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Paid childcare

Discuss everything related to paid childcare here, including childminders, nannies, nurseries and au pairs.

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Babysitter - How to find one ??

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SabineJ · 23/06/2006 21:02

DH and myself are desperate for a night out on our own as this hasn't happened ... well for about 2 years. And no family around to give us a hand ...
How did you find your babysitter ? We don't know anyboddy around with a reliable teenager who would be able to look after a 2.8 yo and a 1yo so we will need to try something else than the word of mouth. Is a teenager such a good idea anyway ?
Some tips please, we need to find a way to go out for once !!

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DumbledoresGirl · 23/06/2006 21:07

I have only ever used teenagers. The first was in my old home. She was the dd of my friend and neighbour who also happened to be my occasional childminder. Her dd was only 14 when we first used her but I knew she had her highly qulaified mother across the street who knew my children well if anythnig happened.

Last year we moved and it has taken until very recently for me to get another babysitter. I am fortuante in that my children are at school and playgroup. I asked in playgroup and one of the women who worked there suggested her dd who seemed to do a really good job.

You could try asking in the local sixth form college if there is a noticeboard wher you could advertise for babysitters. Or ask other mothers in toddler groups/ the park/ etc who they use. Or ask in your local church? Just ideas.

lottiesmummy · 23/06/2006 22:12

sitters website

you have to join but you know you are getting reliable and proffessional sitters who are thoroughly checked out

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SabineJ · 24/06/2006 14:17

Thanks for you comments.
I did try my toddler groups but mums there seems to only have small children ...
The sisth form college noticeboard is a good idea. I will try that.

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lottiesmummy · 24/06/2006 14:23

where abouts do you live?

ssd · 24/06/2006 18:45

yes where are you?

NotQuiteCockney · 24/06/2006 18:47

Ours is the daughter of a friend. You might find some through here, or through local community (our local NCT has an informal yahoo group, which is a great place for referrals). Netmums might also be an option.

kitegirl · 25/06/2006 07:00

another recommendation for Sitters (babysitting agency) we have just started using it thanks to recommendations from MN and they are fab. Everyone they have sent have been totally professional, qualified and reassuring. They are nationwide so worth checking if they cover your area!

lottiesmummy · 25/06/2006 08:10

I'm a "sitter" and the way they checked us out was even better than a nanny agancy, very thorough, if i cud afford to I'd join so I could actually get out lol

ssd · 26/06/2006 07:39

are you me lottiesmum?!!

I'm in the same position!

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SabineJ · 26/06/2006 08:36

I live in the Teeside area.
I had a quick look at the website for the 'sitters'. Looks good and my area seems to be covered too !!
Thanks for the tips NotQuiteCockney. I think that one of the problem here is that the NCT is not well mplemented and even the toddler groups can be a bit far between ...
However, there is a childminding group so I will ask them if they would know someone (The daughter of a childinder perhaps ??)
What is Netmums ??

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erickaa · 22/02/2007 18:55

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StrawberrySnowflakes · 22/02/2007 19:33

SabineJ i am a childminder in Middlesbrough and would also consider occasional babysitting( as long as i havent just had a 15 hour shift), where in teesside are you?

StrawberrySnowflakes · 22/02/2007 19:35

oops, just realsied this was posted in june last year and last poster brought it back from depths of archives!..woops

Themis · 22/02/2007 19:40

Cheap way of advertising eh erickaa ?

daisy26 · 25/02/2007 17:34

Anyone need a trustee babysitter in Northampton area atall, in evening weeks or weekends, or in the day at weekends?

BEJ78 · 25/02/2007 19:24

Try FINDASITTER.co.uk
They were FANTASTIC for me!

daisy26 · 25/02/2007 22:08

Is it good for finding you families who need a babysitter also then?

anastasia74 · 12/03/2007 13:49

My daughter has been asked to babysit. What is the going rate these days for an evenings work? She doesnt know how much to ask for?

anastasia74 · 12/03/2007 13:52

Anyone need a babysitter in Bramley/Wickersley area of Rotherham. Have willing experienced teenager

anastasia74 · 12/03/2007 14:11

My daughter has been asked to babysit. What is the going rate these days for an evenings work? She doesnt know how much to ask for?

StrawberrySnowflakes · 12/03/2007 15:30

were are you?, im in ne england and asked for £5.25 per hour but for two children(wish id thought on cos one is 9 months and one who is 2 stays up until 10pm!, so i should have said more or made it subject to conditions!

daisy26 · 12/03/2007 16:14

I babysit in the Northamptonshire area for two parents at the mo whi i have known for a while now,but i dnt really have a rate, i just say give me wotever really,but i'm not a teenager hehe. The parents obv give me anything but within a reason amount.

majorstress · 12/03/2007 16:25

another vote for sitters here

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