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Stephanie M.
Stephanie | Liberton/Gilmerton
5.0
1
1 Verification Hired once
  • From £8 /hr
  • Liberton/Gilmerton
1 Verification Hired once
Hi I’m Stephanie I have a 16 month old daughter I have references
| I have had lots of child care experience babysitting since I was 13 years old I’m now 18 I also done work experience in a nursery and a primary school for 6 months I enjoy watching kids and seeing them learn new things I have experience in newborns and up I’m also studying for a nursery nurse assistant diploma I have references you can contact about my babysitting
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  • From £8 /hr
  • Liberton/Gilmerton
Hi I’m Stephanie I have a 16 month old daughter I have references
| I have had lots of child care experience babysitting since I was 13 years old I’m now 18 I also done work experience in a nursery and a primary school for 6 months I enjoy watching kids and seeing them learn new things I have experience in newborns and up I’m also studying for a nursery nurse assistant diploma I have references you can contact about my babysitting
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From £8 per hour
Doris V.
Doris | Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart Premium
5.0
1
1 Verification Hired once
  • From £12 /hr
  • Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart
1 Verification Hired once
Caring and friendly person is seeking to do some babysitting jobs.
| I am a caring reliable, and enthusiastic person, my gracious and friendly nature provides me with great ability to communicate effectively with children. I am a qualified practitioner currently working within a local authority nursery in Edinburgh. I’ve been working in this nursery for over five years now in the mornings. I am looking to do some extra cash doing some babysitting jobs. I speak Spanish as my home language. I have a good written and spoken English. Looking forward to hear from you.
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  • From £12 /hr
  • Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart
Caring and friendly person is seeking to do some babysitting jobs.
| I am a caring reliable, and enthusiastic person, my gracious and friendly nature provides me with great ability to communicate effectively with children. I am a qualified practitioner currently working within a local authority nursery in Edinburgh. I’ve been working in this nursery for over five years now in the mornings. I am looking to do some extra cash doing some babysitting jobs. I speak Spanish as my home language. I have a good written and spoken English. Looking forward to hear from you.
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From £12 per hour
Susie H.
Susie | Inverleith
5.0
1
1 Verification Hired once
  • From £12 /hr
  • Inverleith
1 Verification Hired once
Music teacher with childcare experience through babysitting, music teaching & sports coaching.
| Hi! I’m Susie, I’m a newly qualified teacher who has just recently moved to Edinburgh to begin a job as a Secondary Music Teacher. I have been babysitting for over 7 years, as well as working with children through sports coaching, music teaching and working within schools as well. I also worked as an Au Pair in Spain for 6 weeks in 2018. I am a friendly and responsible individual who is highly organised. I enjoy working with children and getting to know them and their interests! Please note, I am now teaching full time so am only available evenings or weekends (or during school holidays).
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  • From £12 /hr
  • Inverleith
Music teacher with childcare experience through babysitting, music teaching & sports coaching.
| Hi! I’m Susie, I’m a newly qualified teacher who has just recently moved to Edinburgh to begin a job as a Secondary Music Teacher. I have been babysitting for over 7 years, as well as working with children through sports coaching, music teaching and working within schools as well. I also worked as an Au Pair in Spain for 6 weeks in 2018. I am a friendly and responsible individual who is highly organised. I enjoy working with children and getting to know them and their interests! Please note, I am now teaching full time so am only available evenings or weekends (or during school holidays).
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From £12 per hour
Nick M.
