping, and settling with your newborn. Doulas typically service home births. If you choose to deliver your child in a hospital and don’t have a way to get your doula there fast, you can use Airtasker to find a trusted driver near you.

Maternity nursing

When you book a maternity nurse, expect a support system that’ll help you learn the basics of caring for your new baby. They may show you how to carry, feed, bathe, dress, and comfort your newborn. Maternity nurses may also help by taking care of your baby for hours at a time, allowing you time to rest and recover.

Life with your little one can be challenging! Thankfully, you can easily find people in your community who can help you shop for groceries without leaving your home. You can also find cleaning experts who’ll help you declutter or even clean out your gutters.

Recent Childcare & Safety tasks

Childcare

$100

Sutherland NSW 2232, Australia

21st Dec 2025

i want to hire someone to come and play with my 4 year old and 1 year old for a couple of hours to give me a break while my husband is at work

Baby proofing

$200

O'Halloran Hill SA, Australia

21st Dec 2025

Securing 10 pieces of furniture (drawers and cupboards) to the wall and putting a tv on the wall.

Looking for babysitting work

$35

Marcoola QLD, Australia

20th Dec 2025

Looking for some babysitting work or any other work next week, fully qualified childcare educator!

Babysitter

$50

Mango Hill QLD, Australia

20th Dec 2025

Looking for a FEMALE baby sitter 3 days a week mid day between 10-2 pm or 11-3 pm (mondays , Wednesdays and fridays ) to take care of 2 kids a toddler 2 years old (girl) and an infant 7 months old (boy) , can offer 40 AUD per day but this is a permanent job can last upto 2 years if kids like the sitter . Very light workload : feeding pre-cooked breakfast and lunch , nappy change (if required) , and keeping the kids entertained , light clean up after meals and playtime. One parent will be home to help , supervise and assist at all times.

Babysitting today

$250

Kangaroo Point NSW, Australia

20th Dec 2025

I need an emergency sitter who has a WWCC and some experience to look after my 11yo boy from 4:30pm today until 12:30pm tonight He’s a good kid and will be asleep from 8:30pm

Adam was fantastic, got the job done, great communication and flexibility

Nanny for my toddler

$22

Mango Hill QLD, Australia

20th Dec 2025

Our family is looking for a caring and experienced Babysitter or Nanny to take care of our curious, talkative, and intelligent 2-year-old. We need someone who is comfortable with cooking and doing light chores around the house. We speak English, Hindi, and Marathi at home, so multilingual abilities would be a plus. We prefer to have the babysitting done at our place. If you have the right skills and experience to provide a safe and fun environment for our little one, we'd love to hear from you.

Do you require babysitting services?

$50

Corio VIC 3214, Australia

19th Dec 2025

Do you require any babysitting services? I can look after babies to toddlers 24/7 whether it's just for a day or a few days! Parents to provide nappies wipes bottles formula for babies otherwise I cook healthy meals for toddlers for free. The children will be treated like kings and princesses The price is negotiable. If it is just for one or two hours it's $50 per hour but the more hours I look after the children the cheaper it is. The children will be in a safe very clean home with lots of activities.

Baby sitter / nanny

$30

Newport VIC, Australia

19th Dec 2025

Hi, I'm looking for a trustworthy, reliable, friendly , kind and caring female babysitter / nanny to look after my two daughters (2 under 2) for one day per week in our home (approx 4-5 hours sometimes longer depending what I have on). Must be ok with dogs (we have a small Pomeranian) You must be engaging and able to interact with my older daughter according to her age, reading to her, playing games etc. I will be in out of the house whilst you are here. It is mainly to help occupy my girls so I can go run errands, attend appointments and clean my home. At times I may also take one of my girls with me so you may just be caring for one whilst I'm gone, unless I'm at an appt which then you would have both. I'm flexible with days (weekdays only) however I would like only the one person continuously so you are able to build a relationship with our family. Must hold a working with children certificate and have references and undergo a police check.

Babysitting for a day

$200

Castle Hill NSW 2154, Australia

17th Dec 2025

Looking for someone to look after my 3.5 years old daughter on 18th December (tomorrow) at my apartment. Her mum will be at home working. Looking for covering from 9 am to 4:30 pm

Anika looked after my daughter with immense care. I recommend her highly!

Babysitting 8am to 2pm tomorrow in Pymble $50/hr

$250

Pymble, New South Wales

2nd Dec 2025

Babysit a 2 year old boy and 5 year old girl Tasks include - preparing food (help yourself too!) - put the 2 year old down for a nap at 12pm - colouring, hide and seek, toy cars, lego. - clean up after yourself and the kids - 8am start, 2pm finish (6 hours) - $250

Jennifer was amazing with the kids. She arranged a glowing reference last minute for reassurance. She went above and beyond and hung out the washing and put the groceries away while looking after both the kids. Would highly recommend as a very warm and capable babysitter.

