Sea to Sky Nannies
Whistler · Sea to Sky corridor

Childcare that feels like family.

Finding childcare you can trust is overwhelming. You're busy, and the internet is full of strangers. I'm Steph, and I've done the hard part for you: I personally interview and background-check every caregiver before they join my roster. From a Saturday night sitter to a full-time nanny, you get someone I already trust.

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✦ Vetted nannies   ✦ CPR certified   ✦ Background checked   ✦ Locally owned

What we do

Two ways we can help.

Need a sitter for Saturday night, or someone who'll be part of your family for years? We're a boutique, locally owned agency, not a marketplace — Steph goes through every match by hand, no algorithm, no call centre picking up the phone.

A smiling nanny kneeling at a couch playing toy dinosaurs with a toddler
Babysitting

Date night, events & occasional sitting

Need someone for date night, a wedding weekend, or just a last-minute afternoon? Tell us when, and we'll line up an available, vetted caregiver for you to approve.

Babysitting from $27/hour

Caregiver rates start at $27/hour for one child, plus a 25% agency fee on each booking ($30 minimum). Rates may be higher on holidays and at peak times.

Want the same sitter every time? We'll personally match you with a regular babysitter who fits your family's schedule, for a one-time $750 placement fee.

A caregiver reading a picture book to three young children sitting by a sunlit window
Placement

Full-time & long-term nannies

Looking for a part-time, full-time, or live-in nanny? We’ll get to know your family and personally match you with a caregiver who feels like the right fit. We’ll help with everything from interviews and trial shifts to putting together your placement agreement and contract, so you feel supported throughout the process.

Part-time $1,500 · full-time $2,000

One simple, one-time placement fee — never a percentage of your nanny's salary. A $350 deposit gets your search started, credited toward your final placement fee.

What's included?
  • A personal consultation to get to know your family
  • A personalized nanny search and matching
  • Personally interviewed, vetted caregivers
  • Reference checks
  • Criminal record and background check verification
  • CPR and First Aid verification
  • Candidate profiles and introductions
  • Interview coordination
  • Trial shift coordination
  • A customized employment contract
  • A 90-day replacement guarantee — if it's not the right fit in the first 90 days, we'll run one more search for the same position, no extra placement fee
  • Up to a year of ongoing support from us
  • 3 free babysitting bookings — you just pay your nanny's regular hourly rate, no agency fee
How it works

Here's how it works.

  1. 1

    Tell us what you need

    Tell us about your family, your kids, and the kind of care you're after, anything from a one-off evening to an ongoing placement.

  2. 2

    We match you with a vetted caregiver

    We go through our roster of experienced, background-checked, CPR-certified nannies across the Sea to Sky and find the right fit for you.

  3. 3

    Approve & relax

    Confirm your match with a tap. Profiles, agreements, and every detail live in one place, so you're not chasing paperwork.

Reviews

What families say.

★★★★★

We had our two daughters (3.5 yrs & 7 months old) on a trip to Whistler. We had an event that we couldn't bring our kids to. Found Sea to Sky Nannies and it could not have worked out better. It was super simple, very well organized and extremely reasonably priced. We highly highly recommend them to anyone in need of child care of any kind. We won't hesitate to use them again. Professional through and through and the highest level of care our little loved ones.

Justin Dooley · Visiting Whistler
★★★★★

I'm incredibly grateful for the support we received from Steph. She coordinated childcare for us across two separate stays in BC. When we first reached out, she jumped in right away and organized full-time care for the first three weeks on very short notice. After the initial hire didn't turn out to be the right fit for our family during the second stay, Steph went above and beyond to secure our top choice for the longer portion of our travels. Her dedication, perseverance, and genuine care meant the world to us.

K L · Two stays in BC

5.0 on Google · Read or leave a review on Google

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Stephanie Sidwell, founder of Sea to Sky Nannies, smiling and holding a young child by the waterfront
Meet the founder

Hello, I'm Stephanie.

I've been nannying on and off for 14 years, and I've cared for kids anywhere from three months old to fifteen. Along the way I've worked for some high-profile families, including the lead singer of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. I also travelled internationally with a family, and spent three months tutoring three boys across Europe. I love spending time with kids and learning how their minds work.

When I moved to Squamish from California, I kept nannying. While I was looking for a nanny position of my own, I noticed just how much demand there was for childcare across the Sea to Sky, so many requests started coming my way that I could see how hard it is to find the right fit for every family. That's how Sea to Sky Nannies started, and helping families find nannies they can trust has been my focus ever since.

  • ✦ 14 years caring for children, ages three months to fifteen
  • ✦ Certified yoga teacher & posture educator
  • ✦ Every nanny personally interviewed before joining the roster

— Steph

Specialized care

A little extra care when you need it.

Sometimes you need something a bit more specific. A few of our nannies have extra training for exactly that. Just ask and we'll match you up. Prices may vary.

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Newborn & infant

Doula-trained caregivers and infant specialists who know their way around sleep routines, feeding schedules, and the whirlwind of a newborn's first few months.

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Event care

Weddings, parties, and special occasions. Experienced caregivers who'll look after the kids on-site so you can enjoy the day.

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One-to-one & attentive

Patient, experienced nannies for families who want more focused, one-on-one attention for their child.

How we vet

Every caregiver, vetted by hand.

Before a caregiver ever meets your family, they've cleared all five of these steps with Steph personally.

  1. 1

    Application & screening

    We review experience, certifications, and availability before anything else.

  2. 2

    Personal interview

    Steph personally interviews every caregiver over video before they join the roster.

  3. 3

    Reference checks

    We speak with past families and employers, and keep notes on every call.

  4. 4

    Criminal record check

    A current background check on every caregiver.

  5. 5

    CPR & first aid

    Certifications verified as current before any placement.

Want to see the work for yourself? Ask about any caregiver and we'll walk you through exactly how we vetted them, our interview notes, their references, and confirmation their record check and certifications are current.

Get started

Let's find the right fit.

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