Nanny Contract Singapore: 12 Clauses to Check First

Engaging a nanny or babysitter in Singapore is usually done the heartland way — through a WhatsApp referral from your neighbour at the void deck, or an agency that sends over three CVs and calls it a day. Nine times out of ten, nobody draws up a proper contract. Big mistake. A nanny contract Singapore families actually bother to read properly can save you thousands of dollars and a lot of heartache when things go sideways — and things do go sideways, usually around money or notice periods.

Whether you're hiring a confinement nanny for 28 days or a part-time babysitter for after-school pickup near your child's primary school in Bishan, here's what to scrutinise before you sign on the dotted line.

Why Bother With a Written Contract at All?

Because verbal agreements fall apart the moment there's a dispute, and in Singapore, nannies and babysitters (unlike Migrant Domestic Workers) aren't covered under the standard MOM work permit framework. That means there's no default government template protecting either party — the contract is the protection. If you're sourcing through an agency, check Find Nanny/Babysitter providers that provide a standard written agreement as part of their service, not just a verbal handshake.

The 12 Clauses Most People Skim Past

1. Monthly Salary and Payment Schedule

What it says: The agreed pay, usually S$2,000–S$3,500/month for a full-time live-out nanny, or S$12–S$25/hour for part-time babysitting. Confinement nannies command S$3,000–S$4,200 for a 28-day package.

What it means for you: Vague wording like