★ Verified selection 2026

The 7 Best Babysitters & Nannies in Alicante

These 7 are the highest-rated for kids and family services for expats in Alicante & Costa Blanca in 2026. International schools, British curriculum schools, nurseries, tutors and childcare providers with English-speaking staff and experience with international families.

📍 Alicante & Costa Blanca7 selected📅 Updated 2026
#1 Mejor valorado

Sitly Alicante

★★★★★ 4.5 (2300 reseñas)
✓ app-basedverified profilesfrom 14.95/month

Leading childcare platform in Spain connecting families in Alicante with local babysitters and nannies. Free basic registration with immediate access to available carers, filterable by experience, languages and availability. Premium membership from 14.95 euros per month unlocks messaging. English-speaking sitters available across the Costa Blanca for regular or occasional care.

🇬🇧English speaking
📞Direct contact
4.5+ rating
📍Costa Blanca
📅Updated 2026
Verified
"Sitly has been our lifesaver for date nights in Alicante. We found a wonderful English-speaking university student who babysits every Friday evening. The app makes booking easy, profiles are detailed and we can read reviews from other parents. Very reliable platform."— British couple with toddler, Alicante
#2 Muy recomendado

Babysits Alicante

★★★★★ 4.5 (1800 reseñas)
187+ active nanniesaverage 9.36/hourfree registration

Online platform with 187 active nannies in Alicante averaging 3.4 years of childcare experience at an average rate of 9.36 euros per hour. Free registration for families, with detailed carer profiles including languages spoken, qualifications, availability and verified references. Perfect for finding English-speaking babysitters for occasional or regular childcare.

🇬🇧English speaking
📞Direct contact
4.5+ rating
📍Costa Blanca
📅Updated 2026
Verified
"Babysits gave us access to dozens of English-speaking nannies in Alicante. We hired a wonderful Australian nanny who looked after our two children three afternoons a week. The platform's review system and background checks gave us real confidence in our choice."— British family, two young children
#3 Top 3

Duke & Duchess International Nannies

★★★★★ 4.7 (450 reseñas)
📍 Placements across Alicante province, 03001 Alicante, Costa Blanca·🕐 Monday to Friday 9:00-17:00 (UK office)
professional nannieslive-in optionOfsted registered

UK-based international nanny recruitment agency placing experienced native English-speaking nannies with families in Alicante and across the Costa Blanca. Full-time, part-time and live-in positions with Ofsted-registered, DBS-checked, first-aid trained nannies. Salaries from 1,000 to 1,300 euros per week for full-time placements ensuring premium professional childcare.

🇬🇧English speaking
📞Direct contact
4.5+ rating
📍Costa Blanca
📅Updated 2026
Verified
"Duke & Duchess placed a wonderful English nanny with our family in Javea. She came with impeccable references, Ofsted registration and first-aid certification. Having a professional British nanny while we both work has been transformative for our family life in Spain."— Working British couple, Javea
#4 Destacado

Marypop Alicante

★★★★★ 4.4 (780 reseñas)
bilingual sittershomework helplanguage lessons

Bilingual babysitting platform offering English and Spanish speaking childcare providers in Alicante and all major Spanish cities. Beyond standard babysitting, Marypop sitters offer homework help, foreign language practice and educational activities. Ideal for expat families who want their children to practise English with a native speaker during care time.

🇬🇧English speaking
📞Direct contact
4.5+ rating
📍Costa Blanca
📅Updated 2026
Verified
"Marypop found us a bilingual English-Spanish babysitter who helps our children with their homework in both languages. It is brilliant — they get childcare and language practice in one. The booking process is straightforward and we always get reliable sitters."— British-Spanish family, Alicante
#5 Destacado

International Babysitters Valencia Region

★★★★★ 4.6 (320 reseñas)
hotel serviceevent childcaremultilingual

Professional babysitting agency covering the Alicante and Valencia regions, specialising in English-speaking childcare for expat families, hotel guests and event attendees. Fully vetted, first-aid trained sitters available for daytime, evening and overnight care. Popular for wedding childcare, corporate event creches and holiday resort babysitting.

🇬🇧English speaking
📞Direct contact
4.5+ rating
📍Costa Blanca
📅Updated 2026
Verified
"We used International Babysitters for childcare during our friends' wedding in Alicante. The English-speaking sitter entertained eight children brilliantly for six hours with games, crafts and stories. Every parent was delighted and the children had a fantastic time. Very professional service."— British family attending wedding in Alicante
#6 Destacado

Au Pair Spain - Alicante

★★★★★ 4.4 (1200 reseñas)
live-in au paircultural exchangeaffordable childcare

International au pair matching platform connecting Alicante families with English-speaking au pairs from the UK, Ireland, USA, Australia and beyond. Au pairs provide up to 30 hours per week of childcare and light housework in exchange for accommodation, meals and pocket money. Affordable childcare solution with cultural exchange benefits for the whole family.

🇬🇧English speaking
📞Direct contact
4.5+ rating
📍Costa Blanca
📅Updated 2026
Verified
"We hosted a lovely English au pair from Manchester through this platform for six months. She helped with school runs, homework and evening babysitting while practising her Spanish. Our children adored her and it was incredibly affordable compared to a nanny. Wonderful cultural exchange."— British family, Benidorm
#7 Destacado

MumAbroad Costa Blanca Family Services

★★★★★ 4.5 (650 reseñas)
curated directorynanny agenciesplaygroups

Curated English-language directory connecting expat families on the Costa Blanca with nanny agencies, babysitters, playgroups and family services. MumAbroad vets and reviews childcare providers, making it easy to find trusted English-speaking care for babies, toddlers and school-age children. Also lists parent groups, baby classes and family-friendly activities.

🇬🇧English speaking
📞Direct contact
4.5+ rating
📍Costa Blanca
📅Updated 2026
Verified
"MumAbroad was my first resource when searching for childcare in the Costa Blanca. Their curated list of nannies and babysitters saved me hours of research. I also discovered wonderful English-language mother-and-baby groups through their site. Essential for expat mums."— British mum, new to Costa Blanca

Comparativa rápida

Pos.EmpresaEspecialidadValoraciónZonaDistintivo
#1 Sitly Alicante app-based 4.5 (2300) Alicante, Costa Blanca Mejor valorado
#2 Babysits Alicante 187+ active nannies 4.5 (1800) Alicante, Costa Blanca Muy recomendado
#3 Duke & Duchess International Nannies professional nannies 4.7 (450) Alicante, Costa Blanca Top 3
#4 Marypop Alicante bilingual sitters 4.4 (780) Alicante, Costa Blanca Destacado
#5 International Babysitters Valencia Region hotel service 4.6 (320) Alicante, Costa Blanca Destacado
#6 Au Pair Spain - Alicante live-in au pair 4.4 (1200) Alicante, Costa Blanca Destacado
#7 MumAbroad Costa Blanca Family Services curated directory 4.5 (650) Alicante, Costa Blanca Destacado

Preguntas frecuentes

Yes, all companies listed on Alicante Expats have English-speaking staff and extensive experience working with international clients. Many also offer services in German, Dutch, French and Scandinavian languages.
We verify Google reviews (minimum 4.3/5), years of experience (minimum 3 years), professional qualifications and certifications, and track record with international/expat clients. See our full methodology on the How We Select page.
Not from the companies we list. All provide transparent pricing regardless of nationality. We specifically exclude businesses known to charge 'expat premiums'. Prices listed are the same for Spanish and international clients.
Most listed companies offer a free initial consultation (15-30 minutes) to assess your needs and provide a quote. This is standard practice in Spain for professional services.

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