Nick | Southside/Newington
5.0
1
1 Verification Hired once
  • From £10 /hr
  • Southside/Newington
1 Verification Hired once
Fun and compassionate Social Work Master's student
| Hello all! My name is Nick and I'm a 23 year-old student getting my Master's in Social Work at the University of Edinburgh. I am empathetic, energetic, and love working with people! I have experience working with kids from my time as a youth rowing coach. For 4 years, I worked with children and teens age 12-17, teaching them to row crew, cooperate as a team, and build confidence. As an undergraduate, I worked as a Resident Assistant in a first-year dorm. I received training in leadership, safety, and inclusion; I went on to manage a floor of 40 Freshman, maintain Covid-19 safety during the pandemic, and facilitate community-building activities. I decided to join Care.com to find a flexible job that helps pay tuition while I complete my studies. I have CPR certification and crisis management qualifications. Through my social work program, I have received PVG clearance to work with both adults and children. I am passionate about cooking and am comfortable with meal-prep and household cleaning/organization. I love the outdoors, arts & crafts, books (I majored in English as an undergrad!) and Pixar movies! Please reach out with any questions and if you are in need of a babysitter!
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  • From £10 /hr
  • Southside/Newington
Fun and compassionate Social Work Master's student
| Hello all! My name is Nick and I'm a 23 year-old student getting my Master's in Social Work at the University of Edinburgh. I am empathetic, energetic, and love working with people! I have experience working with kids from my time as a youth rowing coach. For 4 years, I worked with children and teens age 12-17, teaching them to row crew, cooperate as a team, and build confidence. As an undergraduate, I worked as a Resident Assistant in a first-year dorm. I received training in leadership, safety, and inclusion; I went on to manage a floor of 40 Freshman, maintain Covid-19 safety during the pandemic, and facilitate community-building activities. I decided to join Care.com to find a flexible job that helps pay tuition while I complete my studies. I have CPR certification and crisis management qualifications. Through my social work program, I have received PVG clearance to work with both adults and children. I am passionate about cooking and am comfortable with meal-prep and household cleaning/organization. I love the outdoors, arts & crafts, books (I majored in English as an undergrad!) and Pixar movies! Please reach out with any questions and if you are in need of a babysitter!
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Nick is providing some support for my 19 year old son, who has autism and ADHD. Nick has been professional at all times, with clear communication and highly reliable. I've been very impressed with Nick's ability to communicate with my son & support him to do things independently, in a friendly manner."
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Reviewed by Alex T.
From £10 per hour
Morven H.
Morven | Liberton/Gilmerton
5.0
1
Hired once
  • From £12 /hr
  • Liberton/Gilmerton
Hired once
Ad hoc babysitter in South East Edinburgh
| My name is Morven, I'm 22 and I recently moved to Edinburgh. I am a qualified nursery practitioner (SSSC and PVG registered) and am currently undertaking relief work as I enjoy the flexibility this affords! I also have an MSci (Hons) in Molecular Biology. I have worked in childcare for over five years, including after care for children with ASNs, nurseries and in home care. Although I have no experience as a babysitter, I hope my other experience reassures you that your children would be in very safe hands! I love to travel, and therefore am not in Edinburgh reliably and cannot take on long-term, regular positions. As such, I am looking for occasional positions - perhaps you're planning a night out, have an appointment to go to, or your normal babysitter is unavailable. Communication is key - I have little idea what to expect from babysitting, but also might be willing to do things other people are not. Let me know your expectations, and I will let you know if I can cater to them!
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  • From £12 /hr
  • Liberton/Gilmerton
Ad hoc babysitter in South East Edinburgh
| My name is Morven, I'm 22 and I recently moved to Edinburgh. I am a qualified nursery practitioner (SSSC and PVG registered) and am currently undertaking relief work as I enjoy the flexibility this affords! I also have an MSci (Hons) in Molecular Biology. I have worked in childcare for over five years, including after care for children with ASNs, nurseries and in home care. Although I have no experience as a babysitter, I hope my other experience reassures you that your children would be in very safe hands! I love to travel, and therefore am not in Edinburgh reliably and cannot take on long-term, regular positions. As such, I am looking for occasional positions - perhaps you're planning a night out, have an appointment to go to, or your normal babysitter is unavailable. Communication is key - I have little idea what to expect from babysitting, but also might be willing to do things other people are not. Let me know your expectations, and I will let you know if I can cater to them!
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From £12 per hour
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The average hourly rate for babysitters in Edinburgh is between £10 and £13
Malak A.
