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Recent Childcare & Safety reviews

Foram was great with our little one, she was nice and gentle with her and I could hear our daughter laughing from the other room. They had a great time and I would recommend Foram to everyone.

I need nanny

$30

Prompt and friendly

Babysitter Tuesday for 4.5 hours

$125

Lovely lady, cant recommend more highly.

Home help/Nanny

$100

Very happy with Kristy’s job. Thank you.

Babysitter/ nanny needed

$10

On time and easy to work with. Thanks Trish

1 day nanny

$80

Thank you!

After school care

$60

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

$35 - $169

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$35

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$100

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$169

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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

Looking for a babysitter

$20

Kelvin Grove QLD 4059, Australia

28th Jun 2025

I’m looking for a babysitter to help me with my baby for 2 days a week and I’m flexible and willing to find someone so that we can discuss on the working days

Looking for a nanny/babysitter

$25

South Morang, Victoria

27th Jun 2025

Hi everyone, I am looking for a nanny for an ongoing period from mid July to look after my 16 month old son. I am located in South Morang and would prefer someone who can come over from Tuesdays to Fridays. Would prefer someone who has the following: 1. Driving license and a car. 2. Required certifications or referrals from other parents whom you worked for. 3. Who do not mind being on a nanny cam as my baby is my highest priority and would like to watch him sometimes while I am working ( FTM). 4. Who can feed my baby as hes a fussy eater. (Its very exhausting!) 5. Who can read to him because he loves books and play with him. Those who are interested, please send your CV to [email protected]. Thanks in advance

I’m looking for a nanny for 5 days a week to look after our 1 year old

$25

Marsden Park NSW, Australia

27th Jun 2025

We are looking for a nanny for mon to Fri for 4 hours a day. Please ping if you’re interested and we can chat more

Babysitter

$350

Port Douglas QLD, Australia

26th Jun 2025

Staying in a Port Douglas resort in August and looking for a babysitter one afternoon from 3pm-7pm to look after 5 children from 9 years (x 3 kids) to 5 years old (2 kids). All kids are close friends so shouldn't be a difficult job. Someone who can swim is essential and has working with children check.

Babysitting childcare

$30

Browns Plains QLD, Australia

25th Jun 2025

Look afer two children (4 years old and 6 years old)

Female Nanny needed for 5 year old

$150

Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127, Australia

25th Jun 2025

Take care of kid, serve food to kid, play with kid, assist with toilet activities, Should have working with children check, police check, childcare center experience, smiling face, polite and empathetic nature. Need the service adhoc basis on weekends and late evenings for 3 to 4 hrs atleast

Cleaning/nanny

$30

Cremorne NSW, Australia

25th Jun 2025

Hello! I am looking for a mothers helper someone who can work full or part time, I have a toddler boy thanks 😊

Need a babysitter

$200

Warner QLD 4500, Australia

25th Jun 2025

Looking for a babysitter for my 2 years old daughter from 5pm to 10pm on June 28th

Short Time Babysitting

$60

Moorooka QLD, Australia

23rd Jun 2025

Hi looking for an urgent babysitter for my 7 year old son! For 2-3 hours tomorrow from 6am- 8am or 9am.

Very helpful and on time 🥰 Thank you so much!

Babysitting

$30

Canterbury VIC 3126, Australia

5th Jun 2025

Need a trustworthy, kind ,caring, joyful, experienced babysitter to watch 5 year old and 2 year old. Need to help wt general housework occasionally ie laundry, tidying up etc. Need to have wwcc, police check and preferably first aid certificate. :)

Kids love her. Will definitely use again. :)

Babysitter

$30

Canterbury VIC 3126, Australia

5th Jun 2025

Need a trustworthy, fun, caring,joyful, experienced wt kids babysitter to occasionally watch 5 yr old and 2 yr old. Has to be above 25 years of age. Has to be fluent in English. Has to have previous experience wt kids. Has to be kind and energetic. Has to have Wwcc and police check.

Great wt kids.will use again. :)

Babysitter Saturday 7th June Sutherland Shire

$250

Gymea Bay NSW 2227, Australia

2nd Jun 2025

Look after my 6 and 4 year old boys between 4pm - 10pm. Serve dinner which I have prepared in advance and put them to bed at 7.30pm. Will be home by 10pm latest. Only looking for experienced sitters with good reviews. Thx

Really nice and professional babysitter. Boys loved her. Could recommend her highly enough.

