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Coastal Babysitters Gold Coast

Updated 2026-09-08 · 4,371 reviewed · 189 listed · Scored from 1,378 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(1378) 91 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Occasional & Casual CareLong Day CareBefore & After School CareSpecial Needs & Inclusion Support
Coastal Babysitters Gold Coast
Services
Occasional & Casual Care, Long Day Care, Before & After School Care
Reviews
1378
Ranking
#5 in Occasional & Casual Care
Best for
Parents wanting same-night care for date nights, weddings, and travel without separation anxiety.

Google Business Profile is the source for the business data shown here, last checked 2026-09-08. Details taken from their website were fetched 2026-08-01.

What do customers say?

Parents consistently describe sitters who arrive prepared with activities, bond instantly with children, and keep families updated throughout the evening with photos and progress notes. Many stress how quickly their nerves settled and how the children asked for the same sitter again.

The agency coordinates bookings across multiple sitters (Emma, Anna, Michelle, Karen, Jo, Tenielle, Bel, Mel, Linda-Jayne, Kat, Emily, Amanda, Bec, Nusra) and parents highlight easy communication with the admin team, same-day confirmations, and SMS coordination. Families use the service for date nights, weddings, hotel childcare during travel, and post-natal recovery support.

Praised for
  • Individual sitters are warm, patient and caring
  • Activities and preparation by sitters keeps kids engaged
  • Parents receive photo updates and regular communication
  • Easy and straightforward booking process
  • Staff arrive prepared with toys and supplies
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Best for: Parents wanting same-night care for date nights, weddings, and travel without separation anxiety.

What stands out?

  • Same-day booking confirmation with SMS coordination
  • Sitters arrive with activities, toys and age-appropriate supplies
  • Photo and update communication during sitting
  • Named, consistent sitters parents can request again

Worth knowing

  • Named sitters include Emma, Anna, Michelle, Karen, Jo, Tenielle, Bel, Mel, Linda-Jayne, Kat, Emily, Amanda, Bec, Nusra
  • Sitters bring activities such as crafts, painting, colouring, games and balloon twisting
  • Service areas include Brisbane, Gold Coast, Byron Bay, Tweed Heads, Kingscliff
  • Post-natal support available for multiple daily visits over weeks
  • Hotel-based childcare offered during travel
  • Sitters provide photo updates and regular communication during bookings

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.83 average across the 50 occasional & casual care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 100% of the businesses in this directory.

How the score was calculated

How We Score
Star rating 100
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
1364
4
9
3
1
2
0
1
4

Frequently asked questions

Can I book a sitter the same day?
Yes. Reviewers report booking the night before and receiving confirmation or a call by morning, with SMS sitter details once confirmed.
Do I receive updates while I am out?
Yes. Parents consistently report receiving SMS messages, photos of activities, and updates on meals, naps, and playtime during sitting.
Can I request the same sitter again?
Yes. Multiple reviewers specifically requested sitters by name for subsequent bookings and were accommodated.

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Last updated 2026-09-08