Malak | Meadows/Morningside
5.0
1
1 Verification Hired once
  • From £13 /hr
  • Meadows/Morningside
1 Verification Hired once
Enthusiastic baby sitter
| With over 4 years of experience babysitting and interacting with children from 1 to 14 years old , I have developed an affinity for spending time with children and am confident that I can take great care of your family. I’m a second year university student and live centrally in Edinburgh. I’d be happy to work around my timetable however it works best. My friendly nature, good communication and positive attitude make me positive that I will excel in this role.
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  • From £13 /hr
  • Meadows/Morningside
Enthusiastic baby sitter
| With over 4 years of experience babysitting and interacting with children from 1 to 14 years old , I have developed an affinity for spending time with children and am confident that I can take great care of your family. I’m a second year university student and live centrally in Edinburgh. I’d be happy to work around my timetable however it works best. My friendly nature, good communication and positive attitude make me positive that I will excel in this role.
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Malak has been incredible from our very first conversation (fast response rate and clear communication). She is reliable and trustworthy and so great with my kids - they already absolutely adore her. I would highly recommend her to any families looking for someone they can feel comfortable with knowing the kids will be in great hands!"
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Reviewed by Amy Z.
From £13 per hour
Emily S.
Emily | Meadows/Morningside
5.0
1
1 Verification Hired once
  • From £10 /hr
  • Meadows/Morningside
1 Verification Hired once
Bilingual Student looking for some casual/fixed babysitting :)
| I’m currently on my Erasmus year in Edinburgh and would love to get back into babysitting. I fluent in English and German. I have 6 younger siblings so grew up looking after them and helping out. At the age of 14 I started babysitting for family friends, after finishing school I worked as an Aupair in Australia for a year - I looked after children 0-12 years old. I’ve also interned in a kindergarten and primary school and am currently studying English and History to become a teacher :)
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  • From £10 /hr
  • Meadows/Morningside
Bilingual Student looking for some casual/fixed babysitting :)
| I’m currently on my Erasmus year in Edinburgh and would love to get back into babysitting. I fluent in English and German. I have 6 younger siblings so grew up looking after them and helping out. At the age of 14 I started babysitting for family friends, after finishing school I worked as an Aupair in Australia for a year - I looked after children 0-12 years old. I’ve also interned in a kindergarten and primary school and am currently studying English and History to become a teacher :)
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Emily was excellent. Our son (3) liked her so much he asked if she could babysit again. Our first evening out since lock down was stress free thanks to Emily!"
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Reviewed by Natasha C.
From £10 per hour
Ciara M.
Ciara | Craigentinny/Duddingston Premium
  • From £10 /hr
  • Craigentinny/Duddingston
26 year old babysitter in Edinburgh.
| I have worked with children between the ages of 3-18 for over 7 years both babysitting and through youth theatre. I am enthusiastic about working with young people of all ages and I love to be creative. My current employment is at a mental health charity.
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  • From £10 /hr
  • Craigentinny/Duddingston
26 year old babysitter in Edinburgh.
| I have worked with children between the ages of 3-18 for over 7 years both babysitting and through youth theatre. I am enthusiastic about working with young people of all ages and I love to be creative. My current employment is at a mental health charity.
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From £10 per hour
Carrie W.
Carrie | Drum Brae/Gyle
  • From £10 /hr
  • Drum Brae/Gyle
Babysitter with a difference!
| I am 38 years old and live near the Clerwood area of Edinburgh with my two children, husband and our 2 friendly labradors. I am a kind, hard working and friendly individual. I also have a very good manner with any child in my care, firm but also fun! I like to think I'm a babysitter with a difference! I like to be outdoors as much as possible with my young son and my dogs and we can often be found exploring the woods at the Corstorphine Nature Reserve looking for "bears and dinosaurs!" Ideally, I'd like to have children in my care outside as much as possible, even helping us on our adventures! If you would be happy for your children to help us on our bear hunt and are looking for childcare for the summer holidays or adhoc babysitting please get in touch! I can provide up to date references and disclosure checks.
