Babysitting jobs in Germany – Find trusted student helpers

Hire motivated students for babysitting in Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Cologne, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, and other German cities. Flexible, safe, and affordable childcare.

Looking for a reliable babysitter? With Job2Student, you can hire trusted students for babysitting and childcare in your home. Whether you need help after school, during evenings, weekends, or holidays, our student babysitters provide flexible and affordable support.

Families in Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Cologne, Stuttgart, and Frankfurt can easily connect with motivated students who love working with children.

Why hire through our platform?

Typical babysitting tasks

FAQ – Babysitting

Everything you need to know.

Who are the babysitters at Job2Student?

Reliable and responsible students, many with prior experience in childcare, babysitting, or educational jobs.

What tasks do they take on?

 Playing, arts & crafts, helping with homework, putting children to bed, preparing light meals, accompanying kids to activities, or picking them up from school/kindergarten, and much more.

From what age can children be looked after?

Generally from around 1 year old – depending on the babysitter’s experience. For younger children or special needs, please provide details in your request.

How short notice can I book a babysitter?

Often the same day or the next day – depending on availability.

Can I book the same babysitter regularly?

Yes! Weekly, a few times a month, or only in the evenings – flexible to your needs.

What are the costs?
  • Hourly wage: €15–20 per hour (depending on city, task, and time of day; evening/weekend may include a surcharge).
    Minimum €25 per helper for jobs under 2 hours.

     

  • Placement fee: Job2Student charges a commission for arranging helpers.
    This is payable via bank transfer or PayPal.
    You’ll receive an invoice by email after a successful placement – payable within 14 days.

     

👉 Examples:

  • 1 day: €25

     

  • 2 days: €49

     

  • 3 days: €69

     

  • 4 days: €79

     

  • 5 days: €89

     

  • 6 days: €99

     

  • 7 days or longer: €129

     

✨ Notes:

  • With your first successful booking you automatically get 10% off the placement fee for your next booking
  • Urgent bookings within 24 hours: +€10 per helper
Are babysitters insured?

Not automatically – Job2Student only acts as a mediation platform. For regular employment we recommend registration via the German Minijob Center.

Can babysitters also stay overnight?

Yes – if arranged in advance.

What happens in case of an emergency?

Our students are responsible and act with care. We still recommend providing them with all important information (emergency contacts, pediatrician’s number, allergies, etc.).

Is the service also suitable for businesses?

 Yes! Companies can book babysitters for events, celebrations, or corporate childcare.

How can I cancel a booking?

Simply inform the helper in good time, ideally at least 24 hours in advance, so they can adjust their schedule. Please note: after a successful placement, the placement fee remains payable even if you cancel.

Flexible babysitting in Germany

Finding a babysitter in Berlin, babysitting jobs in Munich, or student childcare in Hamburg is easy with Job2Student. Our platform connects parents with trusted and motivated students who can provide safe and flexible babysitting services.

Families can choose one-time babysitting (for an evening out) or regular childcare (after school or weekends).


Babysitting jobs as student opportunities

Many students search “babysitting Berlin jobs,” “student jobs in Germany,” or “how to find a flexible student job.” Babysitting is one of the most popular categories because it offers:

  • Flexible working hours adapted to student schedules
  • A chance to gain work experience with children
  • The possibility to earn extra income quickly
  • Opportunities in every city, from seasonal jobs to long-term part-time roles

This makes babysitting one of the best student jobs in Berlin, Hamburg, Cologne, Frankfurt, Munich, and Stuttgart. ✅


A simple solution for families and parents

Hiring a babysitter through Job2Student is simple:

  • Publish your babysitting request (e.g. “Looking for evening babysitter in Cologne”).

  • Receive applications from nearby students.

  • Choose the babysitter that fits your needs and pay directly after the job.

Parents save time and money compared to agencies, while students can get a student job easily. ✅


Babysitting services across Germany

Our babysitting services are available in all German regions:

  • Berlin – babysitting for toddlers and after-school care

  • Hamburg – evening and weekend childcare

  • Munich (Bavaria) – part-time babysitting and seasonal jobs

  • Cologne & Düsseldorf (North Rhine-Westphalia) – student babysitters for families

  • Frankfurt (Hesse) – babysitting for professionals with busy schedules

  • Stuttgart (Baden-Württemberg) – flexible student childcare

  • Other areas: Hanover, Leipzig, Bremen, Nuremberg, Saarbrücken, Kiel

Wherever you are, you can find a reliable babysitter near you.

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