10 Best Nanny / Babysitter in Singapore (2026)

"My husband and I attended the ' Caring for your newborn' class today. The class was led by Abie who was very engaging and knowledgeable. We learnt a lot from her, especially my husband who has never h..."

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"My wife and I had intention to find our more about sleep training when our son was 3 months old, and we engaged Sleep Trainer Estee to help us with it. Estee was extremely clear in her sharing and sh..."

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"My husband and I attended the antenatal class. Chantel was engaging, knowledgeable, and reassuring throughout. We really enjoyed the two days of learning from her, and from the other couples! While we..."

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"Dhanabal came on time to service 4 units Aircon. Very professional service took out all dirty blower to wash. Best job fast job done.. highly recommended"

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"I rarely ever post reviews, but this one comes from the heart: I highly recommend Tania as birth doula. Even my husband, who didn’t see the value of engaging a doula at all, was very happy with her ..."

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"Highly recommend Eliza’s pumping workshop for new mums- being educated early could only benefit you! Even though I’m 6m pp and have been pumping for a while now, after Eliza’s assessment and ref..."

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"I decided to give a 5 star review because this clinic truly deserves it. The moment we stepped into the clinic, we were greeted and assisted. The nurses were very kind and patient, explained the medic..."

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"We engaged Yi Ling / Baby Planner SG for a private prenatal class and stay-out confinement support. Her expertise and experience were invaluable in helping us navigate postpartum and baby care as firs..."

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"Kathy is the ultimate legend for all new mums as she comes waving her magic wand of relevant information and resources to support your journey into motherhood. I first met Kathy through her amazing P..."

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"This was our first time engaging confinement services, and it exceeded our expectations. Miss Hoi, the nanny assigned to our baby, did an excellent job and quickly earned our full trust. We were able ..."

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What qualifications should a nanny have in Singapore?

Look for ECDA-recognised training (Fundamentals in Early Childhood Education or equivalent), plus current CPR and paediatric first-aid certification. For infants specifically, prior hospital or childcare-centre experience matters — a nanny who's cared for 20+ infants reads cues faster. Ask for certificates and reference contacts from 2-3 recent families.

How much should I pay for a nanny in Singapore?

Part-time babysitter hourly: S\$15-28/hour (3-hour minimum). Day-only nanny (10-12 hours, 5 days/week): S\$1,800-3,200/month. Stay-in nanny: S\$2,500-4,500/month. Specialised (twins, high-need): S\$4,000-6,000/month. Add agency fees (S\$1,500-3,500) and MOM levy (S\$60-300/month) for foreign hires.

Can I hire a foreign nanny directly without an agency?

No — foreign nannies must go through a MOM-licensed Employment Agency. Direct hire is illegal and triggers the same S\$5,000+ fine and 2-year hiring ban as illegal maid arrangements. Singaporean or PR nannies can be hired directly but are much rarer in the market.

Should I ask for a trial period?

Yes — 1-2 week trial periods are standard before committing to longer arrangements. Everyone's different, and a nanny who won't accept trial is either over-committed or suspects the match won't work. Reputable agencies and nannies welcome trials. For stay-in arrangements, even a 3-4 day trial reveals compatibility.

What's a reasonable daily routine for a nanny?

A good nanny walks you through proposed daily routine from first interview — age-appropriate sleep times, feeding schedules, outdoor time, learning activities, screen-time rules. Vague answers ("we'll figure it out") mean the nanny is winging it. Good caregivers have structured routines that adapt to individual children.