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Pelumi Ojuolape

Pelumi Ojuolape
Ashford, England

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Last seen: 3 days ago Member since: Jul 2026

Affordable Babysitter in Kent Looking for Jobs.

Hi everyone! My name is Pelumi, and I am a 15-year-old babysitter offering childcare services within Kent at an affordable rate of just £10 per hour.

I am available: • Monday–Friday: 5pm–9pm • Saturday–Sunday: 12pm–9pm

A little about my experience and qualifications: • Level 2 Award in Babysitting (certificate pending) • First Aid & CPR Certified

I am dedicated to creating a safe, fun, and caring environment for children, and I love supporting families however I can.

Please feel free to contact me here or at: pelumi.childcarekent@gmail.com

Thank you!

Babysitter £10/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring
    • Primary school tutoring
    • High school tutoring
    • Test / exam prep
    • Maths tutoring
    • Science tutoring

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel a few suburbs/towns away from Ashford for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

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Eve.

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Nite

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I'm available for:

  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • Childcare credentials:
    • Babysitting course complete
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • I carry a first aid kit
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 16 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

• Level 2 Award in Babysitting (certificate pending) • First Aid & CPR Certified

My skills and interests:

  • Reading / storytelling
  • Games

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Phaedra Booth
Ramsgate, England

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Member since: Nov 2024

Welcome message:

Hello! I'm a student at the moment studying in childcare and would love to help and support children development into their right milestones and be there when needed and ready.

Babysitter £4/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Help with homework

I'm available for events

  • Wedding babysitting

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

Dog sitting £4 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs

Other dog duties I can do:

  • Feeding

Dog walking £3 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Ramsgate for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

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Day

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Arvo

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Eve.

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Nite

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I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 1 year experience working with children
  • 2 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 18 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Languages I can speak: English

I have experience in childcare and health care when I did my GCSEs and I'm currrently studying childcare in my college. I have had experience in a nursery which my auntie owned. I am experienced in looking after younger children as I look after my nephew who is 2 years old. I'm not available weekdays during the day due to my school hours but other than that I am available for any opportunity and I will gladly support anyone who needs me there. I love looking after and teaching children I have a huge interest in learning and supporting people I do mentoring at school during lunchtimes helping other students catch up on work.

My skills and interests:

  • Comedy
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Writing

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Isabel
Canterbury, England

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Member since: Jan 2026

Babysitter £18/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 4 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Cooking with kids
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Supervising swimming / water play
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • Before school care
  • Preparing school lunches
  • After school care
  • Help with homework
  • Care for sick children
  • Administering medications
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

I can provide home daycare (at my place)

  • Home daycare

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids
    • Food allergies
    • Diabetes
    • Asthma
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) / Conduct Disorder (CD)
    • Anxiety disorder
    • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
    • Down syndrome
    • Intellectual disabilities
    • Dyslexia
    • Epilepsy / tics
    • Physical disabilities
    • Deaf / hard of hearing
    • Visual impairments
    • Sleep disorders

Pet sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

Dog walking

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)
  • Giant dogs (+88lbs / +40kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Canterbury for work.

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • Languages I can speak: English

Contact Isabel For Free

Your job requirements will be sent with your message.

Select the services you need:

Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Jennifer Blackmore
Whitstable, England

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2024

Babysitter £15/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 4 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Help with homework

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

Pet sitting £15 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Administering medications
  • Medical injections
  • Feeding
  • Care for puppies

Dog walking £15 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)
  • Giant dogs (+88lbs / +40kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Whitstable for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

✓ ✓ ✓ - - - -

Day

✓ ✓ ✓ - - - -

Arvo

✓ ✓ ✓ - - - -

Eve.

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Nite

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • Overnight jobs

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • Languages I can speak: English

Contact Jennifer For Free

Your job requirements will be sent with your message.

Select the services you need:

Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Babysitting Pay Rates Canterbury, England, United Kingdom (Updated 1 Jul 2026)

Canterbury babysitters are paid an average of £13.56 per hour as of July 2026, which is 9.6% higher than the English average of £12.38, and 8.4% higher than the United Kingdom average of £12.51. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services in Canterbury.
1 Kid 2 Kids 3+ Kids
Canterbury:
£12.33 £13.56 £14.80
England:
£11.25 £12.38 £13.50
United Kingdom:
£11.37 £12.51 £13.64

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