Childcare in Dumfries

Find affordable babysitters, nannies, childminders & au pairs near you - select from 110 local child carers.

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Shaunagh R.
Hired once
  • From £8 /hr
  • Nith
Hired once
Experienced Babysitter, Nanny, Au Pair in Moffat - can travel to other locations
| I have been babysitting since I was fourteen. I was an au pair for a one year old girl in Lincolnshire. I have qualifications in early education and childcare (int 2).
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  • From £8 /hr
  • Nith
Experienced Babysitter, Nanny, Au Pair in Moffat - can travel to other locations
| I have been babysitting since I was fourteen. I was an au pair for a one year old girl in Lincolnshire. I have qualifications in early education and childcare (int 2).
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From £8 per hour \
Charmaine Y.
Hired once
  • From £10 /hr
  • Dumfries
Hired once
Babysitter/nanny.
| I am an extremely hard worker with a passion for childcare. I am a fun bubbly person who enjoys getting out and about and doing things. I have a level 4 qualification in childcare. I have great time keeping skills and always give everything my all. I currently work in a nursery full time so I’m looking for something to keep me going throughout the summer holidays.
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  • From £10 /hr
  • Dumfries
Babysitter/nanny.
| I am an extremely hard worker with a passion for childcare. I am a fun bubbly person who enjoys getting out and about and doing things. I have a level 4 qualification in childcare. I have great time keeping skills and always give everything my all. I currently work in a nursery full time so I’m looking for something to keep me going throughout the summer holidays.
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From £10 per hour \
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FAQs for finding childcare in Dumfries

How much does it cost in 2024 to hire a childcare provider in Dumfries?

Hiring someone on Care.com to provide childcare services will cost an average of £11.65 per hour as of December 2024. This rate may vary depending on the experience each childcare provider has, how many kids you will need them to watch, the age of your children, and whether you need part-time or full-time childcare.

How can I find childcare help near me?

Care.com currently has 110 childcare providers Dumfries. You can search for childcarers by their distance from Dumfries and by hourly pay rate. Then you can compare their experience, specific services they offer and what age groups of kids they specialise in caring for. You can also read reviews from other families in Dumfries that have worked with the childcarers you're interested in.

What interview questions should I ask a childcare provider?

You want to find a childcare provider that will get along with your kids, but also follows many of the same parenting ideas you have. Structure your questions around how your kids behave in certain situations and what the provider thinks is the best action to take. And because there are plenty of activities to do in Dumfries, you should ask questions about the fun things each childcare provider would do to keep your kids happy and entertained. Finally, ask each provider about their past childcare experience, references from other families in Dumfries and if they are certified in first aid.
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Childcare in Dumfries

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