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Coastal Babysitters Gold Coast

Updated 2026-08-01 · 1,990 reviewed · 145 listed · Scored from 1,362 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(1362) 91 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Special Needs & Inclusion SupportLong Day CareBefore & After School CareOccasional & Casual Care
Coastal Babysitters Gold Coast
Services
Special Needs & Inclusion Support, Long Day Care, Before & After School Care
Reviews
1362
Compare: Coastal Babysitters Gold Coast vs Little Scholars Nerang for special needs and inclusion support

What recent reviews say

Families consistently report sitters who arrive on time with a bag of activities, know the children's routines within minutes, and communicate throughout the booking. Individual sitters earn repeat bookings and warm mention by name (Mandeera, Lee, Gemma, Paige, Ella, Zoe, Lauren, Theresa, Bec, Tamara), suggesting strong matching and retention. The service handles urgent bookings within 24 hours and replaces cancellations within hours, and excels at wedding events and resort bookings across Gold Coast and Byron Bay locations.

Parents report children asking to rebook the same sitter, and note the company's pre-booking phone call to confirm routines and allergies. Sitters manage mixed-age groups, keep kids off screens with crafts and games, handle overnight stays, and take children to local attractions (resort games rooms, playgrounds). Several reviewers mention sitters arriving equipped with their own toys, activity packs, and craft supplies.

Praised for
  • attentive, caring staff by name
  • quick to arrange bookings
  • comes prepared with activities
  • professional, punctual, adaptable
caring-educatorsqualified-staffflexible-hoursengaging-activitiesresponsive-managementconvenient-location
Best for: families needing reliable, activity-led babysitting for events, holidays, and last-minute care

Strengths

  • named sitters arrive on time with activity bags
  • handles urgent bookings within 24 hours
  • pre-books with family phone call to confirm routines
  • manages mixed-age groups and overnight stays

Worth knowing

  • Sitters named include Mandeera, Lee (sitter of the year award), Gemma, Talia, Paige, Savanna, Ella, Karen, Michelle, Zoe, Lauren, Theresa, Rebecca, Tara, Bec, Sophie, Tamara
  • Lee won sitter of the year
  • Company replaces cancelled bookings within hours (example: replaced cancellation within 1-2 hours for wedding event)
  • Sitters arrive with their own activity bags, toys, craft supplies, and nano block Lego kits
  • Pre-booking phone call two days ahead to confirm routines, allergies, and preferences
  • Operates across resort locations including RACV Royal Pines and Sandstone Point Hotel
  • Manages overnight stays and wedding events

What reviews say by service

nanny-babysitting
Sitters arrive prepared, punctual, and engage children with activities; families report children ask to rebook the same sitter.
Occasional & Casual Care
Handles last-minute bookings within 24 hours and replaces cancellations within 1-2 hours; sitters manage mixed-age groups.
Before & After School Care
Sitters manage school-aged children with age-appropriate activities; example managing 11 and 14-year-olds over holidays with Lego and craft.
Special Needs & Inclusion Support
Limited direct evidence; one review mentions sitter caring for child with specific routine support, but no explicit special needs or inclusion mention in reviews.

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.74 average across the 14 special needs & inclusion support businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 100% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 100
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 80
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Can you arrange childcare at short notice?
Yes. The company has arranged bookings within 24 hours and replaced cancellations within 1-2 hours for event childcare.
Do sitters work at resort venues and weddings?
Yes. Reviewers report sitters working at RACV Royal Pines Resort and Sandstone Point Hotel wedding, and taking children to resort amenities like games rooms and playgrounds.
How do you match sitters to families?
The company calls families two days before the booking to confirm routines, preferences, and any allergies; reviewers report feeling confident in the process.
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Last updated 2026-08-01