Edmonton · In-home care

Care that comes home.

Babysitting, respite care and senior companionship for Edmonton families. Warm, neighbourly and booked directly with us, so the help comes to your door.

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Babysitting Respite care Senior companionship All Edmonton neighbourhoods

Services for Edmonton families

Warm, neighbourly help, right at your door.

From after-school evenings to a weekend of respite or a weekly visit for an older parent, care happens in your own home, on your family's routine.

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Babysitting

Evenings, weekends and after-school. Familiar routines, gentle play and a calm hand at home.

  • Infants to teens, homework & meal prep
  • After-school pickup & active play
  • Date-night & weekend coverage
  • Photo updates during care

Typical local rates $19–$28/hr

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Respite care

Compassionate respite for families navigating autism, ADHD and developmental differences. Calm, patient companionship with thoughtful routines.

  • Behavioural support & inclusive play
  • Overnight & weekend relief
  • Detailed handover notes & logs
  • Receipts for funding programs

Typical local rates $24–$32/hr

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Senior companionship

Friendly visits for conversation, light help around the home and peace of mind for the whole family.

  • Companionship, walks & social visits
  • Meal prep, light housekeeping, errands
  • Medication reminders & appointments
  • Dementia & mobility support

Rates Discussed when you reach out

How it works

Care comes to you, in three simple steps.

  1. Share your family & schedule

    Tell us ages, routines and what would help most, plus your postal code and timing. It takes about two minutes.

  2. Get matched with support near you

    We talk through babysitting, respite or companionship options that fit your family and your part of Edmonton.

  3. Welcome care at home

    Agree on timing and details. Support comes to you, so everyone stays comfortable in their own space.

Why Nest Neighbour

Neighbourly care, kept simple.

Direct booking, no hidden fees, and care that fits your family's routine instead of the other way around.

Tell us what matters to your family and we'll talk it through before care starts.

  • Neighbourly

    Local, in-home help across Edmonton. Care happens where your family is most at ease.

  • Direct booking

    You deal with us directly, from the first email to the details of each visit.

  • No agency mark-up

    Free to reach out, with typical local rates and no agency fees on top.

  • Clear communication

    Plain answers about timing, rates and routines, plus photo updates during babysitting.

  • Handover notes

    Detailed notes and logs at the end of respite care, so you know how the time went.

FAQ

Good questions, plain answers.

Something else on your mind? Ask in the inquiry form. It comes straight to our inbox.

How does Nest Neighbour work?

Share your family's ages, schedule and support needs. We talk through babysitting, respite or senior companionship options with you, then agree on the details and care comes to your home.

How much does it cost?

It's free to reach out. Typical local rates are $19–$28/hr for babysitting and $24–$32/hr for specialized respite in Edmonton. We'll confirm pricing for your situation before care starts. No agency mark-up.

Do you cover all Edmonton neighbourhoods?

Yes, we work with families across Edmonton. Include your postal code and preferred times so we can find support near you.

What about last-minute or overnight care?

Evenings, weekends, overnights and short-notice requests are all welcome. Put your timing in the inquiry form and we'll do our best to find a fit.

How do I get started?

Use the inquiry form below. It goes directly to [email protected], and we reply by email with next steps.

Request care

Ready for caring help at home?

Tell us what you need and we'll reply by email with next steps. It's free to reach out.

  • Babysitting for evenings, weekends & after-school
  • Respite with calm, patient routines
  • Senior companionship & light help at home

Prefer email? [email protected]

Inquiry form

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Your inquiry is emailed to [email protected]. We only use your details to reply about care.