Babysitters - Agencies covering the Greater London area

Notice to parents and childcarers looking for babysitting agencies:
Best Bear do not operate a separate phone test on babysitting agencies. Babysitting services included in the list are either part of nanny agencies who have passed the Best Bear test or are Babysitting Companies who have verified to us in a signed letter that they operate face to face interviews with babysitters and demand two references. There are guidelines on safely employing babysitters in the info link but please be vigilant as it is just as important as any other area of childcare. If you know any brilliant agencies please let us know at feedback@bestbear.co.uk

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Nannies Unlimited Nannies Unlimited: Mother of two, Sara Chillingworth founded Nannies Unlimited in 2000. Having employed nannies for her family herself, Sara was fed up with agencies not listening to her brief and wasting her time with unsuitable candidates. Nannies Unlimited do not do the same. Sara is aware that employing a nanny is expensive and knows that families want to get it right and certainly don't want to have their time wasted. Sara has created what she feels is a professional but personal agency catering and listening to both parents and childcarer's needs. Reassuringly, there is always a mobile number on the answer machine so that in an emergency, clients are able to get hold of someone out of hours.
Areas: South West London and North Surrey
Positions: Nannies and Mother's Help's, daily and residential, temporary and permanent, full, part time and babysitters. All Nationalities including Australian, New Zealand and South African.
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Bibi and Beck Childcare Bibi and Beck Childcare: Started in April 2006 by Rebecca and Berina both nannies with 17 years experience between them. After having bad experiences with other agencies they wanted to start an agency that offers; support, advice, emergency cover and a babysitting service all at an affordable price. They take the time to listen to both family and nanny with detailed interviews to ascertain the suitability for specific jobs. Bibi and Beck help both sides negotiate terms in employment contracts to avoid any possible problems that may arise. This agencies priority is that all children placed into the care of others to be in a happy, secure, stimulating enviroment. Open Monday-Saturday 9am-8.30pm.
Areas: Central and North London.
Positions: Full time/Part time daily and live in Nannies, Mannies, Weekend Nannies, Maternity Nurses, Babysitters, Temporary and Emergency cover, Special Needs and Wedding Nannies.
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The London Nanny Company The London Nanny Company: The London Nanny Company: The London Nanny Company offers a very good baby-sitting club. Members pay an annual fee and are offered a choice of baby-sitters in their area. After interviewing, members choose three baby-sitters for the year who provide a continuous service so endless new faces don't alarm the children and parents can go out with peace of mind. We say "brilliant".
Areas: London, all the UK and International.
Positions: Nannys and Maternity Nurses. Live in or Live out. Temporary or Permanent. Baby-sitting Club and Summer childcare.
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Peek-a-boo Nannies and Au Pairs Peek-a-boo Nannies and Au Pairs: Based in the City of London this friendly agency specialize in the placement of Scandinavian and British childcarers. They also welcome EU/EEC members, Antipodeans and other nationalities with valid UK work visas and match nannies, mother's help's or au pairs to the most suitable family. Peek-a-boo interview, screen and check all candidates and has an excellent back up service for support and advice. They carefully listen to their clients specific needs so both parties are 100% happy with the placement, ensuring a successful match.
Areas: London, All the UK and Overseas.
Positions: Specializing in Scandanavian Nannies and Au Pairs, Nanny Shares, Mother's Helps, Maternity Nursrs/Doula's/Night Nannies, Babysitters, Temporary, Australian/New Zealand/South African and Nanny/Housekeepers.
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Baby Rock Childcare Baby Rock Childcare: Zoe Edwards a NNEB trained nanny with 11 years experience started this agency in 2003. She will try and take on any job, big or small as she understands that not every parent or nanny want to work full time. Offering an 'odd day nanny service' has proved popular with mums who go back to work on a free lance basis. Baby Rock works hard to find the right fusion of parent and nanny, all their staff are Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau checked and referenced checked. With her experience Zoe feels she has a good foundation of knowledge to build upon and can find the right people for each other- thus making nanny and family happy.
Areas: West and East Sussex and South West London.
Positions: Nannies- permanent, temporary, odd days, Nanny Shares, Mother's Helps, Maternity Nurses/Night Nannies, Babysitters, Special Needs, Nursery Jobs and mobile creche service.