Nanny needed casually for after school

$5

Melton South VIC 3338, Australia

31st May 2025

I am a solo parent running a mobile and at home salon beauty business and require some support with care for my 4 year old daughter Victoria. Our last tasker just stopped responding after I’d approved her offer so I’m urgently trying to find somebody to potentially start next week! Nanny required on a casual basis for after childcare from 6:30pm. Must have a drivers licence and be available to pick up at 6:30pm. Must be available sometimes at the last minute - if possible - as I am a lash tech and get bookings sometimes 2 days or 1 day before. I am flexible with this though. Must be able to prepare meals and do some housekeeping as it’s a huge struggle keeping up with washing and household duties while working 5-7 days sometimes. Must be okay with animals - we have 2 miniature dachshunds and 1 cat. Must be able to feed them sometimes if I am working late. My after hours range from finishing at 7:30pm and finishing at 11pm! I am mobile and at home salon technician. Weekend availability is also a plus but I am not always working weekends. A little about my girl, she loves going for bike rides after school around our area sometimes after school, she is very affectionate and lovessss to chat! But also loves to relax in her playroom, play with her toys, draw, paint and watch tv! She is very self sufficient, loves to do household chores like unloading the dishwasher and loves helping prepare meals. And is a very girly girl. I am flexible and set my own hours so if you send me your availability I will ensure to only schedule those times 🙏✨ Thank you ❤️

From the moment we met Taryn, I felt completely at ease. She’s warm, professional, and has a natural connection with children. She instantly bonded with my daughter, Victoria within minutes and created a safe, loving, and playful environment that made Victoria feel seen, heard, and happy. As soon as Taryn left, Victoria raved about how much she missed her.

Childcare support

$25

Earlwood, New South Wales

20th May 2025

We are looking for someone to help us with childcare duties like supervising outside/indoor play, helping the primary caregiver to attend community activities like library and playgroups and helping kids to settle for naps. We are not expecting changing nappies, cooking or driving. Please note that the primary caregiver is the children's grandmother, and the location of care would be the grandmother's house in Earlwood, NSW. We have two boys aged 3 and 1. To start in mid June, the days are Wednesdays to Fridays, from 9am to 3pm, so approximately 18 hours per week, although we could be flexible with the hours.

Thank you! We are really pleased to have met you Gen, looking forward to seeing you around

Need a babysitter urgently

$75

Moonee Ponds VIC, Australia

14th May 2025

Need someone to babysit my 9 month old while I have to go for an appointment Time - 1 pm to 4 pm Date - 14 May

Ananthitha is kind, punctual and friendly.

Babysitting

$155

Zillmere QLD, Australia

14th May 2025

This offer is for two hours of babysitting Michelle on Thursday morning :) - View all the details of this offer: https://www.airtasker.com/offers/01JV69V80KSQQXGPS8VT6QHCDV

Completed a few tasks now and always on time and good communication

Babysitting

$160

Richmond VIC, Australia

9th May 2025

5.30-11pm (Richmond). two kids. Please let me know, thank you.

Was professional, on time and diligent. Cheers.

Babysit child for 5 hours

$250

Wentworthville NSW, Australia

26th Apr 2025

My regular babysitter is unavailable this coming Saturday May 3rd, so I require a fill in. Hours are 4.00am-9.00am. Child is asleep until approximately 6am, so it’s an easy job. Upon waking just bit of breakfast, TV, books etc. Please do not apply if the hours are a problem!! Reliability and own transport a must. Working with children check, resume and referees to be provided please.

Punctual, reliable and did the job perfectly. Will absolutely be first point of call going forward!

Need a nanny for tomorrow,professionals please

$110

Linley Point NSW, Australia

25th Apr 2025

Hello I need help for 4 hour with 1 years old baby just play in the room ,please if you write with experience

Thank you for today

Babysitter

$240

Lidcombe NSW, Australia

23rd Apr 2025

We are seeking a caring and experienced babysitter to look after our 11-month-old son on Thursday, April 24, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Location: Lidcombe, NSW Day Rate: $240​ Requirements: Proven experience caring for infants Current Working with Children Check First Aid and CPR certification Non-smoker Reliable and punctual​

Nice person but don't have enough experience for babysitter considering her pay rate.