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Help Centre (prospect parent) 

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Sitters can provide childcare at the last minute.

Emergency childcare

Our services

Daytime childcare

Evening babysitting

Hotel & holiday childcare

Wedding & event childcare

Overnight childcare

How do you select your sitters?

Sitter ID

Do your sitters have DBS checks?

What experience does your agency have?

Public liability insurance

Trust & safety

What does membership cost?

What are the hourly rates?

What is a service fee?

Can I cancel my membership?

Membership & costs

What can I expect my sitter to do?

Tips for your first booking

Provisions for your sitter

What to expect during a booking

How does Sitters work?

I'm nervous about leaving my child?

Can I choose my sitter?

Do your sitters have newborn experience?

How many children can you look after?

Can I meet my sitter before the booking?

Do you care for children with additional needs?

Do you provide a school pick-up service?

What are the earliest/latest times I can book?

How much notice do you need for a booking?

How long will it take to fill my booking?

How to make a booking

What's the minimum booking duration?

FAQs

How do I download the Sitters app?

Can I use Sitters without the app?

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Emergency childcareUpdated 6 months ago