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The London Au Pair and Nanny Agency The London Au Pair and Nanny Agency: Dealing exclusively in London placements, Maggie Dyer of the London Au Pair and Nanny Agency is a real pro. She's been in the business since 1979 and interviews every girl who is taken on personally. With her background in personnel and her years in the business she doesn't miss a trick and is rigorous about not accepting anyone in whom she doesn't feel 100% confident. Thus parents can feel assured that no au pairs will be given sole charge to anyone under 3 and all au pairs work the standard 25 hours over 5 days. This agency is a member of BAPAA (The British Au Pair Agency Association)ensuring high standards of service to families and au pairs.
Areas: North London
Positions: Nannies, Mother’s Helps, Au Pairs, Maternity Nurses, Emergency Childcare and Babysitters.
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Nannies Today Nannies Today: Verity Catchpole a NNEB trained nanny opened this agency in May 2008. Nannies Today offers a personal service and are very thorough when interviewing each childcarer. They find out as much as they can about their childcare back ground, personality and what kind of job they are really looking for. All nannies have either a childcare qualification or at least two years working with children, a CRB in the last 2 years, two or more references and an up to date first aid. Nannies Today only send candidates that match the exact criteria of the family so when looking for a childcarer though them you will have an enjoyable experience with the minimum of fuss. Its a small fresh agency which Verity would like to keep that way.
Areas: London and Essex.
Positions: Nannies, Part-time Nannies, Mother's Helps, Maternity Nurses/Doulas/Night Nannies, Babysitters, Temporary, Australian/New Zealand/South African, Emergency Childcare, Special Needs and Nanny/Housekeepers.
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Top Notch Nannies Top Notch Nannies: Providing a large range of childcare solutions Top Notch Nannies is one of the top ten nanny agencies in the country which was set up in 1993. They have qualified and experienced nannies and are members of the REC. Their friendly and approachable consultants offer a personal service to the highest standard with honest advice. Great care and analysis is taken to assess suitability of each candidate for every family and provide lengthy after-care for all placements. Top Notch have a very successful sister company specializing in Doulas and maternity care.
Areas: All of London, outer London, all UK and International.
Positions: Nannies- full and part time, Nanny Shares, Nanny/Housekeepers, Mothers Helps, Nursery Nurses, Babysitters, Temporary Nannies, Maternity Nurses, Night Nannies, Australian/New Zealand/South African and European nationalities.
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Caleeda Caleeda: Whatever your individual childcare requirements, Caleeda are able to meet your needs with a wide selection of childcare options. They aim to provide a service which meets the individual needs of each family and childcare professional. One that enables parents to leave for work feeling confident and secure in the knowledge that their child/ren will be well cared for in a safe, secure and stimulating environment. Caleeda appreciate the importance of understanding and considering the unique aspects of your child’s personality, development, interests and the distinguishing aspects of your family life and home. This agency is committed to providing a high level service to all its clients that is why each childcare professional who registers is carefully and thoroughly vetted through a specific screening procedure. Caleeda is registered with the REC and Criminal Records Bureau.
Areas: London, Essex, Hertfordshire, Surrey, Kent, Berkshire, Hampshire, East and West Sussex.
Positions: Nannies, Part-time Nannies, Mother's Helps, Maternity Nurses/Doula's/Night Nannies, Babysitters, Temporary Nannies, Special Needs Nannies, Nanny/Housekeeper, Nursery professionals, Education professionals and Social Care professionals.
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Wimbledon Nannies Worldwide Wimbledon Nannies Worldwide: Wimbledon Nannies is run by working parents and a NNEB trained nanny, thus offering both a parent's and a childcarer's perspective. They are open Monday to Saturday and operate a 24 hour after care line to help with queries and problems. They understand that "its not always easy to ring during working hours, so we're always at the end of the phone for reassurance". Wimbledon Nannies are also happy to interview parents in their own homes to discuss requirements and are a CRB registered body.
Areas: South West London, Surrey, Middlesex,
Positions: Nannies, Mother's Help, Babysitters, Maternity Nurses/Doulas and temporary summer nannies.
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