Ad hoc babysitters and nannies in London
For the one-offs you can see coming: an evening out, a weekend, a work trip or a single busy afternoon. Pay per booking, no contract.
- Cost
- From £15–£20 gross per hour based on experience
- Best for
- Planned one-offs you know about in advance.
- Rating
- 5.0 from 130+ Google reviews
What's included
- After-school or half-day support
- School holidays, weekends and early mornings
- Pick-ups, drop-offs, homework and meals
- Sporty games, creative play and outdoor activity
- Evening or overnight care as needed
How we match you
Send the date and hours and we come back with an available, already-vetted carer, typically within one working day. You pay per booking with no ongoing commitment, and we keep a note of who worked well so you can request the same person next time.
- Childcare on your terms, with no long-term commitment
- Sporty, energetic nannies who keep kids on the move
- Thoroughly vetted, experienced professionals
- Custom quotes for overnight or weekend support
Common questions
- How much does a babysitter cost in London?
- Carer pay is £15–£20 gross an hour depending on experience. Our booking fee is £15 plus VAT a day for 1–4 hours, or £20 plus VAT a day for over 4 hours. Overnight and weekend support is quoted separately.
- How far ahead do I need to book?
- Send us the date and hours and we come back with an available, already-vetted carer, typically within one working day. For same-day needs, use our emergency cover.
- Can I book a weekend nanny?
- Yes. Weekend days and evenings are booked the same way as any ad hoc booking, per day with no contract. Tell us the hours and your children's ages and sports.
- Can we book the same babysitter again?
- Yes. We keep a note of who worked well for your family so you can ask for the same person next time.
- Are your babysitters vetted?
- Every carer has an Enhanced DBS check, First Aid, verified references, ID and Right to Work checks, and a face-to-face interview with us before they meet your family.
Other ways we help
Based in Twickenham and covering all 32 London boroughs and the City.