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Need a babysitter? Find one near you
Enter your postcode and see right away which babysitters are near you, what they charge per hour and when they are available. You can search without an account, and getting in touch is free, with no subscription.
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- Parents rate their babysitter on average 4.8/5
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What is Oppass.nl?
Oppass.nl is an online platform where parents and babysitters in the same area find each other. You view profiles, send a contact request and then make arrangements together.
Handy for a regular babysitter, an evening out or the odd day. We are not an agency: you choose and assess who you meet yourself.
Find a babysitter in three steps
Decide what you need
First think about what care you need. Do you want someone experienced, a fixed schedule or flexibility? And what is your budget?
On the search page you can then filter by distance, rate, availability and what babysitters say about first aid and a VOG.
Find and meet your babysitter
View the profiles of babysitters in your area and read what they say about their experience and availability.
Does someone seem right? Send a contact request with a free parent account. If you both agree, your email addresses are shared and you arrange to meet.
Tips for the first meeting and choosing a babysitter:
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Oppass.nl does not check users. These tips help you choose carefully yourself. Read more tips on Choosing a babysitter safely.
Meet beforehand
Ask about references and experience, and consider a phone or video call first. Check their identity and ask for a VOG.
Put your privacy first
Share no more than necessary. You only need to share your home address and other personal details once you trust someone. Email addresses are only shared once parent and babysitter both agree.
Share your concerns
See something that worries you? Nobody should put you under pressure. Report it to us. In an emergency always call 112.
Some babysitters on Oppass.nl
Anna (30)
Breda
Hallo, ik ben Anna! Ik ben 29 jaar oud en woon in Breda. Al tien jaar werk ik met veel plezier als oppas en ik…
€15,50 per hour
Esther (32)
Amsterdam
Ik ben Esther, 31 jaar, en ik pas inmiddels al ruim 13 jaar met veel plezier op kinderen van alle leeftijden.…
€17 per hour
Danique (19)
Zwolle
Enthousiaste en betrouwbare oppas gezocht? 🧸❤️ Hoi! Ik ben op zoek naar leuke oppasadresjes in omgeving Zwoll…
€10 per hour
Lois (29)
Haarlem
Ik pas al sinds ik 13 jaar ben op op kinderen uit mijn omgeving. Ik vind het werken met kinderen zo leuk, dat…
€25 per hour
* Stated by the babysitter and not checked by Oppass.nl. Ask for proof yourself, such as a VOG (certificate of conduct).
Need a babysitter in your town?
Choose your town and see the babysitters in and around it, with their rates and availability. Is your town not listed? Search by postcode in the search bar at the top.
Contact a babysitter for free
On Sitly and Babysits, sending the first message yourself costs €24.99 for a single month, on Oppasland €19.95. On Oppass.nl you pay nothing, even if you only need a babysitter for one evening. See the comparison of babysitting sites, including the downsides of a small site.
Handy for your first babysitter: the first-meeting checklist, an emergency card and the rate calculator.
Frequently asked questions about finding a babysitter
How do I find a babysitter near me?
+Enter your postcode or town at the top of this page. You then see babysitters in your area and can filter by distance, rate and availability. Looking in a particular town? See babysitters by town.
I need a babysitter soon. Is that possible?
+You can view profiles and send a contact request right away, but the babysitter decides if and when to respond. So we cannot promise a response time. Need someone soon? Send a request to several babysitters and check which times they list under availability.
Can I search for evenings, weekends or a regular babysitter?
+Yes. On the search page you can filter by weekdays, evenings and weekends. Each profile shows which parts of the day the babysitter is usually free. Looking for a regular babysitter? Discuss the days at the first meeting and record them with the arrangements checklist (in Dutch).
What does a babysitter cost?
+You agree the rate together. Of the babysitters on Oppass.nl who list a rate, half charge €12 per hour or less in november 2026. Each profile shows what the babysitter charges. In the rate guide (in Dutch) you can see what babysitters charge by age and what the minimum wage is.
Does the babysitter come to our home?
+You agree that together. A babysitter often comes to the family's home, so the children stay in their own surroundings. Also agree beforehand how the babysitter gets there and back, especially after a late evening.
What should I look for in a babysitter for a baby?
+Ask about experience with babies, and discuss feeding, sleeping and what the babysitter does if your baby will not settle. Stay at home for a while the first time, so you can see together how it goes. More tips are in the guide about a baby and the babysitter (in Dutch).
How do I know if a babysitter is reliable?
+Oppass.nl does not check babysitters, so you assess that yourself. Meet beforehand, call a family the babysitter has worked for and ask for a VOG. Reviews on a profile are written by parents, but we do not check whether they really used that babysitter. Questions for the meeting are in the guide first meeting (in Dutch).
Is Oppass.nl a babysitting agency?
+No. An agency often chooses a babysitter for you and handles the planning. On Oppass.nl you choose and make your own arrangements. We only put parents and babysitters in touch and are not involved in rates or payments.
Prefer babysitters to come to you?
Post a babysitting request for free. You say what you need, babysitters near you respond with their profile and you choose. Your name and email address stay private until you choose someone. The public page only shows your town, no address.
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You can search without an account. For a contact request you create a free parent account, with no subscription.
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