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BABYSITTERS (all those whose babysit post your details here)

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lindseyfox · 06/09/2008 20:19

Hope this is allowed as seem to be some threads on people needing babysitters and people not being keen on sitters agency, so thought those who do offer a babysitting service could add details to this thread - if not ok please could some one delete it, dont want to get into trouble!!!

AREA COVERED: LEICESTERSHIRE

TIMES AVAILABLE: weekdays from 5pm-9.30pm, Friday 5pm through til mon 7am, Week nights as overnight til 7am.

CHILDS HOME OR YOURS: Childs Home

MAXIMUM NUMBER OF CHILDREN: six children from one family, four children from different families (such as cousins/friends sharing sitter).

QUALIFICATIONS: BSC community nursing, qualified childrens nurse, basic life support, behaviour management, child protection, GCSE child development.

EXPERIENCE: Nursing,nanny, night nanny, maternity nanny, proxy parent and babysitting experience of children 0-16yrs including newborns, prem babies, twins, triplets and children with special needs.

CRB: yes may 2007

Driver: yes

RATES: £10 an hr min of £30 weeknights and £40 weekends. £175 per 24hrs for proxy parent. (£7.50 an hr til dec 2008 for those living in thorpe astley)

CONTACT DETAILS: [email protected]

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botherednanny · 02/10/2008 15:53

hi catfeena, I would like to discuss possible babysitting with you too - if you could email me on [email protected] that would be great!

JannaT · 02/10/2008 21:13

AREA COVERED:
Central/South west London, am currently based in Battersea, anywhere within reasonable travelling distance
OR
can do weekends in South Somerset as my parents live there and I go back on occasional weekends

TIMES AVAILABLE:
Mon-Thursday from 7.15pm
All day Friday and weekends

CHILDS HOME OR YOURS: Childs Home

MAXIMUM NUMBER OF CHILDREN:
Four

QUALIFICATIONS:
BA Early Childhood Stuides

EXPERIENCE:
10 years in various settings, 2 and a half years as private nanny. Looked after newborns to 14 years. Main and most recent experince with babies/toddlers.

CRB:
From October 2007

Driver:
Yes- don't own a car in London but do have access to a car in Somerset

RATES:
£10 per hour, £12 after midnight

CONTACT DETAILS:
[email protected]

I am currently working as a temporary nanny covering a nannies maternity leave. I'm looking for a new job, preferably in central London from February onwards for any length of time.

tw70 · 03/10/2008 14:45

Is there anyone who babysits in Bath? Going there for a holiday tomorrow till Thursday, and would like an evening out with my DH!

lindseyfox · 03/10/2008 15:45

tw70 my brother is a student there he is exteremely good with children and has experience with my nieces and nephews from birth and pne was born at 23wks as well all 3 of them are only 2,2 and 1 now, also experience with cousins aged 10 and 5 from birth really.

He is 19yrs old and doing a maths degree.

email me [email protected] and I will get in touch with him.

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lindseyfox · 03/10/2008 15:45

tw70 my brother is a student there he is exteremely good with children and has experience with my nieces and nephews from birth and pne was born at 23wks as well all 3 of them are only 2,2 and 1 now, also experience with cousins aged 10 and 5 from birth really.

He is 19yrs old and doing a maths degree.

email me [email protected] and I will get in touch with him.

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Claire2301 · 04/10/2008 19:17

Hi

Have been an nanny in Ireland (6 months) and Au Pair in France (15 months) Loads of experience with children.

Live just outside Cambridge and would be happy to travel around 20-30mins.

£7 an hour, can provide references, first aid, CRB and a driver.

If you would like more information my email is: [email protected]

Thanks

Claire

SimpleAsABC · 05/10/2008 12:00

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ButterflyBessie · 07/10/2008 18:18

Gosh most of you charge at least double what we pay for a babysitter, and yes they are CRB checked etc etc

We are lucky , I couldn't afford to go out on your rates!!

lindseyfox · 07/10/2008 18:51

I guess it depends what you are willing to babysit for.

I dont ever need the extra money and do it because I enjoy it, equally I am not going to give up my evenings/weekends for less than what I charge.

Most families who contact me do so because I am a qualified childrens nurse and they have young babies or toddlers and fully expect to pay what I charge.

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ilove · 07/10/2008 19:35

AREA COVERED: Leeds, Bradford, other WY areas negotiable

TIMES AVAILABLE: Any night from 6.30pm

CHILDS HOME OR YOURS: Childs Home

MAXIMUM NUMBER OF CHILDREN: Up to 4

QUALIFICATIONS: Qualifying as Foster Parents, Host Parent for CCP (Chernobyl Children's Project), Secretary to Pre-School

EXPERIENCE: As above, First Aid Trained.

CRB: Yes - most recent June 2008

DRIVER: Yes

SMOKER: No

RATES: from £8 an hr (min of 4 hours)

CONTACT DETAILS
[email protected]

EssexNanny · 12/10/2008 14:43

AREA COVERED: South Essex- Southend, Leigh, Rayleigh, Hockley, Wickford, Billericay, Shenfield, Chelmsford and surrounding areas.

TIMES AVAILABLE:
Friday Evenings after 7.30pm
Weekend Daytime and Evenings

CHILDS HOME OR YOURS: Child's Home

MAXIMUM NUMBER OF CHILDREN: 4

QUALIFICATIONS:
Diploma in Nursery Nursing (NNEB)

EXPERIENCE:
9 years nanny experience, with children aged newborn- 15 years, including twins.

CRB: Yes

Public Liability Insurance: No

Driver: Yes

RATES:
£8 per hour (3 hour minimum)

Contact: [email protected]

lindseyfox · 27/10/2008 17:18

just bumping so it stays on first page esp with everyone booking those xmas work nights out.

