Babysitters in Abbotsford, VIC

Hello Parent/s and Caregiver/s! My name is Litsa. A Nanny with over 20 years of experience and a mother to two young adults. I am nurturing, reliable, responsible, fun-loving, enthusiastic, organised, trustworthy, creative and diligent. I thoroughly enjoy taking care of children. I aim to develop trustworthy relationships with the children and their families, sharing my knowledge, along the way. Skills include:- Educative play/learning Reading Light homework Arts and crafts Meal prep/cooking/clean up Childrens Laundry Routine setting Feeding routines Reading - light homework Neuro - affirming - Psychology - - skills / Regulation skills / Somatic skills Driving or walking - children to and from school Driving children to activities /-outings Library - time Going to the park/with pets too:) Support worker - Childcare: infant/ toddler/child/tween/teen-young adult/mature-aged /disabled person/s Ndis - trained In my spare time, I love to cook, spend time with my family, walk, play with our dog, read, do Bible study, attend church fellowship, entertain, cook for extended family and friends, and enjoy vintage movies and music. I’m also a collector/seller of vintage clothing, handbags, homewares, jewellery etc. I also love decorating, homemaking and learning new skills and study. Refrences upon request.

Hi, I’m Ramona. I’m currently in my third year of Bachelor of Biomedical Science at Deakin University, with both tutoring and babysitting experience. This means I can not only care for children but also support their learning and development. I love keeping kids engaged with activities like reading books, baking cookies and cupcakes, doing crafts, and playing games. I’m also happy to prepare healthy meals, assist with homework, and help with light housework to keep your home running smoothly. I’m patient, loving, and caring, with a genuine passion for creating a safe, fun, and nurturing environment for children. Whether it’s providing enriching activities, a calm and secure atmosphere, or simply an extra set of reliable hands, I’m here to support your family’s needs.

Hi, my name is Mahena. I'm a warm, responsible, and experienced babysitter, as well as the proud mum of a wonderful 4-year-old daughter. I hold a Master's degree in Educational Science and Psychology and have more than 11 years of professional experience working with children in both a boarding school and kindergarten setting. Throughout my career, I have supported the learning, wellbeing, and development of more than 300 children and young people, helping them feel safe, confident, supported, and nurtured. My education and professional experience have given me a strong understanding of child development, children's individual needs, positive behaviour guidance, and age-appropriate learning and play. As a mother myself, I also understand the importance of creating a caring, patient, and dependable environment where children feel comfortable and secure. I am reliable, proactive, organised, empathetic, and creative. I genuinely enjoy engaging with children through play, arts and crafts, outdoor activities, reading, and supporting their daily routines. My goal is always to provide a safe, fun, and nurturing environment while giving parents peace of mind that their child is in capable and caring hands. Please feel free to get in touch if you think I may be a good fit for your family. I look forward to hearing from you. Kind regards, Mahena

I am Irish living in Melbourne this 6 months. I plan to live here for at least 3years, I also do not have to complete any regional work. I have been working in ELC, Kinder and primary schools with an agency since coming here. Would love to build a relationship with family and Children and have a more permanent role. Or do casual babysitting when needed, I’m happy to help out!

Hi lovely parents! My name is Willa, and I am studying my first year of a bachelors of midwifery. I have been babysitting for many years now, and have experience working with children of all ages. Currently I work as a nanny for multiple families and offer casual babysitting. I have worked as an age manager for my clubs nippers program for the past few years, and have grown a passion for working with children and helping them to build their confidence in skills while also having heaps of fun! I am a trained surf life saver and additionally hold my advanced resuscitation techniques, advanced first aid, and infant cpr certificates. Overall, I am a caring, patient, responsible and reliable individual who loves spending time with kids. I hope to be a good fit for your family and your needs!

I am a young uni student who loves kids. I am friendly, fun, outgoing person who is really family orientated. I have two siblings, one being my twin and I really enjoy interacting in a family environment. I am very creative and enjoy arts and crafts. I am reliable, trustworthy and I understand the importance of the responsibility of looking after people’s children and being highly responsible.

I am a warm, dependable and nurturing nanny and part time Primary School Teacher with over 10 years of childcare experience, including four years caring for two girls from infancy through their early childhood. Currently completing a Master of Teaching (Primary) after graduating with a Bachelor of Psychological Science, I am passionate about supporting children's development through responsive, play-based learning and meaningful relationships. I love creating calm, consistent routines where children feel safe, confident and encouraged to explore, while building genuine, trusting relationships with both children and their families.

