Find a babysitter in Quebec
Free matchmaking service between parents and babysitters
SOS-Nounou connects families with babysitters available in their neighbourhood. Select your city to get started.
Choose your city
How to find a babysitter in Quebec?
Whether you live in Montreal, Laval, Quebec City, Gatineau, Longueuil, Sherbrooke, Saguenay, Lévis, Trois-Rivières, Drummondville or anywhere else in Quebec, SOS-Nounou helps you find a reliable and available babysitter in your area.
The service is completely free for parents. You post an ad with your neighbourhood, your children's ages and your needs (evening, PD day, last minute, regular care), and babysitters registered in your area respond directly.
Babysitters on SOS-Nounou offer different types of services: home care, homework help, after school pickup, evening and weekend care, and more. The rate is agreed directly between the family and the babysitter.
How does it work?
Choose your city
Select your city from the list above to see available babysitters.
Post an ad
Describe your needs: neighbourhood, schedule, children's ages. It's free!
Get responses
Babysitters in your area will contact you. You choose the one that fits.
Practical guides for parents
Everything you need to know before hiring a babysitter: rates, legal requirements, taxes and safety.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a babysitter cost in 2026?
The average babysitter rate is between $15 and $22 per hour for one child, depending on experience, region and time of day. Evenings, weekends and overnight care are usually billed at higher rates.
Is SOS-Nounou really free?
Yes, SOS-Nounou is completely free for both families and babysitters. You can post your ad, browse profiles and contact anyone you like at no cost.
How do I check that a babysitter is reliable?
Ask for references, experience with children of the same age as yours, and whether she has taken the Red Cross Babysitting course. A meeting with your child before the first session is always recommended.
Can I claim babysitting fees on my taxes?
Yes, in Canada childcare expenses paid to a babysitter are eligible for the federal child care expense deduction, provided you obtain a receipt with the babysitter's social insurance number.
What age can a babysitter start watching children alone?
There is no strict minimum legal age, but most families hire babysitters starting at 12 or 13 for short periods, and 16 or older for longer or evening care.