Bendigo Babysitters was founded by Carissa, a local mum of two and a passionate childcare professional. Having been a babysitter, nanny, and childcare educator herself over the years, she has over 14 years of hands-on experience. She’s worked in private homes as well as daycare centres and preschools, so Carissa deeply understands what families are looking for in a carer.

Carissa is dedicated to getting to know her sitters and parents to make the best match possible. Caring and nurturing by nature, she has a unique ability to connect with children and bring joy to their lives. After years of juggling her own private childcare needs, she saw a gap in the market – a service that could match local families with trustworthy, dependable sitters who truly fit their needs.

With qualifications in business, marketing, teaching yoga, and even a background in the army, Carissa brings a blend of care, structure, and entrepreneurial spirit to Bendigo Babysitters. Her goal is simple: to support local families by making childcare easier, more personal, and reliable.

Hand-picked carers. Peace of mind guaranteed.

At Bendigo Babysitters, we understand how important it is to feel confident in the person caring for your child. That’s why each of our sitters is hand-picked and thoroughly vetted for their qualifications, safety certifications, experience, and genuine passion for working with children. Every sitter also completes our compulsory in-house training to ensure consistent, high-quality care every time.

Whether you book the same sitter regularly or want to try someone new, you’ll always receive caring, capable, and professional support — and kids who can’t wait for their babysitter to come back again!