Hi! I’m Elle. I’m 33, originally from Sydney but have been living in Melbourne for around 9 years now. I hold a current First Aid Certificate, a Working With Children Check (WWCC), parent references, and I have my own car and driver’s licence. I’ve always loved children and have had plenty of babysitting and ongoing nannying experience, mainly for children aged between 1-10 years old. I've previously worked as an Educator for a First Aid Training company so I'm super mindful of potential dangers and confident in dealing with asthma, anaphylaxis, choking, burns, cuts, and other emergencies so your kids will always be in good hands. I'm looking for regular work throughout the week and am happy to do additional babysitting if/when required. Please feel free to reach out - I’d love to chat more and see if I’m the right fit for your family :)

Hi. I am an experienced babysitter with 30+ years experience with children of all ages. I am comfortable caring for small babies too. Children warm to me easily. I can also offer additional options of cooking, laundry and ironing or help with children's homework, while I am babysitting, rates negotiable. I am available for last minute work. I have experience caring for neurodiverse children and children and young people in out of home care.

Hi I’m April, I’ve been a nanny on and off for a long time. After graduating university in the US, I moved to Luxembourg to be an au pair for a French speaking family for one year and since January 2022 I’ve been living in Melbourne and working a corporate gig in the city. I am comfortable with children of all ages and have a long safe driving history, I’m looking to help out a family in my neighborhood while I apply for permanent residency! I live with my partner in Collingwood and I love dogs, let’s chat.

Hi! I'm Elysia, a 28-year-old originally from the UK and now living in Clifton Hill. I'm currently working as an au pair from Monday to Thursday, caring for two young children and supporting their daily routines, learning and development. I absolutely love working with my host family and am looking for casual babysitting opportunities on Fridays, evenings and occasional weekends. I have over seven years' professional experience working with children and young people across education, theatre and community settings. Alongside my au pair role, I currently work as a drama teacher with Kids Up Front, delivering engaging drama sessions and holiday programmes that use imaginative play, storytelling and games to help children build confidence, creativity, communication skills and self-expression. My experience spans children of different ages and abilities, including supporting neurodiverse and disabled children. I believe every child deserves to feel safe, valued and celebrated for who they are, and I strive to create a calm, nurturing and playful environment where they can learn, explore and have fun. Families describe me as warm, reliable, organised and creative. I genuinely enjoy building trusting relationships with children and parents alike, and I understand how important it is to have someone you feel completely comfortable leaving your children with. If you're looking for a caring, experienced babysitter for regular Friday care, date nights or occasional weekend support, I'd love to hear from you. I'd be delighted to meet your family, answer any questions you may have and see if we're the right fit for one another.

Hello! My name is Gabbie, I'm from New Zealand, currently working at Victoria University and studying at the University of Melbourne. I pent two years as an au pair overseas in Italy, France and Sudan, and have 10+ years babysitting/nannying experience. I love being outdoors, running, animals, cooking and music!

Hi there, I am a 32 y/o speech pathologist by day, working in a school with children with disabilities and am wanting to get back into the babysitting world that I've had over 15 years of experience in. I started babysitting in high school and began nannying part time by my last year. I have done long term nannying, doing 12 hour days for 2 kids from the ages of 1.5 and 4, for 5 years. I'd be available from 5:30pm most weeknights (from 4:30pm fridays) and weekend days

I'm a health professional in a non-clinical setting, I have previous 3 years of experience in working with children and I absolutely enjoy being around them! I'm responsible and caring and keen to keep kids engaged as needed!

Hi families ! I am a reliable and caring nanny with over 8 years of experience, including caring for children with disabilities. I’ve looked after kids from 7 months to 14 years old, creating a safe, loving, and joyful environment. I’m patient, easy going, and genuinely enjoy spending time with children: playing, exploring, and helping them feel confident and happy through age appropriate activities.

I bring over two years of hands-on childcare experience across New Zealand, France and the UK, including two live-in au pair roles and a family babysitting placement for six months. I'm calm, reliable, and genuinely enjoy building routine and trust with kids, whether that's through active play, mealtimes, or homework help. My professional background in project coordination means I'm naturally organised and communicate clearly with parents, you'll always know what happened during a booking. I take a warm but structured approach, kids know where they stand with me, and parents know I'll follow their routines closely.

Hi! My name is Freya and I am a 19 year old Uni student, studying Fashion at RMIT! I have been babysitting for over 4 years, and I am comfortable looking after children of all ages! I am creative, responsible and caring, and I enjoy fun activities with kids such as arts and crafts, cooking, playing sports, reading and dancing! I have a drivers license and my own car, and I am highly available throughout the week! Look forward to hearing from you!