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eeyore12 · 04/11/2008 20:39

AREA COVERED: Anywhere within 30 mins travel from Epsom Surrey- including Ashtead, Woking, Weybridge, Surbition, Richmond, Sutton, Cheam, Ewell, Chessington

TIMES AVAILABLE: weekdays from 7.30pm-12pm Weekends Fri from 7.30pm to anytime,Sat from anytime to anytime, Sunday from anytime- 12am Monday

CHILDS HOME OR YOURS: Childs Home

MAXIMUM NUMBER OF CHILDREN: four children whether from one family of different families(such as cousins/friends sharing sitter).

QUALIFICATIONS: NNEB, CACHE advanced baby practioner, sleeptite nannies advanced nanny cert, sleeptite nannies Maternity nanny cert, IAIM baby massage instructor

EXPERIENCE: Day nurseries,nanny, overseas nanny,proxy parent and babysitting experience of children aged 1 week-13yrs including several sets of twins.

CRB: yes March 2007

Driver: yes

RATES: £8 an hr, no min number of hours. £150 per 24hrs for proxy parent.

CONTACT DETAILS: [email protected]

carovna · 05/11/2008 10:26

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twinmama08 · 05/11/2008 11:51

Looking for Mothers Help/Live out Daily AuPair who can do the occasional babysitting in the Bucks area (Aylesbury to be precise) ASAP.

Car driver preferred, with experience with Twins (but not necessarily essential..) CRB check, First Aid training and qualifications desirable. Pls email [email protected] if interested or you know somebody who might be, with salary expectations, availability (but flexibility required as mum works 2 days a week). Thanks!

lindseyfox · 07/11/2008 15:46

just bumping up again

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juneybean · 08/11/2008 13:03

AREA COVERED: Tyne and Wear, County Durham

TIMES AVAILABLE: Week Nights 7pm onwards, Weekends all day and night, will do overnights.

CHILDS HOME OR YOURS: Both

MAXIMUM NUMBER OF CHILDREN: Dependent on childrens ages.

QUALIFICATIONS: BTEC National in Early Years Level 3, First Aid Certificate, working towards Level 4 in Early Years Practice

EXPERIENCE: Nannied for child aged 6 months to 2 years. Currently a nursery nurse with children aged 5 months to 4 years

CRB: Yes Sept 2008

Driver: Yes

RATES: £5 an hour for a minimum of 3 hours.

CONTACT DETAILS: [email protected]

navyeyelasH · 10/11/2008 20:01

bump!

halia · 10/11/2008 20:40

AREA COVERED: E.Yorks, Hull, Beverely, Cottingham, Anlaby, Kirkella, Brough

TIMES AVAILABLE: Evenings after 7pm, from Janaury weekdays 9am - 5pm.

CHILDS HOME OR YOURS: Evening babysitting in your home, daytimes my home or yours.

MAXIMUM NUMBER OF CHILDREN: 3, any ages. Worked with teenagers as well as cute little bundles!

QUALIFICATIONS: life experience!

EXPERIENCE: Older sister, youth worker, teaching assistant, supply teaching and parent to one 3 yr old.

CRB:

Driver: No

RATES: Negotiable, £4-£8/hr

CONTACT DETAILS: [email protected]

Nov/Dec: evening babysitting 7pm - 1am 7 nights a week.
Also available 9am - 12pm for hairdresser appointments/ Xmas shopping trips/ Gym visits etc!

I'm leaving my job at Christmas and looking to earn some extra money, my son goes to preschool 2 days a week so I can travel to babysit Mon/Tues. Other days I can babysit alongside my own son.

Happy to do one-offs, short notice bookings or regular arrangements.

anyoneoutthere · 17/11/2008 15:30
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lindseyfox · 19/11/2008 16:53

bumping to keep near the top, ready for all those xmas and new year parties!!

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lizstokes · 19/11/2008 18:39

I am 30 years old and am a qualified teacher, I also work part time as a nanny/babysitter/night nanny. I have taught both primary and secondary aged children and currently work with children with emotional, behavioural and academic difficulties.

In addition to my teaching experience, I have over 15 years experience looking after children 0-16yrs including newborns, twins and children with special needs. I have experience as a teacher, nanny, night nanny, proxy parent and babysitter.

I am available weekday evenings from 4pm, weekends and state school holidays. I am available for night nannying up to 5 nights per week from 7pm-7am (times are flexible) to care for young babies through the night whilst parents are catching up on sleep.

Please email for cv and details of my experience.
[email protected]

lizstokes · 19/11/2008 18:41

wooops, forgot to say I am able to cover the Derby/Nottingham/Leicestershire areas

debs40 · 19/11/2008 19:13

Anyone available for regular babysitting in Salisbury?

We have a 2 year old (nearly 3) and a 5 year old and pay well!

chloemegjess · 19/11/2008 21:12

Hello. I am a babysitter.

Areas covered - Buckinghamshire and Middlesex

Times available: Varies so please ask for updated details.

CHILDS HOME OR YOURS: Can do both. Cheaper at my home but will drive to you if prefered. Fully registered to have children at my home.

MAXIMUM NUMBER OF CHILDREN: Flexiable

QUALIFICATIONS: NVQ level 2 in Early years, first Aid, CRB, Food Hygiene, and I am continuing training at present

Experience: 2 years work in Private day nursery, 2.5 years working in a Primary school, have also done temp work as Nanny/Babysitter. I am a Mum myself and I am a fully registered Childminder with public liability insurance.

CRB: Yes and so has my husband if you were to come to us.

Driver: Yes

Rates: Vary (as I feel looking after a sleeping child is very different to looking after 4 awake children for example.)

Contact details : [email protected]
01895251409 or 07950559990