Night nanny

$100

West Footscray VIC, Australia

21st Nov 2025

I’m Looking for an overnight nanny! Two children 12 and 13 years old who are completely self efficient. All you need to do is be present from 8pm-8am from tonight for 6 nights suburb is West Footscray. Just bring yourself and a light bag. Dates are; Saturday 22nd November Sunday 23rd November Monday 24th November Tuesday 25th November Wednesday 26th November Thursday 27th November I’m offering a flat overnight rate of $100 You need to have someone experience with children, and working with children’s check If this sounds like something you’re happy to do, please leave your offer and a little about you! Looking forward to hearing from you Thanks

Joshua was respectful and attentive to the children. And was easy going with tasks I would like to him to do in reactions to the children

Nanny for Saturday 8th November 9am to 1pm

$160

Sydney, New South Wales

7th Nov 2025

Nanny for 4 year old boy Must have experience with this age Has to have WWC number 4 hours 9am to 1pm - $160 or 40 p/h Sydney cbd near townhall

Polite patient and kind . Thank you

Asian nanny for asian kids

$80

Narre Warren South VIC, Australia

2nd Nov 2025

i need an asian nanny for asian kids one day a week

Thanks for your help

Housekeeper/ nanny

$35

New Farm QLD, Australia

1st Nov 2025

Looking for a reliable housekeeper/ nanny for regular weekly work. - 1 day per week (Wednesdays) - drive to and from airport (new farm to domestic airport and back) - cooking (prepare dinner and meal prep for 2 days) - errands as required (dry cleaning, booking flights etc) - nanny work: 2hours:assist with 3 year old evening routine (dinner, bed, bath), evening house tidy - washing, drying and folding clothes 3pm- 9pm every Wednesday. Thank you 🙏

Mariam was amazing, she took care in preparing healthy and well made family meals. Was punctual and safe driving. Mariam had excellent communication and was reliable, will work with again.

Nanny for Saturday 1st November 9am to 1pm

$160

Sydney Central Business District NSW, Australia

31st Oct 2025

Nanny for 4 year old boy Must have experience with this age Has to have WWC number 4 hours 9am to 1pm - $160 or 40 p/h Sydney cbd near townhall

Calming patient loving punctual clean and very helpful

Babysitter required for the day

$300

South Yarra VIC, Australia

29th Oct 2025

18 month old requires baby sitting from 9am - 5pm 1st November South Yarra, closeby to the station Grandmother will be on hand for the day to assist.

Nat took amazing care of our 18 month old for the day, punctual and excellent communication. Went over and above, highly recommend!

Babysitter

$300

North Sydney NSW, Australia

13th Oct 2025

Child minding 6 year old boy. In hotel, but also outside at park, Timezone etc. Must be available this afternoon 2pm-6pm and tomorrow 2:30pm- 7:30pm (school pick up)

Lucy was absolutely amazing, a total godsend. She slid right in and knew exactly what was needed. Very responsible, caring and attentive. My son lives her. Thanks so much Lucy xx

Babysitter

$120

Clyde VIC, Australia

1st Oct 2025

Title: After-School Babysitter Needed (6:30 PM – 10 PM, Monday) Description: Hi! I’m looking for a responsible and caring babysitter to look after my two boys on Monday evening from 6:30 PM to 10 PM. They will be picked up from their school holiday program, so you’ll need to collect them from there. Responsibilities: Feed them dinner Ensure they have a shower Read a bedtime story Have them in bed by 7:30 PM General supervision and care Requirements: Previous babysitting or childcare experience Comfortable with children aged [6 year old & 9 year old] Reliable and punctual First aid certification preferred but not required

My two boys thought Hayden was awesome!

Childcare

$200

Double Bay NSW, Australia

21st Sep 2025

Looking for someone to be part of a team looking after a group of children at a communal event. There will be around 15 kids ages 4-9 The event will run on Tuesday (tomorrow) for 2.5 hours 10.45am - 1.15pm We have a scheduled program but will also welcome any type of creative activity to do with the children. Looking for someone with good energy who can engage with the children. We are paying $80 per hour

Aébfhinn was Excelent! She engaged very well with the children and was easy to work with. Highly recommended.

Nanny/babysitter for 7 year old girl

$25

Toowong QLD 4066, Australia

4th Sep 2025

We're looking for a female nanny/babysitter for our 7 years old daughter to help with the following: 1. School drop and pickup 2. Engage her with maths, reading, writing lessons 3. Take her to park for free play and gymnastics sessions. We're based in Toowong, close to train station. We're willing to pay upto $25/hour. Timings and rate can be negotiated. You need to have a car, be a non-smoker and have police and children check.

Gabby's a great communicator and she was able to engage my 7 years old with ease and empathy.