Emergency childcare: Need to go to work? Working from home?

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Your childcare covered

With easy online booking, we can have a sitter at your door in as little as 90 minutes

Sitters' trusted, local network of childcarers are personally checked and picked by our family for your family

Enjoy peace of mind knowing your access to childcare is covered for less than £6 per month

Loved and trusted by families nationwide on millions of occasions since 1967


Is your back-up plan in place?

Breakdowns in childcare arrangements can be really stressful.

We provide much-needed backup by delivering experienced childcare professionals to your door at short-notice.

So you can get your day back on track, knowing your children are safely cared for.

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How it works

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1. Register free

It's free to register. Simply enter the postcode where you need childcare to browse sitter profiles and reviews.

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2. Provide booking details

We'll match your family's needs with childcare professionals and let you know when we've found a sitter for your booking.

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3. Your sitter will be in touch

For peace of mind, your sitter will contact you before every booking, giving you a chance to discuss your requirements.

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4. Enjoy your freedom

Your sitter will ensure your children are safe and happy. Then simply pay them for their time at the end of the booking.


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.
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Great value emergency childcare cover

  • We know your children are priceless, but we feel that great childcare should be affordable for everyone.
  • Sitters membership costs just £17.99 for 3 months (that's less than £6 per month) and hourly rates are per family - not per child.
  • There are no upfront costs and there's nothing to pay until after your first booking takes place.
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Why parents turn to Sitters childcare

  • Trusted childcare cover when you need to go to work or work from home
  • Back-up cover when your usual plans fall through
  • Attend urgent appointments or meetings that you just can't miss
  • Childcare options when you need to support family or friends
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Find local approved sitters near you

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"Love that you can book last minute"

"Every single sitter we've had over many years has been a big hit with my children. I love that you can book last minute, especially when I need emergency childcare, meaning I can go out to work when my normal plans have fallen through. I cannot recommend this service highly enough."

Katie, Billie & Harpur, Dorset

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Professional childcare, whenever you need it

Evening and overnight babysitting

Cost effective daytime childcare ‐ hourly rates are per hour, not per child

Emergency childcare within as little as 90 minutes

Childcare on-the-go, in hotels and on holiday nationwide


Sitters childcarers love what they do

"Adrash stood in for my nanny and needed no guidance. She's clearly incredibly experienced with children. Very warm and loving - perfect for a baby. I would use her forever if I could - a Godsend!"

"Andrea was full of energy and enthusiasm. Lovely and friendly yet confident. Totally unflappable. My seven year old daughter warmed to her immediately. That is the best test of all."

"Sue was an instant hit with my 3 year old who is usually very clingy with me. This morning the first thing he asked was "Where's Sue?" I would definitely recommend Sue and use her services again."

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"An essential lifeline"

"I have used Sitters for years. As a single parent, it's an essential lifeline for me. The sitters I have had to date have been amazing. Definitely child orientated, friendly and most importantly I feel secure leaving my child with them. I would not hesitate to recommend them."

Merrisha G, Walsall

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Childcare with confidence

All our sitters 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

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"Our go-to service for childcare"

"Always reliable, professional and secure. Any parent is naturally very worried about leaving their children with a complete stranger for a few hours, but in all our experiences with Sitters, our nerves have always been calmed as soon as their carers walk through the door. They are always our go-to service for childcare any day."

The Boakye Family, Kent

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More reasons to love Sitters

1. We're here
to help

We're just a phone call away before, during or after your booking.

2. Tailored
care

We’ll match your family’s needs with childcare professionals.

3. No commitment
guarantee

There are no upfront costs 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 fully
insured

To give you additional peace of mind, all of our sitters are covered by £5m public liability insurance.

6. We offer great
value

Sitters' childcare rates are per hour, regardless of the number of children, giving you great value.

Download the free Sitters app

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