Babysitters in Canterbury, VIC

I have been working with children since I was very young. My experience includes taking care of kids from very different ages, teaching English in schools, tutoring students, and working in summer camps. I am passionate about education and child development, and I always strive to create a safe, fun, and nurturing environment for kids. My background in teaching has given me strong skills in patience, creativity, and communication. I enjoy organizing educational activities, helping with homework, and engaging children in meaningful play. As a nanny, I am responsible, caring, and dedicated to ensuring children’s well-being and happiness while supporting their learning and growth.

Hello! My name is Lucy, and I am 20 years old. I am currently studying at Deakin University completing the bachelor of nursing and midwifery. I have been a babysitter for 3 years now, where I have cared for ages ranging from 10 months to 13 years old. I come from a big family of six, which has allowed me to be an unofficial babysitter for most of my life. I definitely have a bubbly personality which makes me love looking after infants and children! My availability is revolved around my uni timetable. For this semester I am free each day of the week except Tuesdays and Wednesdays. I am able to provide references! I look forward to hearing from you :)

Hello, I am a 22-year-old from Paris, France, now based in Canterbury (VIC). I have previous experience in childcare and I naturally connect well with kids. I would be happy to support a local family around Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, either regularly or occasionally.

Hi! I'm Olivia a caring, energetic, and reliable babysitter with a genuine love for children. With a natural ability to connect with kids of all ages, I bring both fun and structure to every babysitting session. Whether it’s arts and crafts, outdoor adventures, reading stories, or helping with homework, I love creating safe, engaging, and happy environments where children thrive. I'm responsible, punctual, and always focused on making your little ones feel comfortable and supported. I also understand the importance of clear communication with parents, so you’ll always feel informed and at ease when I’m caring for your children. I have past experience babysitting regularly for local families and am confident with everything from bedtime routines to preparing meals and managing after-school pick-ups. I’m also First Aid trained and happy to provide references. Look forward to chatting!

Hi! I'm Liana. I am currently studying full-time at Monash University, Clayton, completing my Bachelor of Science. I am based in the inner eastern suburbs. I am looking for casual or recurring families to work with! I have my drivers licence and I own a car, which allows me to do drop-offs and pick-ups! I currently work in a cafe as well as being a carer. I have worked in multiple customer service positions that have allowed me to hone my people skills. Excluding my work, I have plenty of experience caring for children. When I was younger, I cared for younger children from ages 0-5. I am proficient with caring for babies as well as younger children. In recent years I have minded older kids, doing school pick-up and drop-off for loved ones. I am able to assist with homework, prepare a snack, and hang out with the kids! I also used to coach 10-11 year olds in netball. I have experience with disability through both my family and my volunteer endeavours. I also have life experience with conditions such as coeliac disease and diabetes. I always turn up with a smile ready to brighten your child's day! CASH ONLY** My availability is also negotiable, message me!

I am a responsible, caring, and reliable individual with a passion for working with children. I have experience in childcare and understand the importance of creating a safe, fun, and nurturing environment. I am patient, attentive, and able to handle a variety of situations with ease. I look forward to providing excellent care and ensuring a positive experience for both children and parents.

Hi, I am currently Studying OT at ACU and loving it. I completed my gap year at a paediatric occupational clinic plus causal work as a learning support officer in classrooms for the past 2 years. I have always grown up around other and younger children. I have babysat for multiple families back in my hometown Shepparton. My parnter has a 3 year old niece and have watched her grow and learn through spending time with her as well as babysitting. I love having fun, exploring new things/ skills and watching children learn and grow! I am a reliable, organised, respectful, enthusiastic and kind person, hopefully suitable for multiple different roles as a nanny. I am on Uni break so currently free and avaliable all days!

Hi, my name is Alyce Bower. I am 21 years old and have moved to Melbourne from regional Victoria (Echuca) to study for a Bachelor of Psychological Science. Words to describe me would be kind, caring, patient, understanding and resilient. I have always loved looking after kids and thought this would be a fun job to help assist living in Melbourne whilst studying. I have experience with looking after kids through looking after cousins, mutual friends, and kids from my local netball/football club back at home. I am a Type 1 diabetic, never had any problems and am completely self-managed just thought I should add this in here.

Hi there! My name is Isabella (Bella), and I'm a first year uni student. After finishing school I have been luck enough to have baby sat for 3 families regularly. This has included driving them to and from school/sports, helping them with homework and doing activities to entertain them. I’m very active and love to cook! I am available for the school holidays. I would love to help your family by giving you an extra pair of hands.

Hello! My name is Chelsea, I'm 19, and I am a first year university student at RMIT. I'm experienced with Japanese (studied for 7+ years throughout school), and art (currently studying at university). I'm experienced in looking after my baby cousins (ages 3 and 1), and looking after my sister throughout her primary and secondary school years. Always happy to help with homework, chores, cooking, and driving to-and-from activities. Thank you for giving this a read, and consider booking me! :)

Hey I’m Edie. I love kids and really would love to be apart of making your kids smile and have fun. I love to clean (a lot) and I also love to cook and bake. I’m an easy going person who is very caring. I have a casual job and am easy to work around it and work around your times. Studying nursing isn't just a degree for me, it’s a passion of mine, i love helping people and putting a smile on faces. I Please contact me for any further information :))

I have experience working as an In-Home Care Educator, an Inclusion Support Worker in Kindergartens, and private nannying and babysitting from toddlers to school aged children. I am dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing environment that promotes learning and emotional development and am committed to creating a positive and supportive environment for children to grow, learn and thrive. I am currently studying to be an early childhood and primary teacher and have recently completed placement in the ages 3-5 Kindergarten classroom.

