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Amélie is a highly regarded babysitter, known for her kindness, punctuality, and ability to connect with children. Parents strongly recommend her for her professionalism and caring approach during babysitting sessions.
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Member for 6 years
Camille is highly regarded by families for her easy rapport with children and her ability to quickly establish a connection. She is often described as gentle, punctual, and autonomous. One review mentions a last-minute cancellation due to illness.
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Member for 10 years
Elisa is a highly regarded babysitter known for her reliability and ease with children. Parents highlight her ability to create a reassuring and fun environment, making her a recommended choice by many families.
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Member for 8 years
Alienor is a highly regarded babysitter, receiving predominantly positive feedback. Parents highlight her ability to connect well with children and manage multiple kids with ease. She is recommended for her professionalism and kindness.
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Member for 7 years
Kenza is a highly appreciated babysitter, punctual and gentle. Parents highlight her ability to manage multiple children with ease and create a pleasant environment. Feedback is overwhelmingly positive, enthusiastically recommending her services.
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Member for 3 years
Bonjour ! Je m'appelle Anne-Sarah, j'ai 26 ans et je possède le BAFA depuis mes 17 ans. Chaque été, je fais de nombreuses colonies et centre de vacances en tant qu'animatrice et directrice adjointe. Je suis dynamique, attentionnée et expérimentée. J'ai été jeune fille aupair à Londres, où je m'occupais de 2 enfants (3 et 5 ans) . Me plaisant énormément dans cette ville, je suis de retour. N'hésitez pas à m'appeler pour organiser une rencontre avant le babysitting : **********
Member for 9 years
Camille is often described as sweet, punctual, and professional. Families appreciate her positive interaction with children, who feel comfortable with her. She is recommended for her extensive experience and enthusiasm.
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Member for 7 years
Amel is a highly appreciated babysitter, often described as kind, punctual, and reliable. Parents highlight her ability to bond with children and keep them entertained in a safe manner. Highly recommended.
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Member for 5 years
Claire is a highly appreciated babysitter, often described as gentle, punctual, and comfortable with children. Parents highlight her ability to establish good rapport with kids, making babysitting experiences enjoyable and reassuring.
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Member for 8 years
Blandine is a highly regarded babysitter, receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback. Parents highlight her reliability, kindness, and ability to manage children with ease. She comes highly recommended by families.
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Member for 5 years
Lina is a highly regarded babysitter, with numerous positive reviews highlighting her kindness, attentiveness, and ability to manage children patiently. A recent review mentioned a no-show incident, but this remains an exception.
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Member for 4 years
Chers parents, je m’appelle Pia, j’ai 27 ans et je fais du baby sitting très régulièrement depuis l’âge de 14 ans. Je suis partie plusieurs fois en vacances avec des familles, j’ai l’habitude des bébés et jeunes enfants et j’ai toujours eu un très bon contact avec eux. N’hésitez pas à me faire confiance !
Member for 8 years
Laetitia is a highly appreciated babysitter, punctual and dedicated. The children love her for her patience and kindness. However, one review mentioned an evening spent in front of a screen instead of playing, which was disappointing.
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Member for 8 years
Sandra is a highly regarded babysitter, punctual and gentle with children. Parents recommend her for her professionalism and ability to connect well with kids, even the youngest ones.
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Member for 7 years
Colombine is appreciated by families for her kindness, patience and calm attention with children, who often enjoy her company. Parents highlight her punctuality and how smoothly she handles dinner and bedtime. Many families recommend her and book her again.
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Member for 6 years
Je suis Tiphaine, une jeune étudiante de 22 ans. Après avoir suivie une scolarité en classe bilingue et obtenue un bac S avec Mention, je poursuis mes études de Biochimie/Biotechnologie à Imperial College à Londres. J’ai deux frères et apprécie énormément les moments passés entourée de ma famille. Je suis sportive de haut-niveau en aviron et je considère le sport comme faisant partie de mon équilibre au quotidien. En parallèle, j’ai toujours fait du baby-sitting durant mes années lycée, appréciant beaucoup les enfants. Dynamique, volontaire et attentionnée, je suis très à l’aise avec les enfants. Cela m’a permis aussi de me responsabiliser.
Member for 9 years
Alix is a highly regarded babysitter, always punctual and engaging. Children adore her and feel secure in her care. Parents highlight her kindness and efficiency. Feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with strong recommendations for her services.
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Member for 8 years
Helena is a highly regarded babysitter, punctual and reliable. Parents highlight her ability to connect well with children, her kindness, and her dedication. She is often recommended for her friendliness and professionalism.
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Member for 2 years
Elisabeth is a highly regarded babysitter known for her gentleness, punctuality, and ability to make children feel comfortable. Parents highly recommend her for her reliability and attentiveness towards the kids.
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Member for 6 years
Lea is a highly regarded babysitter known for her kindness, patience, and ability to reassure children. Parents express complete trust in her, and children always seem delighted to spend time with her.
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Member for 6 years
4,9/5Average rating of 4,9 given by parents to our babysitters among 543+ available profiles.
£11.52 per hourThe average babysitting rate is £11.52/h. Profiles suited to a wide range of needs.
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Camille est très ponctuelle et douce avec les enfants. Notre fille a passé un très bon moment avec elle. Nous la recommandons!
Gersende
Merci à Sofia pour sa disponibilité et la communication très fluide
Hadrien
Super baby-sitting avec Hermine.
