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Daniela
Cascais on Jul-2024
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Service: Babysit to a 3-year-old during a full day
I was initially unsure about hiring someone for a full day, but Gal exceeded my expectations. She was creative with activities and knew exactly what my daughter needed. Even after the day ended, she checked in, showing how deeply she cared.
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Olga
Lisbon on Jun-2025
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Service: Provided babysitting services for a sensitive child, read and selected books
I’ve used Maria Joao for babysitting regularly and it’s been great. My son is highly sensitive and has given feedback about other sitters he wasn’t comfortable with, but never anything about Maria Joao - I feel 100% comfortable and he feels safe with her. She was very patient, helped me choose and collect books in the school library, and reads a lot with him while doing simple activities, super approachable and chatty, part of the family, old school, no nonsense, warm and kind vibes. Price feels fair - of course I’d love it cheaper, but I’m happy to pay for someone this trustworthy.
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Barbora
Lisbon on Jun-2025
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Service: Babysitting service with proactive and engaging activities for children
I’ve worked with Mia several times and it was always great. She showed up with her own bag of activities, full of energy and ideas, and my kids loved being around her, her English is pretty good too. I felt I could trust her, she was professional and on time, and I wouldn’t be afraid to give her more responsibilities, even driving, though we never did that. She was a little bit more expensive than others but it felt appropriate because she really has a lot to offer.
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Anonymous
Estoril on Dec-2025
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Service: Nannying for twin girls and light housekeeping assistance
I’ve been working with Natalia since the beginning of December and she has been great. She nannies my twins, plays with the girls, and helps me with housekeeping around the house. The girls have really come to enjoy her being with us and even on the days she’s not here they ask for her and call her Nati. Price feels fair and she’s been a great help and a great addition for us.
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Nadya
Lisbon on Oct-2025
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Service: Nanny and childcare services for client's son
I found Ksenia on a Telegram channel when I was looking for someone for my son, we wrote, met, and it was a match from the first meeting. Everything was super perfect - spontaneity, tactfulness, friendly. We have been using her for about 3 years, she was great with my son when he was 5 and now that he is 8, and there was no question at all. Honestly, the best person we found in Portugal.
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Anonymous
Lisbon, PT on Mar-2026
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Service: Babysitting
We had a wonderful experience with Ana as our babysitter in Lisbon. My daughter mentioned that Ana was very kind, played games, and respected her, which made it a positive experience for us. Scheduling and communication were easy, and Ana was reliable and genuinely engaged throughout her time with us. Her services were very fair, and we would highly recommend her.
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Babysitters in Lisbon: costs, languages & what to check

Locallista lists 6 hand-vetted English-speaking babysitters in Lisbon, rated 9.6/10 on average across verified expat reviews. Every provider serves customers in English, working across neighbourhoods like Baixa-Chiado, Alfama and Avenidas Novas. Compare profiles and reviews, then contact a babysitter directly — no language barrier.

  • Vetted providers: 6 English-speaking babysitters in Lisbon, rated 9.6/10 on average.
  • Languages spoken: English, Russian, Portuguese and Hindi.
  • Where they work: Lisbon and surrounding areas, including Baixa-Chiado, Alfama and Avenidas Novas.
  • Before you hire: agree deliverables, timeline and a written quote before the project starts.
  • Paperwork tip: in Portugal, ask for a recibo verde / fatura with IVA (23% VAT) so the work is documented and guaranteed.

Last updated June 21, 2026 · Reviewed by the Locallista Lisbon team

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Our babysitters in Lisbon provide childcare services including regular babysitting, after-school care, weekend care, and holiday coverage. Many also offer homework help, educational activities, and can accompany children to activities.

  • Rates typically range from €12-20 per hour, depending on the number of children, hours required, and specific responsibilities. Some babysitters offer package rates for regular bookings. Each babysitter's specific rates are listed on their profile.

  • Yes, all babysitters listed on Locallista speak English and often other languages. Language abilities are clearly displayed on each babysitter's profile.

  • Absolutely! All babysitters on our platform are thoroughly vetted, with verified references and experience. Many have formal childcare qualifications, first aid certifications, and extensive experience working with expat families.

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