Confinement Nannies in Singapore: 4 confinement nanny agencies · live-in nanny via agency typically S$2,500–S$4,500 per confinement
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How much do confinement nannies charge in Singapore?
A 28-day live-in nanny is the main cost. Her experience, whether she comes through an agency or is freelance, festive periods such as Chinese New Year, and twins all push the fee up. A Malaysian nanny also adds the MOM levy, insurance and transport.
Live-in nanny via agency (28 days)
S$2,500–S$4,500 per confinement
Sources range from $2,500 to $3,500 up to $3,500 to $4,500; one agency figure starts at $3,800
Freelance live-in nanny (28 days)
S$3,300–S$4,500 per confinement
Experienced Singaporean nannies can charge up to $1,000 more
Part-time confinement help (28 days)
S$2,800–S$3,500 per confinement
Ang bao (first and last day combined)
S$180–S$500 per confinement
Some agencies set a fixed amount
MOM levy for a Malaysian nanny
S$60–S$300 per month
$60 if the baby is a Singapore citizen, otherwise $300; prorated
Medical insurance for the nanny
S$250–S$600 per policy
Sources: Income Insurance: Confinement nanny in Singapore; DollarsAndSense: How much it costs to hire a confinement nanny; Aunty.sg: Additional costs of hiring a confinement nanny. Prices in SGD, before GST unless stated.
What licence should a confinement nanny agency have?
Work Permit for confinement nanny
Ministry of Manpower · Required by law
Required to employ a foreign confinement nanny. She must be Malaysian, at least 23 and below 70; the employer must be 21 or older with a newborn under 4 months. Valid up to 16 weeks from birth and not renewable.
Check the official registerEmployment Agency licence (if you use an agency)
Ministry of Manpower · Required by law
Agencies placing confinement nannies must be MOM-licensed; check them on the EA Directory.
Check the official register
How to choose a confinement nanny agency
- Apply for the Work Permit early. Its validity runs from your baby's date of birth, so applying after the birth shortens it.
- If you use an agency, check its licence and demerit points on MOM's EA Directory.
- Agree in writing on dates, duties (baby care, confinement meals, light housework), rest time, and what happens if the baby arrives early or late.
- Budget for the levy ($60 a month for a citizen baby, otherwise $300) and medical insurance on top of her fee.
- Ask for references from recent families, especially for twins or premature babies.
Red flags
- A nanny or agent suggesting she work without a Work Permit, or on a social visit pass.
- An agency not on MOM's EA Directory.
- Asking her to also work at another household, such as a relative's. She may only work at your residence.
Questions to ask before you book
- Will you or I apply for the Work Permit, and who pays the levy and insurance?
- What exactly is included: night feeds, confinement cooking, laundry, care of the mother?
- What happens if my baby arrives early or late?
- Is there a red packet or extra fee for twins, public holidays or extending her stay?
Questions about confinement nannies in Singapore
Do I need a Work Permit for a confinement nanny?
Yes, for a foreign confinement nanny. MOM's Work Permit for confinement nanny is only for Malaysians aged 23 to below 70. The employer must be at least 21 with a newborn under four months. The permit lasts up to 16 weeks from the baby's birth, cannot be renewed, and the nanny may only work at your residence.
How much is the levy for a confinement nanny?
The levy is $60 a month if your newborn is a Singapore citizen, or $300 a month if not. If you also employ a domestic helper, the levies are combined and deducted by GIRO. You must also buy medical insurance; policies starting on or after 1 July 2023 need at least $60,000 of annual cover.
Can my maid be my confinement nanny?
Your domestic helper can help with the baby as part of household work under her own Work Permit. A separately hired confinement nanny from Malaysia needs her own confinement nanny Work Permit and levy. You cannot ask either worker to work for another household.
How many confinement nannies are there in Singapore?
Lookup lists 4 confinement nannies in Singapore as of October 2026, with the largest concentration in Ang Mo Kio (1). Listings are compiled from government registers and open map data and refreshed regularly.