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  • From £10 /hr
  • Drum Brae/Gyle
Babysitter with a difference!
| I am 38 years old and live near the Clerwood area of Edinburgh with my two children, husband and our 2 friendly labradors. I am a kind, hard working and friendly individual. I also have a very good manner with any child in my care, firm but also fun! I like to think I'm a babysitter with a difference! I like to be outdoors as much as possible with my young son and my dogs and we can often be found exploring the woods at the Corstorphine Nature Reserve looking for "bears and dinosaurs!" Ideally, I'd like to have children in my care outside as much as possible, even helping us on our adventures! If you would be happy for your children to help us on our bear hunt and are looking for childcare for the summer holidays or adhoc babysitting please get in touch! I can provide up to date references and disclosure checks.
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From £10 per hour
Roisin K.
Roisin | Edinburgh
1 Verification
  • From £8 /hr
  • Edinburgh
1 Verification
Flexible, responsible and patient student available for babysitting
| Hi, I'm Róisín, I'm a MA Journalism student from Ireland living in Edinburgh. I'm a creative, fun, responsible and easy going woman who has babysitting experience and a love of children.
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  • From £8 /hr
  • Edinburgh
Flexible, responsible and patient student available for babysitting
| Hi, I'm Róisín, I'm a MA Journalism student from Ireland living in Edinburgh. I'm a creative, fun, responsible and easy going woman who has babysitting experience and a love of children.
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From £8 per hour
Caitlin M.
Caitlin | Southside/Newington Premium
  • From £10 /hr
  • Southside/Newington
Friendly young person with a great imagination and love for fun.
| I am responsible and friendly and have volunteered in a number of things working with children. I like arts and crafts, reading, water sports and the theatre. I’m looking for some work whilst I’m studying and think babysitting would be a lot of fun and ideal with schedule. Whilst completing my Duke of Edinburgh award I volunteered at the Gaelic school in Inverness. I worked with the P1 class supporting the teacher in different ways. This role involved supervising the children, playing and reading to them during golden time, helping them with their work and as well as tasks such as tidying up or attaching work to the walls. Last year I helped out with the preschool to P2 Sunday school class at church. This involved doing songs with them, helping with crafts and activities and making sure they were safe. This summer I was a leader at a Free Church Youth Camp. It was a girls camp for ages 12-15. The role involved supervising the girls, setting up activities and being there for emotional and spiritual support. I’ve also babysat 2 children, aged 5 and 13, which involved getting them their dinner, tidying up, playing games and getting the youngest to bed early.
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  • From £10 /hr
  • Southside/Newington
Friendly young person with a great imagination and love for fun.
| I am responsible and friendly and have volunteered in a number of things working with children. I like arts and crafts, reading, water sports and the theatre. I’m looking for some work whilst I’m studying and think babysitting would be a lot of fun and ideal with schedule. Whilst completing my Duke of Edinburgh award I volunteered at the Gaelic school in Inverness. I worked with the P1 class supporting the teacher in different ways. This role involved supervising the children, playing and reading to them during golden time, helping them with their work and as well as tasks such as tidying up or attaching work to the walls. Last year I helped out with the preschool to P2 Sunday school class at church. This involved doing songs with them, helping with crafts and activities and making sure they were safe. This summer I was a leader at a Free Church Youth Camp. It was a girls camp for ages 12-15. The role involved supervising the girls, setting up activities and being there for emotional and spiritual support. I’ve also babysat 2 children, aged 5 and 13, which involved getting them their dinner, tidying up, playing games and getting the youngest to bed early.
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From £10 per hour
Aisha H.
Aisha | Edinburgh
1 Verification
  • From £12 /hr
  • Edinburgh
1 Verification
my name is Aisha I am an assistant microbiologist. Offering occasional and emergency childcare
| I have always enjoyed looking after and playing with children. My first experience with childcare was in primary school when I took out my work experience at chapter one nursery, followed by babysitting for my neighbor who had two children age 1 and 3 after that I did a few other babysitting jobs for friends and family including my little brother. In high school I was a football and basketball coach which meant I was left in charge of 15-20 at a time. I am a very happy and playful person which makes interacting with children easy for me and enjoyable.
