Trusted childcare for families in Pontefract & surrounding areas Trusted childcare for families in Pontefract & surrounding areas Get started here I'm looking for: Evening babysitting Emergency childcare Daytime childcare Hotel childminding We've got you covered We have 133 approved, fully-vetted childcarers available for babysitting in Pontefract and neighbouring areas. Whether you want help to reclaim your social life, manage your career or grab a few hours of child-free time... we can deliver award winning childcare to your door. Childcare made simple With easy online booking, we can have a childcare professional at your door in as little as 90 minutes Sitters' trusted, local network of babysitters are personally checked and picked by our family for your family Enjoy peace of mind knowing your childcare is covered for less than £6 per month Loved and trusted by families nationwide on millions of occasions since 1967 Childcare professionals All Sitters childcarers have worked with children on a daily basis in professional childcare roles (such as childminders, nursery nurses, nannies, teachers, midwives, paediatric nurses and teaching assistants). When you book with Sitters, you’ll get only the very best childcare professionals for your family. From newborns to teens, we'll match your family with experienced sitters local to you. How it works 1 Register online It’s free to register. Simply enter the postcode where you need childcare to browse sitter profiles and reviews. 2 Provide booking details We’ll match your family’s needs with childcare professionals. 3 Your sitter will call For peace of mind your sitter will call prior to every booking, giving you a chance to discuss your requirements. 4 Enjoy your freedom Your sitter will ensure your little ones are safe and happy. Then simply pay them when the booking is complete. Professional childcare, whenever you need it Evening and overnight babysitting Cost effective daytime childcare ‐ you'll pay per hour, not per child Emergency childcare within as little as 90 minutes Childcare on-the-go, in hotels and on holiday nationwide Great value childcare We know that your children are priceless, but we feel that great childcare should be affordable for everyone. Sitters membership costs less than £6 per month and babysitting rates are the most competitive you’ll find. And there's nothing to pay until after your first booking takes place. Families local to you love Sitters Families local to you love Sitters Maxine arrived and immediately made a proessional and reassuring impression. Our 8 month old is becoming aware of who mummy and daddy are and where they are so is quite clingy. At first there were tears when we introduced Maxine but Maxine came and played with myself and our daughter on the floor and our daughter soon was happily playing and comfortable with her. She sent us a text confirming all was well me way through the evening which gave us piece of mind. Would have no hesitation in recommending Maxine. Find out hourly babysitting rates in your area: Watch the video 3 year old Martha (and mum Anna) tell us why they loved their first Sitters experience Sitters childcarers love what they do One of our lovely carers Pauline, a qualified nursery nurse and part of the Sitters family since 2002, tells us why she loves doing what she does: Loved by our families since 2003, Susan has sat for Sitters families on over 1,500 occasions. Here she explains why she loves working in childcare: Having sat for Sitters families on more than 1,800 occasions, our wonderful carer Sue explains why she loves meeting new families: "I have been working with Sitters for 17 years now and over that time I have met many lovely families. The Sitters service is professional, fast and reliable and I love the fact you can receive feedback from families. The application process is thorough so families can be assured their children will receive the best of care." "I've worked with children for over 30 years. Sitters is perfect for me, it gives me flexibility, the team are always available to help and the families are lovely." "Joining Sitters was the best thing I have ever done! It gives me the freedom to work around my school hours and I love that my name changes at every sitting..."shoe", "soup"... occasionally I get "Sue"!!" Families local to you love Sitters Families local to you love Sitters Tracey phoned the night before to introduce herself and find out about the children as she had an early introduction to them the next day which was nice. She went straight in at the deep end as they had only just woke up but seemed at ease with her when I left and when I returned they told me all about their day and had done lots of activities and were so happy that she had played games with them too. They would be very pleased to have Tracey look after them agin as would I. Get started by telling us where you need childcare: Childcare with confidence Sitters childcarers must have at least 2 years' recent, professional childcare experience Every sitter is carefully interviewed by one of our skilled recruitment team We undertake thorough background and identity checks Ratings and reviews are available online for you to read before you book Watch the video Danielle, Bailey and Delilah talk about how they found their first experience using Sitters Register and read reviews by parents in your area: Families local to you love Sitters Families local to you love Sitters Rachel has stayed with my children before so she came prepared with some activities to do with them having pre checked suitability with me. Much appreciated by all of us. Children were happy and had a good evening and so did I knowing they were well cared for. I asked for an update and was given so and she confirmed once they were asleep too. Thank you Racheal and see you again soon! More reasons to love Sitters 1. We're hereto help We're just a phone call away before, during or after your booking. 2. Tailoredcare We’ll match your family’s needs with childcare professionals. 3. No commitmentguarantee There's nothing to pay until after your first booking takes place. And you're free to cancel your membership at any time. 4. Sitters childcarers love their work The babysitters you'll meet love working with children and you'll find they are quick to put you and your family at ease 5. You're fullyinsured To give you additional peace of mind, all of our sitters are covered by £5m public liability insurance 6. We offer greatvalue We aim to offer you the very best childcare at the most competitive rates available Get started by telling us where you need childcare: