Vancouver Island

Victoria babysitting services.

Sunhouse helps families book screened Babysitters in Victoria 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 Victoria

Families in Victoria 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 Victoria

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

Rainy day

Royal BC Museum, Miniature World, Greater Victoria Public Library Central Branch, or Victoria Butterfly Gardens.

Royal BC Museum · Miniature World · Greater Victoria Public Library Central Branch · Victoria Butterfly Gardens

Free or low-cost outing

Beacon Hill Park, the Inner Harbour waterfront, Esquimalt Gorge Park, or Cadboro-Gyro Park.

Beacon Hill Park · Inner Harbour · Esquimalt Gorge Park · Cadboro-Gyro Park

Best for toddlers

Beacon Hill Children's Farm, Beacon Hill Park duck ponds, Cadboro-Gyro Park, or an Inner Harbour ferry ride.

Beacon Hill Children's Farm · Beacon Hill Park duck ponds · Cadboro-Gyro Park · Victoria Harbour Ferry

Best for school-age children

Royal BC Museum, Cadboro-Gyro Park, Galloping Goose Trail, Miniature World, or seasonal whale watching.

Royal BC Museum · Cadboro-Gyro Park · Galloping Goose Trail · Miniature World · Victoria whale watching

Parent & Caregiver Communities

The Inner Harbour causeway by the Fairmont Empress is easy to describe and easy for a caregiver to find.

Inner Harbour causeway

Date night

Olo, Fishhook, The Courtney Room, Q at the Empress, or Veneto Tapa Lounge for parents booking a sitter in Victoria.

Olo · Fishhook · The Courtney Room · Q at the Empress · Veneto Tapa Lounge

For the full Victoria family guide, see the Victoria 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

Victoria babysitting FAQs

How much does a Babysitter cost in Victoria?

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 Island.

Do you cover all of Victoria?

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

Can I request the same Babysitter in Victoria each time?

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

How do I book a Babysitter in Victoria?

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 Victoria.

Book a Babysitter in Victoria

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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