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Babysitters in Merricks

6 babysitters within 30 km, closest first

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6 babysitters near Merricks, closest first

  • Bella G.

    Bella G.

    Mccrae · 14 km away

    $35/hr

    Early Childhood Educator, Nursing student

    Hi, I’m Bella! 💗 I’m a qualified childcare educator with 5 years of experience in childcare and 6+ years of nannying experience. I’m also currently studying Nursing, and I absolutely love working with children and creating a fun, safe and caring environment for them to grow and thrive. I’m reliable, nurturing and always happy to get stuck into whatever the day brings! ✨

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    • Babies (under 1)— yes
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    • Preschoolers (3–5)— yes
    • School age (5–12)— yes
    • Teens— yes
    • Twins / multiples— yes
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  • Leah H.New

    Leah H.

    Rosebud · 15 km away

    $35/hr

    Qualified childcare professional | 6 years’ experience | Reliable & caring

    Hi families! ❤️ I’m a 23-year-old girl living on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula, and I’m happy to travel for the right family. I’m passionate about working with children and love helping them learn, grow and feel safe, happy and supported. I have approximately six years of childcare experience, caring for children from as young as six weeks old through to 12 years. I hold a Certificate III in

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    • Licence— yes
    • Car— yes
    • Babies (under 1)— yes
    • Toddlers (1–3)— yes
    • Preschoolers (3–5)— yes
    • School age (5–12)— yes
    • Twins / multiples— yes
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  • Jade B.

    Jade B.

    Mornington · 18 km away

    $30–40/hr

    I’m a French Nanny and I really enjoy spending time with kids

    I have been babysitting since I was 16 years old. I was an au pair for two years in Australia and I’m now a full time nanny I have my working with children/ check first aid / CPR certificate my own car and car seat.

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    • Licence— yes
    • Car— yes
    • Babies (under 1)— yes
    • Toddlers (1–3)— yes
    • Preschoolers (3–5)— yes
    • School age (5–12)— yes
    • Teens— yes
    • Twins / multiples— yes
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    Speaks English and French.

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  • Cara D.

    Cara D.

    Mornington · 18 km away

    $40–55/hr

    Experienced childcare professional, available for weekend babysitting.

    I have 10+ years of experience working with children from babies through to school age, including nannying, early childhood education and supporting children with additional needs. I genuinely love working with all ages and enjoy getting to know each child’s personality and interests. I’m warm, reliable and easy-going, while still providing structure and boundaries. For an evening, I’m happy to ke

    • First aid— yes
    • Licence— yes
    • Car— yes
    • Babies (under 1)— yes
    • Toddlers (1–3)— yes
    • Preschoolers (3–5)— yes
    • School age (5–12)— yes
    • Teens— yes
    • Twins / multiples— yes
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  • Olive L.New

    Olive L.

    Rye · 22 km away

    $30–45/hr

    Fresh out of school and looking for work :)

    My name is Olive, I am 18 years old looking for extra work, I am the middle of 5 and have always looked after my 2 younger siblings, I am used to babysitting local family's occasionally but would like to make it more regular. I am more than happy to look after pets aswell, as I have 3 dogs at home. Contact me if you are interested.

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    • Homes with pets— yes
    • Cooking kids' meals— yes
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  • Hannah K.

    Hannah K.

    Cranbourne South · 30 km away

    $35/hr

    Education student at Monash, absolutely adore kids

    I’ve babysat family friends kids, neighbours kids etc. I’ve completed placements in prep and year 1 classrooms as well as coaching under 11s and under 13s netball teams for 3 years. I enjoy all ages of kids and have a passion for being apart of a child’s growing process and helping them achieve all their goals, hence my dream of wanting to by a teacher ! I have a car to drive kids around, take the

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    • Car— yes
    • Babies (under 1)— yes
    • Toddlers (1–3)— yes
    • Preschoolers (3–5)— yes
    • School age (5–12)— yes
    • Teens— yes
    • Twins / multiples— yes
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Babysitting in Merricks

How much do babysitters charge in Merricks?
Babysitters near Merricks are asking between $30 and $55 an hour, across 6 profiles that state a rate. What sits where in that range depends on how many children, their ages, and whether the job is supervision or a full bedtime routine. Agree the rate before the first booking. We never take a cut, so what you agree is what the babysitter is paid. What moves a babysitting rate.
Can I find a nanny in Merricks too?
6 of the 6 babysitters and nannies near Merricks say they want regular ongoing work. Most people use the two words for the same person, so the two lists overlap. The difference that matters is the shape of the arrangement, not the job title. A nanny needs a Working With Children Check and you are the one expected to verify it, which is not true of a casual babysitter. Nannies in Merricks lists the ones who said yes.
Is a nanny cheaper than childcare in Merricks?
For one child, almost never. Centre-based day care is charged per child and drops again with the Child Care Subsidy, while a nanny you hire privately is paid in full and charges for the household rather than per child. The picture changes with more children: at two or three children the nanny rate does not move, so it pulls level or ahead before the subsidy, and where it lands after depends on your own subsidy rate and on the hourly cap. How much a nanny costs, and what sits on top of the rate.
Do babysitters in Victoria need a Working With Children Check?
It depends on how the work is arranged. Victoria’s Act counts babysitting arranged by a commercial agency as child-related work, and a private arrangement a family makes directly with a sitter is not on that list. Nannies and in-home carers are on it. Where a Check is needed, the parent is the one expected to see it. You can ask any babysitter for their family name and card number and check it yourself for free with Service Victoria. It takes about two minutes.
What does the verified badge on a Merricks profile mean?
The badge means we checked their ID and their WWCC with Service Victoria ourselves, not that they ticked a box.We do not check references, first aid certificates, or years of experience. Those sit on a profile as the babysitter’s own claim, and are labelled that way. The full list of what we check. The questions to ask a babysitter cover the rest.
How do I contact a babysitter in Merricks?
Browsing is open to everyone: every profile, rate, and availability grid is public with no account. To send a message you sign in with your email address. You arrange the booking, the rate, and payment directly with the babysitter — we are an introduction service and we are not part of that arrangement. How to find a babysitter in Sydney is the longer version.
Is it free?
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