Melissa
Nanny
13+ years experience including newborns
4.9/5 from 4,000+ reviews
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Built to be fair for parents and sitters alike
One low membership fee
A single membership unlocks messaging and bookings, and you can cancel any time.
Vetted childcare professionals
Every sitter is DBS, ID and address checked, with references verified, before they go live.
Sitters keep 100%
We take no commission, so sitters are paid every penny of the rate they earn.
No booking fees, ever
The rate you agree with your sitter is exactly what you pay. Nothing added on top.
How it works
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Step 1
Browse profiles or post a job
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Step 2
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Choose a membership when you are ready to message, book or reply to a sitter who is interested in your job.
Step 3
Book your sitter
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Verified background
Enhanced DBS background check plus ID and address verification for every sitter, no exceptions.
Thoroughly interviewed
Every sitter completes a face to face or video interview covering professionalism, communication and childcare experience.
Reference checked
Professional references are collected, verified and published on the sitter's profile for you to read.
Exclusively professionals
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Ongoing quality checks
Parent reviews and periodic re-verification help maintain high standards after a sitter joins.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before finding trusted care
What is KidSitter?
KidSitter is a self-serve London-based childcare platform where parents can find childcare professionals, including babysitters, nannies, childminders and other types of childcare. Parents can search, browse, filter, favourite and message child carers, as well as post jobs and receive responses from interested sitters. Every sitter on KidSitter is DBS checked, ID and address checked, with all references verified.
What makes KidSitter different?
The KidSitter difference comes down to four things. One low membership fee, cancellable any time. Every sitter is a vetted childcare professional, with DBS, ID, address and references checked before they go live. Sitters are paid 100% of what they earn, so we never take commission. And there are no booking fees whatsoever, so the price you agree with your sitter is the price you pay.
Is KidSitter free to use?
Certain parts of KidSitter are free including search, filter, browse, favourite and even post a job. However, to contact or book sitters, you need to pay for membership.
How much does KidSitter membership cost?
KidSitter membership plans start from £10 per month and you can sign up to monthy, quarterly or annual membership. Membership unlocks direct messaging with sitters, booking requests and replies to sitters who show interest in your job. There are no booking fees and no commission, so your sitter keeps 100% of their rate.
How do I cancel my membership?
Go to My Account, then Membership, and choose cancel. Your membership stays active until the end of the period you have already paid for, and it will not renew after that. You keep full access until that date.
How are sitters checked on KidSitter?
Before a sitter profile goes live, our team reviews their DBS certificate, photo ID and proof of address, oin addition to verifying any references they provide.
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