Find a babysitter in Metro Manila

Part-time and after-school babysitting

Not every family needs a full-time yaya. Many Metro Manila parents need someone for the school pick-up, homework and dinner from 3 to 7, or for two evenings a week. Those jobs are hard to find through word of mouth, because most referrals are for full-time, stay-in work. On Pinoyaya you can post exactly the hours you need, and helpers who want part-time work can answer.

When you post, be specific: the days, the hours, the children's ages, where you live, and whether the sitter will also cook or tidy up. A sitter who lives 20 minutes away will keep a 3 pm start far more reliably than one who lives two cities over. For how babysitting differs from a full-time yaya, see how to hire a babysitter in the Philippines.

How babysitters list their rates on Pinoyaya

Helpers can show an hourly rate, a monthly rate, or both. Hourly rates suit part-time and occasional sitting; monthly rates suit a regular, full-time job. We publish a median only where at least 10 helpers list that kind of rate.

Method: public, non-staff profiles in Metro Manila with yaya or babysitter as the main job, checked 12 November 2026. Monthly figures include only rates of ₱1,000 or more. Asking rates are what helpers hope to earn, not what families pay.

Is a part-time babysitter covered by Batas Kasambahay?

It depends on how regular the work is. RA 10361 covers people who do domestic work within an employment relationship, but not someone who works only occasionally or sporadically and not as an occupation (Sec. 4(d)). A sitter who comes every weekday on a set schedule is likely a kasambahay, so the contract, rest day, 13th-month pay and benefits rules apply. A sitter you book for the odd evening usually is not. If you are unsure, ask DOLE's free hotline 1349 before you agree terms.

A safety checklist for your first sitter

• Talk in the app chat first. Ask about the ages they have cared for and what they would do if your child had a fever or a fall.
• Meet before the first booking, with you at home, ideally for a short paid session so you can watch how they are with your child.
• Call a past family you can actually reach. Our background and reference guide has the questions to ask.
• Leave clear notes: emergency numbers, allergies, screen rules, who may pick up the children, and your building or village gate rules.
• Check the badge, and understand it. The ID-Verified badge means the helper's government ID was matched to a live selfie. It is optional, so not every helper has it, and it is not a background check. Read what "identity verified" actually means.

Where babysitters and yayas are on Pinoyaya

Public profiles with yaya or babysitter as the main job, as of November 2026:

Families have posted 70 yaya and babysitter jobs in Metro Manila on Pinoyaya since launch, more than any other job type.

When a regular sitter becomes a kasambahay

If your after-school sitter starts coming every weekday, treat it as a regular job: sign a written contract before the schedule starts (RA 10361 Sec. 11), pay at least the NCR minimum, and enrol them in SSS, PhilHealth and Pag-IBIG once they have served a month (Sec. 30). If there is no fixed term, either side ends the job with 5 days' notice (Sec. 32). Our free kasambahay contract template and Batas Kasambahay guide cover the rest, and the minimum wage by region page has the official rates.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a babysitter ask per hour in Metro Manila?

Pinoyaya helpers in Metro Manila whose main job is yaya or babysitter ask a median of ₱200 an hour (21 profiles, November 2026). That is an asking rate, not a wage paid. Each profile shows the helper's own rate.

Can I find a part-time or after-school babysitter in Metro Manila?

Yes. Post the exact days and hours you need in the Pinoyaya app for free, and helpers who want part-time work can apply. Being specific about times, the children's ages and your location gets better replies.

Is a part-time babysitter a kasambahay?

If the sitter works for you regularly on a set schedule, they are likely a kasambahay under RA 10361. Someone who sits only occasionally and not as an occupation is not covered (Sec. 4(d)). Ask DOLE hotline 1349 if you are unsure.

Does the ID-Verified badge mean a babysitter has been background-checked?

No. The ID-Verified badge means the helper's government ID was matched to a live selfie. It is optional and it is not a background check, so still meet the sitter, call a past family and start with a short paid session while you are home.

What is the difference between a babysitter and a yaya?

A babysitter usually covers set hours or occasional evenings. A yaya is usually a full-time or stay-in role with daily responsibility for the children. Both can be found on Pinoyaya.

Metro Manila city guides

• Metro Manila overview
• Quezon City
• Caloocan
• Makati
• BGC & Taguig
• Pasig
• Mandaluyong
• Parañaque
• Las Piñas
• Alabang & Muntinlupa

Related reading

• All-around helpers in Metro Manila
• Housekeepers in Metro Manila
• Elderly caregivers in Metro Manila
• How to hire a babysitter in the Philippines
• Yaya vs babysitter vs kasambahay: what's the difference?
• How to hire a nanny in the Philippines
• How to check a yaya's background and references
• What "identity verified" actually means
• 10 questions to ask before hiring a yaya

This guide is for general information only and is not legal advice. Asking rates are what helpers list on their public Pinoyaya profiles, not wages paid. Confirm current minimums with DOLE (hotline 1349) or the NWPC.