If you are a working parent looking for a nanny or babysitter for your childcare needs, this article can help you find a reliable nanny.
TYPES OF BABYSITTING AND NANNY SERVICES IN SINGAPORE
The first thing to consider when hiring a nanny or babysitter is the type of service that you need.
It can be a long-term nanny, a confinement nanny for new mothers, a temporary babysitter, or an urgent hire if something important comes up on your schedule.
You can also choose between a daytime or evening nanny and a 24-hour stay-in nanny.
Another option is to choose between babysitting at your home or the nanny’s home. Some agencies also offer babysitting at outdoor locations like parks or malls.
WHERE TO GET BABYSITTING AND NANNY SERVICES IN SINGAPORE?
Singapore has several nanny and babysitter service agencies where you can hire your childcare helper directly.
Another option is through booking platforms where you merely connect with potential nannies.
The good thing about employment agencies is that screening your nanny is less of a hassle. The agency will do it for you, along with other security measures.
On the other hand, hiring a nanny through a booking platform means you have to evaluate a candidate nanny and do the necessary background checks by yourself. However, using a booking platform is much more convenient because most hiring procedures will be done with a click on your mobile phone or laptop.
These points of consideration may be a lot to take on, so we came up with this shortlist of the 5 best babysitting and nanny services in Singapore.
Read on to learn more about each recommended company to make a well-informed choice. Good luck with your nanny hunting!
2. NannySOS
If you are a new mother who needs help while you are recuperating after giving birth, then NannySOS could be the one for you.
Founded in 2011, NannySOS is one of the most widely preferred professional confinement nanny agencies in Singapore.
Their services allow you can choose between a daytime nanny or a 24-hour stay-in nanny if you have extra room.
Regular full-time and part-time babysitting service is also available with the option of babysitting at your home, the nanny’s home, or an outdoor location.
JOB SCOPE:
- Taking care of toddler or baby at least 1 month old
- Child safety and hygiene
- Feed children, take care of their meals
- Play with children or activities
- Fetch children from childcare centre and schools
- Activities requested by parents related to child
- Simple chores associated with the baby such as cleaning, sterilizing milk bottles, feeding, bathing baby, etc.
SERVICES:
- Confinement nanny services
- Daytime nanny
- Temporary nanny
- Part-time babysitter
- Ad hoc babysitter
- Weekend babysitter
- Hotel babysitting
- Outdoor babysitter
- Babysitting at own home
- Babysit at nanny’s home
PRICELIST:
1. Confinement nanny service: From S$1,999 (1 child, 14 days)
2. Home Babysitting:
- Daytime Babysitter (8 AM – 6 PM): S$25/hour
- Evening/Night Babysitter (6 PM-Midnight): S$25/hour
- Weekend/Holiday Babysitter (8 AM – Midnight): S$25/hour
- Hotel Babysitting (8 AM – Midnight): S$25/hour
- Outdoor Babysitting (8 AM – Midnight): S$35/hour
- Babysitting Twins (8 AM – Midnight): S$35/hour
3. Long-term babysitting monthly rates (at the nanny’s place):
- Weekdays Daytime Babysitter (10-12 hours Monday to Friday): S$800 – S$1200
- Overnight Babysitter (Monday to Friday): S$1200 – S$1500
4. Long-term babysitting monthly rates (at baby’s place): Weekdays Daytime Babysitters (10-12 hours Monday to Friday): S$2500 – S$3950
(Rates are based on babysitting service for one child only.)
4. NannyPro
NannyPro was founded in May 2004 and has quickly become one of Singapore’s most trusted babysitting and nanny service providers.
This social enterprise duly licensed company has a mission toward empowering women by giving them gainful employment and building a community of caregivers for good.
SERVICES:
- Full-time nanny
- Part-time nanny
- Ad hoc care
- Corporate care
- Travel nanny
- Live-in nanny
PRICELIST:
1. Weekday Regular Nanny: S$2,900 – S$3,200 (9 hours daily); S$1,900 (4 hours daily)
2. Evening rate (daily, minimum 4 hours): S$140 (daily trial); S$2,600 (regular)
3. Ad hoc rates (minimum 4 hours):
- Day rate (8 AM – 6 PM): S$25/hour (Mon – Fri), S$35/hour (Sat, Sun & PH)
- Evening rate (6 PM – 10 PM): S$35/hour (Mon – Fri), S$40/hour (Sat, Sun & PH)
- Overnight rate (10 PM – 7 AM): S$40/hour (Mon – Fri), S$45/hour (Sat, Sun & PH)
(Rates are based on caregiving service at the parent’s place for one child only. For an additional child, an additional fee of S$5/hour applies.)
NOTE: Trial rates are available
