The complete guide for babysitting in Belgium

Babysitting has always been part of Belgian culture, first informal and now digital with trusted networks and modern platforms like Bsit making it easier than ever to find reliable childcare. This guide covers everything from legal requirements to rates & rules to help you navigate babysitting in Belgium.

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The babysitting hourly rate

What are the standard rates and the special occasions that my impact the rate I propose to babysitters ?

The average hourly rate by province

Numbers from Bsit, 2023 - 2025

Luxembourg

9.2€

Brussels

9.2€

9.0€

West Flanders

8.6€

8.8€

Walloon Brabant

8.4€

8.7€

Flemish Brabant

8.4€

8.7€

Namur

8.1€

8.7€

Liege

8.7€

8.5€

Hainaut

8.0€

8.4€

Limburg

8.4€

8.3€

10.

Antwerp

7.6€

8.0€

11.

East Flanders

7.7€

7.9€

Sitting price per hour

7.9€

8.1€

8.4€

8.7€

9€

Average hourly rate in Belgium

Occasional babysittings

7-10€/hour

The average rate for occasional babysittings depending on region, experience, babysitter age, etc...

Nights, special needs & experienced Sitters

10-20€/hour

Rates can go higher for Sittings during the night, special occasions such as the new year, children that need special care and require an experienced babysitter, or simply to find a Super trusted Sitter with lots of experience.

Tips for a perfect babysitting

That very first babysitting moment—whether you're the parent leaving or the babysitter arriving—can feel a little different. To help everyone feel at ease and start off on the right foot, we've gathered some friendly, optional tips you might find useful.

Parent Tips

Sitter Tips

Choose the right Sitter

Meet or call the babysitter before the sitting

Check your friends' and other parent's reviews on Bsit

Start with a shorter sitting for the first session

Prepare for the sitting

Share any important details like allergies, bedtime, etc.

Organise a house tour

Inform the Sitter if you want updates during the sitting

FAQ

Frequent questions on taxes and legal requirement

Find more informations based on frequent questions we get asked by parents.

Are my babysittings tax-deductible?

At what age can a Sitter start babsyitting?

Are Sitters qualified or do they need qualifications?

As a parent, do I need to be insured?

Do Sitters need to declare their revenues?

Spot the differences!

In modern times, the traditional model of finding babysitters through neighbours and word-of-mouth is evolving into a more digital & professional, platform-based approach.