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Commercial Drive babysitting services.

Sunhouse helps families book screened Babysitters in Commercial Drive for date nights, work calls, school closures, visiting family plans, hotel stays, and recurring support. Booking is online, and families can request favourite sitters again when schedules line up. It is the same screened roster behind our Vancouver babysitter service.

Rates from $22/hrPaid directly to the Babysitter.

Online booking 24/7Submit a request whenever plans change.

Screened caregiversInterviews, references, criminal record screening, and CPR or First Aid verification.

Same-sitter requestsUseful for children who do best with a familiar caregiver.

Childcare support in Commercial Drive

Families in Commercial Drive often need care that can flex around commutes, school pickups, evening plans, errands, and rainy-day backup plans. Sunhouse matches each booking with the age of your children, the timing, the neighbourhood, and the type of support you need that day.

If your booking is recurring, you can request the same sitter again. If you need longer-term support, Sunhouse also helps families hire Nannies, household support, and mother's helpers through our Nanny Placement service.

Local spots and routines in Commercial Drive

Sunhouse sitters know Commercial Drive. These are the kinds of local places and plans a sitter can build a calm, age-appropriate day around.

Rainy day

Britannia Pool, Britannia Community Centre gym programs, Britannia Public Library storytime.

Britannia Pool · Britannia Community Centre · Britannia Public Library

Free or low-cost outing

Grandview Park, McSpadden Park, Britannia Public Library drop-ins, Trout Lake splash pad.

Grandview Park · McSpadden Park · Britannia Public Library · Trout Lake splash pad

Best for toddlers

Britannia Pool heated tot pool, Grandview Park playground, McSpadden Park wading pool.

Britannia Pool · Grandview Park playground · McSpadden Park wading pool

Best for school-age children

Trout Lake open spaces, Britannia Ice Rink, Salsbury Park.

Trout Lake · Britannia Ice Rink · Salsbury Park

Parent & Caregiver Communities

The Britannia complex on Napier Street has parking, transit access on Commercial Drive, and a range of programs under one roof.

Britannia complex · Commercial Drive

Date night

Bar Corso, Pax Romana, Havana, The Flamingo Room, or Sing Sing when parents book a sitter near Commercial Drive.

Bar Corso · Pax Romana · Havana · The Flamingo Room · Sing Sing Commercial

For the full Commercial Drive family guide, see the Commercial Drive community guide.

Age groups served

Newborns, 0 to 3 months

Specialized newborn care for the youngest infants.

From $35/hr

Infants, 4 to 6 months

Infant care with feeding, naps, and calm routines.

From $30/hr

Babies over 6 months

Regular babysitting rates apply after 6 months.

From $22/hr

Toddlers and preschool children

Play, meals, naps, outings, and steady home routines.

From $22/hr

School-age children

After-school, evening, weekend, hotel, and event care.

From $22/hr

Commercial Drive babysitting FAQs

How much does a Babysitter cost in Commercial Drive?

Sunhouse Babysitter rates start at $22/hour for one child, $24 for two, and $26 for three, paid directly to the sitter. Families not on a membership also pay a $35 +GST agency booking fee per booking. Rates are the same across Vancouver.

Do you cover all of Commercial Drive?

Yes. Sunhouse matches screened Babysitters to families across Commercial Drive and the wider Vancouver area, for same-day, evening, and recurring bookings when a sitter is available.

Can I request the same Babysitter in Commercial Drive each time?

Yes. Families can request a favourite sitter for future Commercial Drive bookings. Continuity is prioritized whenever schedules line up, though it cannot be guaranteed for every date.

How do I book a Babysitter in Commercial Drive?

Book online. Share your date, time, child ages, neighbourhood, and any routines or safety notes, and Sunhouse matches the request to an available screened sitter in Commercial Drive.

Book a Babysitter in Commercial Drive

Submit your date, time, child ages, location notes, and any routines we should know. We will match the request when a sitter is available.

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