I have worked with children aged 0-5 in an early childcare centre for my university placements. I have also volunteered at a primary school and worked with children aged 5-9. I love working with children and would love the opportunity to support parents with too much on their plate and connect with the children I am working with in an ongoing position.

Hi there! I'm Lakaya, but most people call me Kaya. I'm a qualified Early Childhood Educator with a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. I worked in childcare for two years as a full-time co-educator, and over the past year, I've been a Nanny for a lovely little girl who is now two years old. I'm currently looking for a new family to support. I'm fun, active, and caring, and I always aim to go above and beyond while making each day enjoyable for the children I care for.

**looking for holiday work for upcoming school holidays** Hi, I'm Brooke! I’m a 31 year old full time local primary school teacher (currently teaching Year One) and have been teaching since 2019. Before starting my career, I was a full time nanny and casual babysitter for many years. I enjoy having fun with and caring for kids of all ages. I have looked after newborns from 6 weeks old - 14 year olds on many occasions, both during the day and overnight. I am an extremely organised, energetic, reliable and caring individual. I come from a large family of 6 kids and adore animals, so pets are not a problem for me. I am currently looking for some extra weekend/evening/school holiday work, so please feel free to contact me if you are looking for a babysitter during these times. Brooke

Hi, my name is Krissy, and I am a fun, creative person with a passion for working with children. I recently completed a role running an after-school care program for Camp Australia, where I was responsible for supervising and caring for up to 15 children. In this role, I provided healthy snacks, ensured compliance with Department of Education standards, and planned engaging, age-appropriate activities based on the children’s interests. Having recently completed my business degree, I made the difficult decision to leave this position and am now seeking babysitting opportunities while pursuing other career paths. I hold a valid WWCC, first aid certification, and a Diploma of School Age Education and Care. I would love the opportunity to support your family and look forward to hearing from you!

Hi ! My name is Madi, I'm a 22 year old uni student, studying Nursing at Latrobe University. I reside from the country however currently live in Balwyn area. I have many years of babysitting behind me, with local families, cousins and siblings around my area, with ages ranging from 1 years to 10 years old. Additonally, I have plenty of experience with primary school aged children as I work as a OSCH educator. I enjoy interacting with children to assist in their development and ultimately create a safe and comfortable environment. I am trust worthy, honest and reliable with the children, to ensure parents are worry free when their children are in my care.

Hi I'm Emma. I'm 20 years old and would love to work with your family. Focused primarily on extracurricular sport activities at a junior and secondary private school, I have gathered lots of relevant skills and experience that I can implement into my job as a babysitter. I think the most important skill I have learnt is finding ways to make education, safety, and 'rules' fun and exciting for children. During my past two years as a netball coach, I have mastered the art of having fun while also making things a learning experience. I have helped solve homework issues, injuries, and friendship problems and taught kids from ages 6 to 16 various life skills, from throwing a ball to applying to their first job. I have also had the pleasure of working at the local uniform store, where I have supported customers through the process of getting school uniforms. This has also come with the challenges of mediating parental and child disputes and supporting kids in overcoming the common body dysmorphia and fears that come with school uniforms. I have a working with children's card, First Aid training, concussion training, CPR training and two years experience working with ages 6-17.

Hi i’m Madi and I am 19 years old, Im currently completing my Cert 4 in Education Support. I have got my cert 111 in early childhood education and care which I’m completed at Gowrie. I started working childcare at Gowrie and stayed there for a year where I moved to Bialik and I’m now working in the kindergarten as an assistant and doing before and after care. I have experience with looking after children from the age of 2 months to 14 years. I have also been babysitting since i was 12 looking after a family of 4 children. I am trained to work with children that have special needs or need extra care. I have done my first aid, cpr and anaphylaxis.

I am a part time GP with 3 adult children, available for some additional carer/nanny work. Happy to do light housekeeping and cooking. I drive a 2025 Volvo with the appropriate anchor points for child seats should these be required.

Hi all! I am a warm, nurturing, and passionate babysitter currently studying my Master of Professional Psychology and completing a placement at a primary school. I truly love spending time with children and have over three years of experience caring for kids of all ages, including toddlers, primary school children, adolescents, and children with autism. I’ve also regularly cared for families in the past. I’m hands-on and happy to help with cleaning, preparing meals, and bathtime routines. I strive to create a safe, fun, and supportive environment where children feel valued and cared for. I hold certifications in first aid, CPR, and WWCC, as well as NDIS clearance.

Hi I am Alexia. I am currently studying online so am available everyday! I have experince with baby sitting an 11 year old girl and a 13 year old boy including picking them up from school and taking them to activities. I also have experince baby sitting a family of 3 year old, 5 year old and 7 year old girls including picking them up from school/day care, house cleaning, meal prep, helping with homework and putting them to bed. I have previously coached netball and basketball teams at Ivanhoe Girls Grammar and Ivanhoe Grammar over the past 3 years, being their main supervisor for away games. I hold a WWCC, ASCIA anaphylaxis certificate, First Aid and CPR certificate and a drivers license.

Hey I am Gracie, I am 22 years old currently a student studying education support. I am a kind and bubbly person and I love to care and support children no matter the age range. I have my drivers licence, WWCC and my first aid + CPR certificate and have experience both nannying and baby sitting children from the age of 3. I am a reliable person and I am dedicated to creating a safe and fun environment for your child, whilst supporting their individual needs. I look forward to hearing from you soon !

Hi families, my name is Leah. I am a student graduate from Deakin University with a Bachelor of Psychological Science, majoring in Child & Family. Since 2023, I have been working as a Nanny and Babysitter for boys and girls aged 1-8. I am currently applying for graduate roles which mostly start in February. With a particular interest in the NDIS, I would like to gain experience in helping families with disability. I am passionate about building meaningful relationships and a supportive environment for your children to learn and grow.