• "Rural nannies responded quickly to my request and booked us a reliable baby sitter who had experience. The website was easy to use and rural nannies sent reminders and updates prior to the baby sitting date."

    Millie - 2340

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  • "Tahlia was absolutely exceptional. She went above and beyond to provide professional care to our two boys. Her communication was excellent, she was on time, and a lovely person too! Our boys had such a wonderful time adventuring with Tahlia, and she took great care of them. Sarah was so lovely to deal with too. Could not fault the Rural Nannies service - highly recommend!"

    Elisabeth - 2106

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  • "Great service, communication was outstanding and our babysitter was amazing! Highly recommend!"

    Penny - 2824

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  • "We LOVED her. She was an absolute delight. The kids were happy, parents happy - there is not a single thing we could fault. We will absolutely be using this service again - and wish we could take Sharon with us everywhere!!! Highly recommend this service - from booking to the nannying service, it has been incredible! 10/10"

    Kellie - 2603

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  • "I highly recommend this service, and have been doing so to many of my friends living in regional NSW. A babysitter was confirmed within hours of my booking enquiry; our babysitter was friendly and competent; communication was easy and my kids had a great time with her. 5 stars to this amazing service that's making childcare so accessible for people in areas where that's not normally the case! "

    Elle - 2343

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Casual babysitter booking process

  • Choose your preferred dates. If you're making a bulk booking, you can add multiple dates.

  • Booking through our website ensures we have all the necessary information to match your family with the perfect caregiver.

  • You will need to enter your credit card details in order to secure your booking. This won’t be charged until we confirm a babysitter. If in the unfortunate instance we can’t source you a carer, your card won’t be charged.

  • Sit back and let us find a trustworthy sitter tailored to your family's needs.

  • Once we've secured a caregiver, you'll receive an email with all the booking details, including your caregiver's information. At this point, your card will be charged the non-refundable booking fee.

Casual booking Fees & Rates

Booking Fees

Rural Nannies charges a daily booking fee. You are required to enter your credit card details to complete a booking form online. However, your credit card will not be charged until you receive confirmation of a babysitter. Once you receive an email confirming your booking & babysitter, your card will be charged and the booking fee no longer refundable. Please see our booking fees below:

  • Daily Booking Fee (10 days or less) $30

  • Daily Booking Fee (11+ days) $25

  • Last Minute Booking Fee (under 24 hours notice) $45

If we are unable to find you a babysitter, you will not be charged.

Hourly Rates

Your babysitters hourly rate is charged in addition to the booking fee and is payable directly to your babysitter by cash or bank transfer. Our babysitters are responsible for their own superannuation, tax and insurance obligations. A minimum booking of 3 hours is required.

  • Standard Hourly Rate $25-$35/hour (dependant on skills and experience)

  • +$5/hour for Public Holidays & New Years Eve