Business Details
50+ Years
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Emergency
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Trusted Childcare Services in London
Sitters was founded in 1967 by parents seeking reliable childcare solutions for their own family. Over five decades, we have grown into the UK's most trusted provider of professional childcare services, with a network of over 129,500 verified reviews. Our team of experienced childcare professionals personally interviews and vets every babysitter, ensuring they meet our rigorous standards of safety, experience, and professionalism.We specialise in connecting families with qualified childcare providers for daytime, evening, emergency, and holiday needs across the UK. Our proprietary booking system enables parents to secure trusted childcare within 90 minutes, with transparent pricing starting at 1.50 per week for membership. As a family-run business, we maintain our original commitment to providing safe, flexible, and affordable childcare solutions that adapt to modern family life.
Services
Daytime Childcare
Evening Babysitters
Hotel Sitters
Emergency Childcare
Wedding Childcare
Details
- Year established: 1967
Highlights and features
- All sitters have minimum 2 years' professional childcare experience
- Thorough background and identity checks on all childcare providers
- Real-time updates and 24/7 booking flexibility through our app
- Award-winning service trusted by families since 1967
- Emergency childcare available with 90-minute response time
What people say
Trusted childcare
Excellent service
Reliable providers
Child-friendly
Professional approach
Services
Daytime Childcare
Professional childcare cover during daytime hours for working parents or family commitments. Experienced providers offer flexible support for school holidays, INSET days, or work-from-home requirements. Services include educational activities, meal preparation, and child-focused engagement.
Evening Babysitters
Award-winning evening and overnight childcare for social events or shift work. Fully vetted providers offer date night support, grandparent relief, and emergency evening cover. All sitters undergo enhanced background checks and child safety training.
Emergency Childcare
Urgent childcare solutions available within 90 minutes notice. Professional providers handle unexpected schedule changes, medical appointments, and family emergencies. Service includes real-time availability updates and instant booking confirmation.
Hotel Sitters
Childcare services for families staying at hotels or holiday accommodations. Experienced providers offer in-room care, local activity planning, and child-safe environment assessments. Available nationwide for short-notice bookings.
Wedding Childcare
Specialist childcare for weddings and special events. Trained providers offer venue-based care, activity planning, and child supervision for daytime or evening events. Includes pre-event coordination with parents for specific requirements.
People
Lucie
Founder
Lucie established Sitters in 1967 to address her own childcare needs as a working parent. With four children, she pioneered the concept of vetted professional childcare providers. Her vision created the UK's first on-demand childcare network.
Stephen
Co-Founder
Co-founded Sitters with Lucie in 1967. As both founders and first customers, Stephen helped develop the rigorous vetting process that remains central to the company's operations today.
Questions
How quickly can I get a babysitter?
Emergency bookings can be fulfilled within 90 minutes through our app, with real-time updates on sitter availability and arrival times.
Are all sitters properly qualified?
Every sitter has minimum 2 years' professional childcare experience and undergoes thorough background checks, interviews, and identity verification.
What areas do you cover?
We provide childcare services nationwide across the UK, including hotels, holiday homes, and residential addresses in both urban and rural locations.
How much does it cost?
Membership starts at £19.95 for 3 months (about £1.50/week). Hourly rates are family-based, not per child, with transparent pricing through our app.
Can I choose my own babysitter?
Yes, you can select from available sitters applying for your booking or let our system match you with the most suitable provider based on your requirements.
What childcare types do you offer?
We provide daytime care, evening babysitting, emergency childcare, hotel sitters, and specialist wedding/event childcare services through our app platform.
