Kingston Metro
Childcare & elder care in Kingston
CareLink connects Kingston families with verified caregivers for every stage of life — babysitters and nannies, after-school cover, full-time placements, and elder or patient care. Every caregiver is JCF Police Certificate verified and vouched for by the local community.
0 verified caregivers currently in Kingston
Ways CareLink helps in Kingston
Babysitters & nannies →
One-off sitting, after-school cover, and recurring nannies across Kingston. Standard rates $700–$1,000/hr.
Elder & patient care →
Companion care, live-in support, and post-hospital recovery from the same personally-vetted caregivers.
Household helpers →
Live-in or live-out helpers and nanny-helpers who blend childcare with light household support in Kingston.
Full-time placements →
A managed hire for a full-time live-out or live-in nanny — we shortlist, verify, and match.
Post a job →
Tell Kingston caregivers what you need and let verified applicants come to you.
Care rates in Kingston (JMD/hour)
| Type of care | Hourly rate |
|---|---|
| Standard (school-age) | $700–$1,000 |
| Premium (newborn / special needs / ECE) | $1,200–$1,800 |
| Urgent (under 2 hr notice) | +20% surcharge |
See the full parish-by-parish rate guide. Anything below J$425/hr is below Jamaica's national minimum wage.
Babysitters by town in Kingston
Caregivers in Kingston
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Common questions — Kingston
How much does childcare cost in Kingston?
Standard babysitting in Kingston runs $700–$1,000 JMD per hour for one or two children aged 3+. Premium rates ($1,200–$1,800/hr) apply for newborns, special needs, ECE-credentialed caregivers, or overnight care. Cash bookings waive the 10% platform fee.
Do you offer elder and patient care in Kingston?
Yes. The same four-step verification we built for childcare — JCF Police Certificate, AI document review, reference checks, and ID verification — applies to our companion, live-in, and post-hospital caregivers in Kingston. See /elder-care for details.
How are Kingston caregivers verified?
Every CareLink caregiver in Kingston uploads a current JCF Police Certificate, which we verify with AI vision plus manual review. Caregivers also complete reference checks and earn a Community Trusted badge at three or more vouches from real Jamaican families.
Why CareLink for Kingston families?
Local trust
Every caregiver is vouched for by parents and community members in Kingston Metro.
Verified Police Certificate
We collect and AI-verify every caregiver's JCF Police Record.
Pay how Jamaica pays
WiPay, bank transfer, Lynk, or cash — and confirmations on WhatsApp.