Emergency Babysitters

Our emergency babysitters are the ideal solution for immediate childcare needs. Whether you require short-term support to tackle a busy day or dedicated care during school holidays, our emergency temporary nannies are here to help. We understand that life can get hectic, and that’s why our reliable and professional babysitters are available at a moment’s notice.In addition to assisting local families, we also cater to visitors from overseas or out of town who want to make their holidays seamless and enjoyable. By engaging in our services, parents can explore their destination without the hassle of taking care of little ones. We ensure your children are in capable hands, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the experience.

Furthermore, our temporary nannies are well-suited for special events such as weddings and corporate functions. With their expertise and dependable care, you can focus on the occasion knowing that your children are in safe hands.

Unlike our overnight babysitters who primarily work during the evenings, our emergency babysitters come from diverse backgrounds such as temporary or permanent nannies, teachers, and daycare workers. By day, they fulfil their professional roles, and in their spare time, they provide exceptional emergency childcare services.

For your convenience, our babysitters are available for bookings of a minimum of 3 hours a day. Whether you need a one-off arrangement or require their services for a fixed-term period of up to three months, our flexible options ensure you can find the support you need.

Unlike many other nanny & babysitting services, we do the hard work for you and ALL of our nannies are interviewed and thoroughly vetted through an extensive process of qualification, background and reference checks before being considered for a position with our agency. Our Lovely Nannies have a formal childcare qualification and experience or at least two years of paid experience working with children, as well as meeting these additional Australian Nanny Association requirements:
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Working with Children Check (WWCC) or QLD Blue Card
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Current First Aid certification
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Excellent English
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Impeccable references
And importantly, our nannies LOVE working with little people. We hear time and time again from our clients that our nannies are absolutely adored by their children. This is what we’re all about!

Emergency Babysitter Booking Process

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Download our App or use the Book Online Button
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Complete the form ensuring to include as much detail as possible
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Submit the form & Pay the booking fee
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Once we have checked to see who is available on the date/s you have booked, you will be assigned one of our fully vetted carers who has age appropriate experience
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Your carers profile will be emailed to you and the carer will contact you to introduce herself
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For multiple day bookings we will always try and send you the same carer where possible
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On the rare occasion, we are unable to source you an available carer, we will refund your booking fee
Our thoroughly vetted temporary nannies and evening babysitters are available across Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Northern NSW, Hobart and Sunshine Coast. They can come to your home, event venue, Airbnb, holiday house or hotel. We’re a preferred partner for hotel babysitting services with many of the leading hotels.

Our childcare support can help from early morning to late into the night. We can also help with overnight nanny requests.

Now there are absolutely no excuses – lock in that date night, RSVP to that wedding invitation or give yourself a night off. Your little lovelies will be well looked after.

Typical Emergency Nanny Duties

Our emergency nannies are focused on caring for your children in a safe and happy environment, first and foremost. Depending on the length of care required and the age of the children, your babysitters’ duties may include, but are not limited to:
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Learning & Activities

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Planning fun and creative learning activities such as arts and crafts
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Park, playgroup or educational excursions
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Engaging in quality play time
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Ensuring the children’s play areas are safe and secure
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Daily Care & routine

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Following your child/children’s daily routine
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Preparing nutritious meals and healthy snacks for children
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Bathing, showering and feeding your children
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Bottle feeding and nappy changes
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Home & School Support

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Tidying and keeping clean any child-related areas in the house
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Making and changing childrens beds
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Getting ready for school and pick up and drop offs
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Taking children to after-school activities and helping with homework
Now let’s get you that extra urgent support you need and bring a tonne of fun into your home at the same time!

Finding an Emergency Babysitter Doesn’t Need to be Stressful with Little Lovelies

Life is unpredictable, and as parents, it is crucial to be prepared for any unexpected situation that may arise. Whether you face a sudden work commitment, a family emergency, or an unforeseen illness, having access to a dependable and trusted emergency babysitter can ease your worries. At Little Lovelies, we understand the importance of ensuring your child is well cared for, even during challenging times. Our dedicated emergency babysitting service offers a comforting and secure solution, providing you with peace of mind when you need it most.

Be Prepared for Any Situation with Our Last-Minute Nanny Services

Our emergency babysitting services offer a network of experienced babysitters who can be deployed swiftly to your location and offer prompt assistance during critical times. With their support, you can address unexpected situations with confidence that your child will receive quality care without delay.

When emergencies strike, to find a babysitter now with the right expertise and capability is paramount. All our babysitters in Melbourne, Sydney, Gold Coast, Brisbane nannies and all across Australia hold up-to-date first aid certifications and possess a wealth of experience in handling a wide range of situations with compassion and composure. You can trust that they will provide the highest level of care and ensure your child’s well-being, even in challenging circumstances.

Simplify the Process with our Online Booking for Emergency Childcare

When you book our last-minute babysitting services, filling out our online form allows us to assign the best-fit babysitter for your family. This information helps our babysitters familiarize themselves with your needs, ensuring a seamless and effortless process during challenging times. Rates can be found on our website, and if you have any questions or would like to speak to a member of our team about hiring an emergency nanny in Sydney, please do not hesitate to call us at 1800 665 215.

At Little Lovelies Nanny & Babysitting Agency, we are dedicated to providing reliable and compassionate emergency nanny services that prioritize the well-being of your child. Allow us to support you during times of urgency, knowing that your little one is in safe hands..

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Emergency Nanny Booking Fees & Rates

Booking Fees

Our booking fees are charged per day, and are paid prior to searching for a carer.

