Hire a Verified Nanny in Jamaica
CareLink connects Jamaican families with verified, vouched-for nannies — live-in, live-out, after-school, and newborn care. Every nanny is JCF Police-Certificate verified and reference-checked by our team.
Care that fits
Four ways to hire a nanny in Jamaica
Live-in nanny
Mon–Fri or Mon–Sat. Stays in dedicated quarters. J$120K–250K/mo + room & board.
Live-out full-time
7 AM–6 PM weekdays. Returns home each night. J$80K–160K/mo.
After-school nanny
3 PM–7 PM Mon–Fri. School pickup, homework, supper. J$35K–65K/mo.
Newborn specialist
First-year care with feeding, sleep training, paediatric protocols. Premium rates apply.
Available nannies on CareLink
Sorted by experience. Filter by parish, certifications, and rate on the find-a-sitter page.
Frequently asked
Hiring a nanny in Jamaica — your questions answered
› How much does a nanny cost in Jamaica per month?
Live-out nannies in Kingston Metro run J$80,000–J$160,000/month for full-time Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM. Live-in nannies range J$120,000–J$250,000/month plus room and board. Smaller parishes (Manchester, Clarendon, St. Elizabeth) are 20–30% below Kingston rates. ECE-credentialed nannies and newborn specialists command 30–50% premiums.
› What's the difference between a nanny and a babysitter?
A babysitter is hired ad-hoc for hours, evenings, weekends, or urgent care. A nanny is a regular weekly arrangement — typically 5 days a week, focused on one family's children, often handling school pickup, meals, homework, and routine care. CareLink covers both. See /blog/live-in-vs-live-out-nanny-jamaica for the deep comparison.
› Do nannies need a JCF Police Certificate?
Yes — every CareLink nanny must submit a current JCF Police Certificate (J$3,000, 21 working days through normal service, 5 working days express at J$6,000). We verify it via AI vision plus a manual review. CareLink reimburses the cert cost on the nanny's first completed booking. See /blog/jcf-police-record-guide-jamaica for the full walkthrough.
› Can I legally hire a nanny in Jamaica?
Yes, but you must register her with NIS, NHT, and PAYE if she works regular weekly hours and earns above the threshold. Full guidance at /blog/legally-hire-helper-jamaica-nis-nht-paye. CareLink does not handle payroll filings — that's your employer obligation — but we surface compliant rates and provide a starter contract template at /blog/jamaican-nanny-contract-template.
› Where do you have nannies available?
All 14 parishes. Strongest availability in Kingston, St. Andrew, St. Catherine (Portmore + Spanish Town), St. James (Montego Bay), and Manchester (Mandeville). Filter by parish on /find-a-sitter to see who's available near you.
› Can I interview the nanny before committing?
Yes — every CareLink nanny relationship starts with a paid trial run (typically a 4-hour shift). Both sides reserve the right to walk away with no obligation after the trial. See /blog/red-flags-nanny-trial-run-jamaica for what to watch for.
› Do you have nannies who can drive?
Yes — about 35% of CareLink nannies have own transport. Critical if you live in the hills (Stony Hill, Jacks Hill, Skyline Drive) or need school runs. Filter for 'Own transport' on /find-a-sitter.
› I'm Jamaican abroad and want to hire a nanny for my mother — can you help?
Yes — the Diaspora flow at /diaspora is built exactly for this. Pay in USD via PayPal, message the nanny on WhatsApp, get weekly check-in photos and updates. Many families abroad use CareLink for elder-companion care for parents in Jamaica (separately from babysitting/nanny).