What is a babysitter and what does it cost?
A babysitter supervises children for set daytime hours, for example after school or while parents work, keeping them safe, fed as instructed and engaged. Maidvy arranges babysitters on 6, 8, 9 or 10-hour daytime shifts under the Daytime Plan (₹15,000 + 18% GST = ₹17,700). Salary is separate. For a child's full daily routine, a nanny is usually better.
| Working hours | Daytime shifts of 6 or 8 hours (daytime only). |
|---|---|
| Agency service charge | Daytime Plan: ₹15,000 + 18% GST = ₹17,700 |
| Worker salary | Separate, agreed between you and the worker based on duties, hours, location and experience |
| Replacements | Up to 2 during the active Daytime Plan |
| Interviews | Audio or video call with shortlisted candidates |
| Best suited to | Parents with fixed part-day work schedules; After-school supervision; Families with one or two children |
What a babysitter does for your home.
Babysitting suits families who need regular help for part of the day rather than a full-time nanny, for example during afternoon office hours or after school.
Maidvy arranges babysitters for regular 6 or 8-hour daytime schedules. One-off hourly bookings are not offered.
Hiring a babysitter: what to know.
What a babysitter does
A babysitter supervises children for a set period, such as after school or while parents are at work, keeping them safe, fed as instructed and engaged in play or homework.
How it differs from a nanny
A babysitter's role is lighter in scope than a nanny's. If you need someone managing your child's full daily routine, a nanny or baby caretaker is a better fit.
Fees and salary
Babysitters follow Maidvy's Daytime Plan (₹15,000 + 18% GST = ₹17,700). The worker's monthly salary is separate from the agency fee. It is agreed directly between your family and the worker based on experience, duties, hours, city and mutual agreement, and is paid directly to the worker.
What to agree
Set timings, the children's routine, food and screen rules, who may collect children, and emergency contacts. Medicines only as parents instruct.
How hiring works
Share your requirement through Book Now, a callback or WhatsApp; confirm with the ₹5,900 booking advance (₹5,000 + GST), which is adjusted against your plan fee; review matched profiles verified as applicable; interview shortlisted candidates by audio or video; finalise and pay the balance as per the booking terms; then Maidvy coordinates joining, and a Relationship Manager supports you during the active plan. Deployment generally takes 2 to 15 working days and is not guaranteed.
After-school cover, as an example
A babysitter on a 6-hour shift might receive the child from school transport, serve lunch prepared earlier, supervise homework, allow agreed play time and keep the child safe until a parent returns. Write down the routine you want.
Safety rules to agree
Doors locked, no visitors unless approved, balcony and kitchen rules, allowed snacks, screen-time limits and what to do in an emergency. Keep emergency numbers on the fridge.
Questions to ask a babysitter
Ask about the ages of children she has supervised, how she keeps children busy without screens, how she handles disagreements between siblings and what she would do in an emergency. Introduce your children and observe how they respond.
Total cost of a babysitter
Plan for the Daytime Plan fee of ₹17,700 incl. GST and the babysitter's salary agreed with you based on hours and the number of children.
Babysitter vs nanny
| Aspect | Babysitter | Nanny |
|---|---|---|
| Scope | Supervision for set hours | Child's full daily routine |
| Typical hours | 6, 8, 9 or 10-hour daytime shift | 8, 9 or 10 hours, or live-in |
| Agency plan | Daytime Plan, ₹17,700 incl. GST | Daytime or 24×7 Live-In Plan |
| Best for | After-school or working-hours cover | Ongoing childcare and routine |
More answers: Maidvy FAQs · Pricing · Replacement Policy · How it works
Typical duties and what is not included.
Final duties are agreed with you before shortlisting and confirmed with the selected candidate.
Typical duties
- Supervised childcare
- Warming and serving meals
- Play and reading activities
- Nap or bedtime routines
- Tidying children's play area
Not included
- One-off hourly or single-day bookings
- Overnight stays
- Medical care
- Household cleaning
Is this the right service for you?
- Parents with fixed part-day work schedules
- After-school supervision
- Families with one or two children
- Homes where a full-time nanny is not needed
Choose the arrangement that fits.
Daytime shifts of 6 or 8 hours (daytime only).
- 6 Hours
- 8 Hours
Maidvy's agency service charge.
- 6, 8, 9 or 10 hours a day
- Up to 2 replacements
- 11-month plan
- ₹5,900 advance (incl. GST) confirms booking
Worker salary is separate. The domestic worker's monthly salary is separate from Maidvy's agency service charge. It is finalised based on the candidate's experience, duties, working hours, location and mutual agreement. View full pricing
How hiring a babysitter works.
- 1
Requirement Submission
Share your city, service, working hours, duties and joining date through a callback request or the booking form.
- 2
Booking Confirmation
Confirm your booking with the ₹5,900 advance (including GST) so sourcing can begin.
- 3
Shortlisting
Our allocation team shortlists available candidates who match your stated requirements.
- 4
Google Meet Interview
Speak with shortlisted candidates online before you decide.
- 5
Candidate Selection
You choose the candidate who best suits your household.
- 6
Payment Completion
Pay the remaining agency service charge for your selected plan.
- 7
Deployment
Joining is coordinated with you and the selected candidate.
- 8
Post-Deployment Support
Ongoing customer assistance and replacement support under your plan.
Babysitter: common questions.
No. Maidvy arranges babysitters for regular 6 or 8-hour daytime schedules, not one-off hourly bookings.
Choose a babysitter for a shorter regular window. Choose a nanny for full-day childcare with wider responsibilities.
Maidvy's agency service charge for the Daytime Plan is ₹15,000 + 18% GST = ₹17,700. The worker's monthly salary is separate and agreed based on experience, duties, working hours, location and mutual agreement.
Yes. Shortlisted candidates are interviewed on Google Meet, and you make the final selection.
No. A babysitter supervises children for set hours; a nanny manages a child's wider daily routine on a regular schedule.
Yes, light homework supervision can be agreed.
Maidvy arranges structured daytime shifts rather than one-off evening visits.
Simple snacks or reheating prepared meals can be agreed. Full family cooking is a separate role.
It depends on the children's ages. Mention the number and ages at booking so the role is realistic.
Find the right babysitter for your home
Share your requirement and our team will call you back to confirm availability, plan and next steps.