On the rare occasion we are unable to source an experienced carer for you, we will refund your daily booking fee.

Booking fees exclude the babysitter or temporary nanny’s hourly rate.
Booking fee
Daily booking fee (1 – 10 shifts)
$35.00
Block booking fee per day (11+ shifts)
$28.00
Short Notice booking fee (less than 48 hours notice)
$50.00
* Prices listed are including GST.
We do require at least 4 hours notice to organise a carer for you.

All the carers we arrange for you are experienced with caring for children and are fully vetted by our team. We interview them and speak to their previous childcare related employers.

All carers have a valid Working With children Check and First Aid Certificate.
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Babysitter and Temporary Nanny hourly rates

Our Little Lovelies Babysitter and Temporary Nanny hourly rates are charged in addition to the booking fee.

You pay the hourly rate / wages directly to your babysitter or nanny by bank transfer or cash at the end of the day / week.

As independent contractors, our Carers are responsible for their own financial affairs and regulatory obligations.

We require for each shift to be for a minimum of 3 hours.
Hourly Rates
Over 4 hours (1-2 children)
35.00
3-4hrs or short notice (within 48hrs)
40.00
3 children
40.00
4-5 children
45.00
National Public Holidays & NYE
45.00
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Specialist Carers

$45.00 per hour – Baby Night Nanny – A bed with clean sheets will need to be provided for the nanny to rest in whilst your baby sleeps. If the bed is not located in the babies room then a monitor will need to be provided for the nanny.

Overnight Nanny –  (when not caring for a baby) will be charged at our standard hourly rates. If your child wakes during the overnight booking then the night nanny rate of $45.00 per hour will be applicable. A bed with clean sheets will need to be provided for the nanny to sleep in.

Unfortuntaley we are unable to assist with overnight requirements if the parents / caregivers will be travelling interstate or overseas.
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Cancellation Charges

Once your booking has been confirmed via a confirmation email from the Agency, our booking fee is non-refundable.

Confirmed booking cancellations shall incur a cancellation fee charged as follows:

  • $75.00 for each day booked, when cancelled with less than 12 hour’s notice prior to commencement;
  • $100.00 for each day booked, when cancelled with less than 4 hours prior to commencement
  • If cancelled with less than 1 hours notice then the nannies full wages will be changed

Cancellation fees will automatically be deducted from your credit card and forwarded onto the nanny to help cover their loss of earnings.

Our cancellation policy is in place to protect nannies, their time and their ability to earn an income.
Our cancellation policy helps us have a pool of nannies that is willing and able to work with families, and even commit to last-minute babysitting appointments because they know that their time is respected and protected.

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Emergency Babysitter Enquiry Form

Please complete our brief enquiry form below and one of our staff will get in contact with you. If you’d rather speak to someone directly you can call us on 1800 665 215.
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Testimonals

Little Lovelies was absolutely wonderful in helping us find a nanny for our 6 month old twin girls to work with us on a permanent basis. Louise at the agency was a pleasure to work with and was so accommodating of us when our needs changed in the middle of our search. All the candidates were thoughtfully chosen, and we appreciated that the agency was so professional and proactive; from the initial vetting and providing a helpful summary of each candidate with their CV to managing communication and providing helpful resources for our family and nanny. We have had such a positive experience and have no hesitation in recommending Little Lovelies to families and nannies alike.
Alexandra, Sydney
Easy online booking system and efficient in communication with nanny/babysitter booking. Very happy experience of booking a casual nanny online.
Huai, Melbourne
Very good service, easy to book through their app. They send you a detailed profile of a nanny, you can choose the nanny again for the next booking. We were very satisfied.
Tereza, Melbourne
Jacqui and her team always go above and beyond in their service and professionalism. We could not recommend Little Lovelies high enough, every sitter we have had our 2 boys have loved!
Tain, Brisbane
Very smooth booking experience from start to finish. Prompt communication from the agency and nanny. Tess was lovely – the kids warmed to her instantly and when we got home the toys and kitchen were cleaned, which was a lovely surprise. Will definitely be booking through Little Lovelies if we need a nanny again!
Emily, Brisbane
Little Lovelies was fantastic to work with. We needed a nanny to join our family on a permanent basis. Jodie quickly found a fantastic nanny Daisy to look after our little one. The care taken with vetting the babysitters was really great, and the whole process was seamless. I'd definitely suggest using their services if you are looking for quality care. Neel and Pat.
Neel, Sydney
After our permanent nanny unexpectedly didn't return from her overseas holiday, we were scrambling for a casual nanny to fill in our fluctuating work schedule. Jacqui was accommodating and came back to us with some good options. Sashi was a very experienced and flexible nanny, and the kids (2yo and 3.5yo) were immediately comfortable around her. We're happy customers – will return.
Behny, Sydney
Little Lovelies is fantastic! I have used the service many times and every babysitter and nanny have been excellent. I am always very comfortable leaving my daughter and always impressed at how quickly Jacqui can find someone even with very little notice. A very happy customer.
Cate, Melbourne
We used Little Lovelies while on holiday in Sydney. Our sitter was on time, professional and very caring with our 5 year old. She even cleaned the kitchen, a nice surprise to return home to!
Sara, Melbourne
Little lovelies were brilliant. We had Jana look after our 6 week old and managed to go on a much needed date night as a result. I was petrified to leave our little one for the first time, but having a semi CV in my inbox and having Jana reach out beforehand really helped.
Natalie, Sydney
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