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Babysitter recommendations ?

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Expatmummie · 27/02/2011 01:10

Hi Hi,
We're fairly new to Wimbledon and coming from Australia have no idea on good reliable babysitters near Wimbledon Hill Road. DD is coming up on 14 months and my husband & I would love to go out on our own for an evening. Could anyone recommend a good babysitter please?

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NoHunIntended · 28/02/2011 15:07

G'day, and welcome to Wimbledon.

Can't vouch for any myself, but you may find this useful: www.netmums.com/boards/childcare/

NoHunIntended · 28/02/2011 15:09

Sorry, not sure if that link took you straight to the Merton group - if not, you can search by area.

gottasmile · 01/03/2011 12:16

Hi,
We're fairly new to Wimbledon too (and I'm Australian too) and I've heard that Wimbledon nannies are good and reliable. I'm about to start looking for a babysitter too and the nanny of one of ds' friends recommended them.

They do one off babysitting I was told (weekends/weeknights).

www.wimbledonnannies.co.uk/aboutus.htm

This is the website (sorry I'm hopeless at linking)

Hope that helps!

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Expatmummie · 04/03/2011 15:40

thanks ladies,
I have looked at Wimbledon nannies, but you have to join and pay pay membership. Was hoping for something a little more personable. But will keep that in mind.

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gottasmile · 04/03/2011 17:17

Yes, after I mentioned the site I had a good look at it too. Way too much for the membership. I'm back to square one too.

I'll let you know if I find out anything else.

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Expatmummie · 05/03/2011 18:52

Perhaps we can spot for each other Grin
mine is 14 months & you?

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gottasmile · 05/03/2011 19:48

Unfortunately you'd have a much harder time with mine - they're 7 and almost 3!!

I'm following up on a couple of leads I've had from another mum at my son's school, but she said they're a couple of 18 year old girls. I'm not sure I'd be comfortable with that....... although if I get desperate enough..........

Are you enjoying Wimbledon? Are you doing any classes with your dd? I do gymboree and caterpillar music which my dd loves. I've met quite a few nannies at these classes, but they work until 6.30/7pm, so they're not after any extra work!

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Expatmummie · 06/03/2011 21:11

I do Gymboree at Jitterbugs and have just started swimming lessons..we've prob passed one another and not realized it. :)
Wimbledon is great, just not so impressed with big city living.. Too many bugs over winter. Perhaps we should meet for a coffee or something.I am a stay at home mum, so would be able to help you if you're stuck... My little one loves watching the bigger kids and it's all good experience I reckon.

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FebreezeYourJeans · 06/03/2011 21:13

I am also in Wimbledon, south park gdns area and have several reliable babysitters. I don't want to post their details here but f you msg me I'll be happy to pass on their details.

gottasmile · 07/03/2011 10:59

We probably have passed each other, I mostly walk everywhere.

I'd love to meet up for a coffee, which day would suit you? Mondays and Thursdays work best for me, but I can work around my daughter's classes on the other days.

Maybe we could meet at jitterbugs?

Let me know!

FebreezeYourJeans, can I msg you too?

Thanks!

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Expatmummie · 07/03/2011 14:23

My little one is battliing an ear infection at the moment..sigh. The Joy of motherhood! Will inbox you some contact details and we can make a plan.

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