Joséphine
Our daughter loved Camille who arrived very punctual and was flexible as we needed her a bit earlier. She is fun, professional and we would recommend Camille to anyone. Thank you!
Alexandre
Nous Avons beaucoup aime Paola
Chandy
Alice is very nice and kept us updated even as everything went fine which is really appreciated. Can only recommend!
Lorraine
Very nice and reliable
Iris
Adèle est géniale, mes enfants l’ont adorée et ont demandé quand est-ce qu’elle pourrait revenir jouer :) Je reco ++
Marie
In London, Babysittor helps you find a babysitter with great reviews: every profile shows a verified ID document, parent reviews and a babysitting history. You can compare several babysitters near you before choosing.
Evening and weekend care is among the most requested in London: date nights, dinners with friends, events. Babysittor lets you find an available babysitter for these slots near you.
In a city like London, it's often possible to find a babysitter quickly, including for last-minute care. The more specific your request (times, children's ages), the faster the replies.
In London, Babysittor works for both one-off and regular needs (after-school, Wednesdays, school holidays). Keeping the same babysitter over time reassures both children and parents.
Babysitters in London care for children of all ages, from toddlers to older kids: bottle-feeding, changing, games, trips to the park, homework help or bedtime. You pick a profile based on your children's ages and your needs.
Parents in London choose Babysittor for peace of mind: verified ID documents, authentic reviews and secure in-app payment. You organise care near you, with no middleman.
In London, the average hourly rate observed on Babysittor is approximately £11.52 per hour. For reference, the UK National Living Wage is £12.71/h (21+, April 2026), though most casual babysitters set their own rates by mutual agreement. Rates vary depending on experience, number of children, and time of day.
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With nearly 9 million inhabitants, London is one of Europe's largest and most dynamic cities. From the leafy streets of Kensington to the creative buzz of Hackney, from the village feel of Camden to the maritime charm of Greenwich, families across the capital face the same daily challenge: finding reliable childcare that fits their busy, unpredictable lives. London's nursery and childminder system is famously competitive, with long waiting lists and costs among the highest in Europe. The average cost of a full-time nursery place in London exceeds £1,500 per month, and many families wait months for a place. That's why babysitting has become an essential complement for thousands of London families, whether it's for school pick-ups, evening cover, weekend activities or simply to give parents a well-deserved break from the relentless pace of city life.
The demand for babysitters varies significantly across London's diverse boroughs. In family-friendly South London areas like Clapham, Battersea and Dulwich, after-school babysitting is in high demand, with parents needing someone to bridge the gap between the school run and their return from work in the City or Canary Wharf. In central and West London neighbourhoods such as Notting Hill, Marylebone, Chelsea or Islington, evening and weekend babysitting dominates, as parents seek reliable cover for dinners, theatre trips, gallery openings or social events. In outer boroughs like Richmond, Wimbledon, Chiswick or Muswell Hill, parents often need flexible cover for irregular work schedules or long commutes. Many families in these areas also look for babysitters who can drive and accompany children to after-school activities, sports clubs or music lessons.
London's working culture is demanding, and parents feel the pressure acutely. Long commutes on the Tube, early starts and late finishes mean that school hours rarely align with work hours. Single parents, who make up a significant proportion of London families, face particular challenges in finding reliable, affordable childcare. Babysitting offers the flexibility that rigid nursery or after-school club schedules cannot: you book when you need it, for exactly as long as you need it, with someone you've personally chosen and vetted. For parents working in the NHS, hospitality, media or finance, where shifts and deadlines are unpredictable, a trusted babysitter is not a luxury but a necessity.
London's massive student population provides a deep pool of reliable, enthusiastic babysitters. Spread across UCL, King's College, Imperial, LSE, SOAS, Goldsmiths and dozens of other institutions, many students are trained in paediatric first aid and have previous experience working with families. Their flexibility and energy make them ideal candidates for babysitting roles across the capital. The Tube, Overground and bus network means that babysitters can travel easily between boroughs, giving parents access to a much wider range of candidates than their immediate neighbourhood alone would offer.
Finding the right babysitter means looking beyond availability. Proximity matters in a city where a ten-minute journey can turn into forty during rush hour. Experience with children of similar ages to your own is reassuring, as is a paediatric first aid certificate, which many London babysitters now hold. But beyond qualifications, it's the personal connection that counts. Always arrange a meet-and-greet with your children before committing. A great babysitter is someone who sets kind but clear boundaries, adapts to your child's routine, handles bedtime with confidence and builds genuine trust. Ask for references from previous families and check verified reviews. In a city as large as London, having access to honest feedback from other parents is invaluable.
Many London parents assume that regular babysitting is beyond their budget, but that's often not the case. The UK government's Tax-Free Childcare scheme covers up to 20% of childcare costs, up to £2,000 per child per year. Some employers still offer childcare voucher schemes that provide additional tax savings. When you factor in these benefits, the real cost of babysitting drops significantly. For parents who use babysitting regularly, whether for after-school cover, date nights or weekend activities, these savings add up over the course of a year.
The UK government's Tax-Free Childcare scheme can help cover up to 20% of childcare costs, up to £2,000 per child per year, making regular babysitting more affordable than many parents realise. Employer childcare voucher schemes, where still available, can provide additional savings. Babysittor connects London parents with vetted babysitters across all boroughs. Verified profiles, family reviews and direct messaging make it easy to find the right babysitter for your family in just a few taps, whether you live in Zone 1 or Zone 6.
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