By KakiList Editorial Team·Updated April 2026·Editorial standards
Nanny and babysitter arrangements in Singapore have the same MOM regulatory framework as maids — foreign nannies must go through licensed EAs. Quality signals: ECDA-recognised childcare training, current CPR and paediatric first-aid certification, and referenceability from recent families. A bad hire at this age (0-6 years) affects attachment and development, so vetting quality matters as much as cost. KakiList connects you with 90 verified Nanny / Babysitter providers serving the Sembawang area. Our listed providers maintain an average rating of 4.7★ based on Google reviews. Sembawang has a mix of HDB flats and landed properties, with some older colonial-era homes that may require specialized maintenance. Whether you live near Sembawang MRT or around Sun Plaza, Sembawang Hot Spring Park, our providers serve all parts of Sembawang. Compare providers, read verified Google reviews, and contact them directly via WhatsApp — no middleman fees or hidden charges.
In Sembawang, nanny / babysitter work typically involves part-time babysitting slots, day-only nannies, overnight care, and emergency backup sitting. With Sun Plaza and Sembawang MRT shaping how traffic flows through Sembawang, locally-active providers save time on travel and typically offer faster response than North-wide teams.
Average rating: ★★★★½ 4.7 across 43225 reviews
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For HDB/Landed properties in Sembawang, rates track the islandwide average for nanny / babysitter. The main cost variables are job complexity and urgency, not location — though providers based outside the North zone may add a small transport fee.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.