Client Terms & Conditions

Conditions of Placement - Casual Babysitting Services

This letter is to confirm that upon payment by you of the booking fee of 

  • $30/day for bookings of 10 days or less

  • $25/day for bookings of 11 or more days

  • $45/day for Last Minute Booking Fee (under 24 hours notice);

Rural Nannies will introduce to you for consideration by you of engaging as a casual child carer a person from the Rural Nannies pool for child care at your home on such occasions or for such period and at such times as have been agreed.

The carer will be over the age of 18 years of age, have a NSW Driver’s Licence and a clear Working with Children Check certificate.

By signing and returning this letter you agree and confirm that:

  1. Rural Nannies does not employ or engage the carer.  The engagement relationship is between you and the carer to whom you are introduced by Rural Nannies.

  2. Rural Nannies is not liable for any acts or any amounts arising from the conduct of the Carer, who is engaged in the capacity as an independent contractor.

  3. Rural Nannies will charge your nominated credit card the booking fee as outlined when booking the appointment and upon confirmation of a babysitter. If we fail to provide you with or confirm a babysitter for the booking your credit card will not be charged. 

  4. Your booking fee is non-refundable upon you receiving notice that a babysitter has been confirmed & upon your nominated credit card being charged.

  5. Rural Nannies will negotiate the payment that is due to the carer but you make the payment to the carer either in cash or by electronic funds transfer.

  6. If failure to pay the carer their due fees, Rural Nannies reserves the right to charge your nominated credit card upon booking the due funds, with an additional 25% administration fee.

  7. If cancellation on your behalf occurs within 24 hours of the booking start time, Rural Nannies reserves the right to charge your nominated credit card 3 hours of the minimum hourly rate ($25.00/hour), with the amount totalling $75.00.

  8. Rural Nannies will do its best endeavours to place a suitable carer with you for your children but Rural Nannies has no legal liability to you or your children if the placement is unsatisfactory.

  9. You are not to re-engage with the carer unless done directly through Rural Nannies booking platform.  Failure to do so will result in an amount payable to Rural Nannies for the booking fee owed ($30/day) plus an additional 25% administration fee.

  10. You (the family) are responsible for obtaining your own public liability insurance.