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  • From £12 /hr
  • Edinburgh
my name is Aisha I am an assistant microbiologist. Offering occasional and emergency childcare
| I have always enjoyed looking after and playing with children. My first experience with childcare was in primary school when I took out my work experience at chapter one nursery, followed by babysitting for my neighbor who had two children age 1 and 3 after that I did a few other babysitting jobs for friends and family including my little brother. In high school I was a football and basketball coach which meant I was left in charge of 15-20 at a time. I am a very happy and playful person which makes interacting with children easy for me and enjoyable.
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From £12 per hour
Nicole H.
Nicole | Southside/Newington
  • From £10 /hr
  • Southside/Newington
Stay at Home Mum looking to help with childcare
| Hi! My name is Nicole and I’m a stay at home mum to 3 strong, smart girls ages 6-13. With all of them in school I’m looking to help out other families on a regular or adhoc basis. Preference is for during school hours but can be extended if need be. I nannied while my girls were young and was a babysitter from the age of 13 with tons of experience in all age groups.
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  • From £10 /hr
  • Southside/Newington
Stay at Home Mum looking to help with childcare
| Hi! My name is Nicole and I’m a stay at home mum to 3 strong, smart girls ages 6-13. With all of them in school I’m looking to help out other families on a regular or adhoc basis. Preference is for during school hours but can be extended if need be. I nannied while my girls were young and was a babysitter from the age of 13 with tons of experience in all age groups.
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From £10 per hour
Linda T.
Linda | Drum Brae/Gyle Premium
1 Verification
  • From £12 /hr
  • Drum Brae/Gyle
1 Verification
I have eight years experience working with children, I am confident working with all age groups.
| I have eight years experience with the same family, helping care for their children from birth to age 12. My responsibilities included making dinner, bedtime routine, picking the children up from school, after school activities, homework, babysitting, over night stays and light cleaning.
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  • From £12 /hr
  • Drum Brae/Gyle
I have eight years experience working with children, I am confident working with all age groups.
| I have eight years experience with the same family, helping care for their children from birth to age 12. My responsibilities included making dinner, bedtime routine, picking the children up from school, after school activities, homework, babysitting, over night stays and light cleaning.
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From £12 per hour
Kali M.
Kali | Southside/Newington
  • From £10 /hr
  • Southside/Newington
An American Mary Poppins
| Hello! I am a former 3rd grade teacher (now student at the University of Edinburgh) who loves the outside and playing games. I am currently looking for part-time evening babysitting jobs--perfect for a parent's night out! As a teacher and caretaker, I incorporate educational aspects of fun in all that I do while maintaining a safe and professional work environment. Please feel free to reach out with questions!
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  • From £10 /hr
  • Southside/Newington
An American Mary Poppins
| Hello! I am a former 3rd grade teacher (now student at the University of Edinburgh) who loves the outside and playing games. I am currently looking for part-time evening babysitting jobs--perfect for a parent's night out! As a teacher and caretaker, I incorporate educational aspects of fun in all that I do while maintaining a safe and professional work environment. Please feel free to reach out with questions!
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From £10 per hour
Jodie W.
Jodie | Inverleith
  • From £8 /hr
  • Inverleith
Friendly Babysitter in EH4 with French and English Language.
| My name is Jodie , i am originally from France and moved to Scotland 5 years go.I am currently working as a play-worker and a babysitter and looking for other babysitting opportunities.I have a PVG check and registered with SSSC. I am punctual,reliable and friendly and love to interact with children.I have 4 years experience as a babysitter, and i understand my responsibilities and will always promote the well-fare of a child.I am used to work with children everyday and have a friendly approach.I can do light household duties and also help children with their homework and even teach them a little French!