Hello families! My name is Elise, and I currently work at a high school supporting young people who have disengaged from education. I have 13 years of babysitting experience, along with a wide range of experience working and volunteering with children and young people. I’ve previously worked with Team Kids, as classroom education support, and at international kids’ camps in Italy and Australia. I’m looking to take on casual babysitting alongside my regular job. I’m passionate about creating a safe, fun and supportive environment for children and believe we can learn so much from them. I’d love to connect with families looking for a reliable and experienced babysitter! 😊

My name is Fiona, I am 21 years old and live in Melbourne, Victoria. I am currently completing a Bachelor of Radiography at RMIT and with some extra free time, I am eager to use it by becoming a nanny for young children. As I pursue a medical degree, I value the opportunity to balance my studies with something I am equally passionate about which is caring for and supporting children. I feel confident caring for both boys and girls and i love engaging children in creative and educational activities, encouraging their curiosity and confidence as they learn and grow. My genuine admiration for children and compassionate nature, makes me excited about the chance to contribute to their growth and wellbeing as a part-time or casual nanny. I am more than happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have. Kind Regards, Fiona

I’m a caring and responsible babysitter currently studying nursing, which has given me a strong understanding of child safety, health, and communication. I genuinely love spending time with kids and creating a warm, fun, and supportive environment where they feel comfortable and happy. I have a Working With Children Check, as well as First Aid and CPR certification, so you can feel confident your child is in safe hands. Whether it’s helping with homework, playing games, or sticking to routines, I’m patient, reliable, and always bring a calm, positive energy.

Hi! I’m Sophie, a 28-year-old from the UK who has been living in Melbourne for the past 2.5 years. I’m based in Fitzroy and currently self-employed, running my own vintage clothing business. I’m looking for some extra work during the week and would love the opportunity to help out with a family on a regular basis. I have plenty of babysitting experience, having looked after younger cousins and family friends’ children in the UK, including casually babysitting for a neighbour’s 5-year-old for around two years. Since moving to Melbourne, I’ve also regularly looked after a 1-year-old for just under a year for a previous boss. I absolutely love spending time with children and enjoy getting involved in their interests, whether that’s reading, drawing, playing games, listening to music, getting outdoors or coming up with fun creative activities. I’m also very happy to help with homework and schoolwork and understand the importance of being both responsible and fun! I have my own car and a full Australian driver’s licence, so I’m happy to help with school pickups, activities and getting children where they need to be. I’m reliable, patient and flexible, and would be very happy to help a family in whatever way I can. If a Working With Children Check (WWCC) is required, I’m more than happy to obtain one. I look forward to meeting you and your family! 😊 Best, Sophie

My name is Evie and recently I’ve been looking for babysitting opportunities. I am 17 and free on weekends and weekdays after school. I can pick up your children from school, bring them home, cook a meal, help with homework, supervise play, etc. I have experience with babysitting school-aged children, and I have worked for two years as a coach for Richmond Rookie Riots – a small basketball group that teaches young children (around prep to year 2) how to play basketball. Parents have commented on my patient and attentive manner with their children. As well as this, I genuinely enjoy spending time with kids and helping them flourish 💕💕 I live and go to school in Richmond, near lots of public transport options. Please get in touch with any questions. I look forward to hearing from you! 😊

Hey I'm Ebony, I am 22 years old and I’m a registered neonatal nurse. I am currently working in the neonatal special care unit looking after sick and vulnerable preterm and term babies. I have also previously worked in peadiatric wards involving children from 16 years and under. I am qualified in basic life support. In my spare time I enjoy reading, being in nature, baking and cooking. I love anything about kids which is why I am a paediatric nurse! I have a calm and caring personality and I'm a big family person. I'm very organised and friendly. Due to my rotating shifts I am looking for families who might need last minute babysitting :)

Hi! My name is Jacqueline. I’m a 30-year-old qualified early childhood educator from Germany, now living in Fairfield, Melbourne. As a mother of a four-year-old son, I bring both professional knowledge and personal experience to childcare. My approach is inspired by Steiner education and Emmi Pikler’s, focusing on relationships, free play, creativity, and natural development. I believe every child deserves to be seen, heard, and supported at their own pace. I’m a calm, patient, and caring person who creates a safe, nurturing environment where children can feel secure, confident, and free to explore the world around them.