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  • From £8 /hr
  • Inverleith
Friendly Babysitter in EH4 with French and English Language.
| My name is Jodie , i am originally from France and moved to Scotland 5 years go.I am currently working as a play-worker and a babysitter and looking for other babysitting opportunities.I have a PVG check and registered with SSSC. I am punctual,reliable and friendly and love to interact with children.I have 4 years experience as a babysitter, and i understand my responsibilities and will always promote the well-fare of a child.I am used to work with children everyday and have a friendly approach.I can do light household duties and also help children with their homework and even teach them a little French!
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From £8 per hour
Marta C.
Marta | Leith Walk
  • From £10 /hr
  • Leith Walk
Occasional babysitter
| Hello, This is Marta, 29, from Spain and psychologist as a profession. I have long experience in childcare as a babysitter is Spain and Au Pair in England. I am highly qualified and my practical experience supports me. I am friendly but knowing how to set up the limits, mature enough to take care of children safely but active enough to keep them busy. Caring, dynamic, talkative and sensible are some of my strengths. I am available for several mornings-evenings-weekend times according to me shift rota at my main work.
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  • From £10 /hr
  • Leith Walk
Occasional babysitter
| Hello, This is Marta, 29, from Spain and psychologist as a profession. I have long experience in childcare as a babysitter is Spain and Au Pair in England. I am highly qualified and my practical experience supports me. I am friendly but knowing how to set up the limits, mature enough to take care of children safely but active enough to keep them busy. Caring, dynamic, talkative and sensible are some of my strengths. I am available for several mornings-evenings-weekend times according to me shift rota at my main work.
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From £10 per hour
Charlotte P.
Charlotte | Forth
1 Verification
  • From £11 /hr
  • Forth
1 Verification
I have a great passion for working with children
| I am a fully childcare qualified professional. I have managed nurseries in private settings for over 10 years and done regular babysitting for many families throughout my years that I still keep in touch with.
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  • From £11 /hr
  • Forth
I have a great passion for working with children
| I am a fully childcare qualified professional. I have managed nurseries in private settings for over 10 years and done regular babysitting for many families throughout my years that I still keep in touch with.
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From £11 per hour
Chloe G.
Chloe | Colinton/Fairmilehead
  • From £8 /hr
  • Colinton/Fairmilehead
I am a bubbly and friendly person with a passion for working with children
| I am psychology graduate from Edinburgh, currently working in an Edinburgh council school. I have lots of years experience with babysitting and working in nurseries. I have a level 3 childcare qualification also, I am first aid trained and child protection trained. I am passionate about working with children, and will be working towards becoming a child psychologist in the next few years. Can only offer work on evenings, weekends and school holidays.
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  • From £8 /hr
  • Colinton/Fairmilehead
I am a bubbly and friendly person with a passion for working with children
| I am psychology graduate from Edinburgh, currently working in an Edinburgh council school. I have lots of years experience with babysitting and working in nurseries. I have a level 3 childcare qualification also, I am first aid trained and child protection trained. I am passionate about working with children, and will be working towards becoming a child psychologist in the next few years. Can only offer work on evenings, weekends and school holidays.
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From £8 per hour
Rachel W.
Rachel | Forth
  • From £8 /hr
  • Forth
Hello I'm Rachel I'm 23 years old
| I have worked in a nursery in all the different age groups 3months-5years I have been doing this for about 3 years in different nurseries. I have also had experience with babysitting jobs as well I am sssc and declosure checked.
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  • From £8 /hr
  • Forth
Hello I'm Rachel I'm 23 years old
| I have worked in a nursery in all the different age groups 3months-5years I have been doing this for about 3 years in different nurseries. I have also had experience with babysitting jobs as well I am sssc and declosure checked.
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From £8 per hour
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What is the 2024 average babysitting rate in Edinburgh?

The average rate for a local babysitter in Edinburgh is £11.31 per hour as of April 2024 according to Care.com's data. This rate can change depending on the specific needs of your family such as the number of children to be cared for or if you require any specialised care.

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