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Abi
Plymouth, England

Activity summary

Member since: Feb 2025

Babysitter

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • 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)

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)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)
  • Pet daycare (at my place during the day)
  • Pet boarding (at my place overnight)

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Plymouth 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

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Jasmine Moran
Plymouth, England

Activity summary

Member since: Aug 2024

Babysitter

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)

Pet sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Birds
  • Fish
  • Reptiles
  • Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

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 Plymouth 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

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Anju Chhantyal

Anju Chhantyal
Plymouth, England

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Member since: Oct 2025

Babysitter £10/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • Help with homework

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Grocery shopping

Dog sitting £9 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs

Other dog duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Daily exercise for your dog
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for senior dogs

Dog walking £9 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on dogs)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting
    • Taking trash bins in / out

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Plymouth 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

- - -

Eve.

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Nite

- - -

My credentials

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

  • 4 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 19 years old
    • Languages I can speak: English

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Michaela Richards
Plymouth, England

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Member since: Sep 2025

Babysitter £12/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 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Cooking with kids
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • Preparing school lunches
  • After school care
  • Help with homework

Household duties I can do:

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

Pet sitting £10 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Plymouth 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

My credentials

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

  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 26 years old
    • Police check
    • Driver's license
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

Most of my experience is within support work. I have supported adults with learning disabilities and children and families. I have done some babysitting for family before. I am a friendly approachable person!

My skills and interests:

  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Nature

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Sameeksha
Plymouth, England

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Member since: Jun 2025

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • 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)

Pet sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

Dog walking £12 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)

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 Plymouth for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - - - -

Day

Arvo

Eve.

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

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

  • 6 years experience working with children
  • Pet credentials:
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 23 years old
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Dance
  • Arts / crafts
  • Cooking

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Sophia Gould

Sophia Gould
Plymouth, England

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Member since: May 2025

Friendly and experienced caregiver

Hi Plymouth parents! I'm Sophia, a current student at the University of Plymouth trying to promote my childcare services. I have over 9 years of experience working with kids of all ages and am studying to become a children's play therapist in the future. I'm located in Plymouth's city center but willing to travel within reason. Please message for rates, references or any other queries!

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny £11/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 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing nappies
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids

Household duties I can do:

  • Running errands

Pet sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Fish
  • Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Daily exercise for your pet

Dog walking

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

My availability

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

I can travel within Plymouth 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
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

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

  • 9 years experience working with children
    • Anaphylaxis training
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 21 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English and Spanish

I’m currently a student at the University of Plymouth studying to become a children’s play therapist in the future! I have a Red Cross Babysitting Certification and over 9 years of experience caring for children of all ages, including neurodivergent kids. I’m more than happy to provide references for some of the families I have worked with in the past.

My skills and interests:

  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Fitness
  • Nature
  • Cooking

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Penny Howard

Penny Howard
Plymouth, England

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Member since: May 2025

I’m here to help out, keep things fun, and make sure your kids are safe and happy! ?

Hi, I’m Penny!

I’m nearly seventeen and currently studying for my A-Levels (English Lit, Politics and Film). I have experience with children from nursery age to Year 2 through volunteering at my former primary school. I absolutely love spending time with children, and I believe that being a teenager gives me a unique advantage in connecting with them.

My mum was a childminder, and being older than the kids she cared for, I often helped out. This definitely built the foundations for my passion towards caring for children.

I’m outgoing, friendly, and always aim to treat young people with respect and dignity. I believe that building trust and mutual understanding is key to working well with children, and being close in age allows me to relate to them in a natural way. I also have very universal interests - like video games - which often become a shared topic of conversation!

I currently have a part-time job at McDonald’s, where I interact with children and families every day. This role has strengthened my communication skills, time management, and ability to stay calm and efficient in busy environments.

I live on the outskirts of Plymouth, but traveling around the city is no issue. As I’m currently in school and also working part-time, I am available at specific times. I can work evenings on Mondays and Tuesdays, as well as Saturdays and occasionally Wednesdays. Depending on the week, this may change, but Mondays and Tuesdays will always be free.

I’m hopeless at maths, but I’d consider myself to be skilled in English as I’m studying it as an A-Level and have hopes to continue it in university. With this knowledge I can help out with homework or any other literature-based activity. I also have no issue with small meals or snacks.

Overall, I really enjoy spending time with kids, whether that’s playing games, tidying up, or just keeping them company. Babysitting is something I take seriously, but I also like to make it fun and relaxed for everyone involved. If you think I might be a good fit for your family, I’d be more than happy to chat or answer any questions! ?

Babysitter £9/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Up to 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Help with homework

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

Pet sitting £9 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Cats
  • Fish
  • Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Administering medications
  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Daily exercise for your pet
  • Care for kittens
  • Care for senior cats

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet grooming

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

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

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - - - -

Day

- - - - - - -

Arvo

- - - - - - -

Eve.

- - -

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • Valentine's Day

My credentials

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

  • 1 month experience working with children
  • 7 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 17 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

I have experience with young children (2-7) through volunteering in my primary school.

My current job allows me to spend time around families and their children. I often work on lobby, meaning the work I do is more hands-on.

I’m in school studying English Lit, Politics and Film. I have all my GCSEs (excluding maths, which I am unfortunately retaking).

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Comedy
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Nature
  • Video
  • Design
  • Computers
  • Writing

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Beth mitchell

Beth mitchell
Plymouth, England

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Member since: Nov 2024

Welcome message:

Hi I’m Beth I’m 21 and a Step mum to 2 and have 1 off my own on the way. I’ve always been around / looking after young children as I’m the eldest of 14 cousins I’ve always wanted to be involved with children as a job side of things whether that’s baby sitting to working in a nursery / primary school I’m a very reliable person and aswell as looking after your children I like to get stuck in to the things their interested in to such as hobbies / activities I’m a massive animal lover so that is a bonus also if you have animals I can cook and clean and help with homework

Babysitter, Nanny £11/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)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

Pet sitting £10 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Birds
  • Fish
  • Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Daily exercise for your pet
  • Care for puppies

Dog walking £11 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Part-time, Full-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Plymouth 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

My credentials

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

  • 5 years experience working with children
    • I'm a parent
  • 10 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 22 years old
    • Police check
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English

I a fun loving creative person I love to get stuck into activities if the kids love to do so! I’m easy going. I also love to cook and clean if that’s something that’s needed doing whilst watching the children

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Fitness
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Writing

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Miss Chantelle P Barlow

Miss Chantelle P Barlow
Plymouth, England

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Member since: Oct 2024

Experienced babysitter in Plymouth

I'm a responsible, friendly, and patient babysitter with 2 years of experience caring for preschoolers and gradeschoolers. I'm comfortable with pets, cooking, chores, and helping with homework. My skills include drawing, crafting, reading and playing games. I'm excited to provide a fun and nurturing environment for your children, and I'm available 24/7 with my flexible schedule. I am able to babysit at my location or yours. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions! :)

Babysitter, Parent helper £11/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Up to 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Help with homework

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet daycare (at my place during the day)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Part-time, Full-time employment.

I can travel within Plymouth 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
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family
  • Live-in with the family

My credentials

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

  • 2 years experience working with children
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 19 years old
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Nature
  • Cooking

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Ziva Ward
Plymouth, England

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2024

Babysitter

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)

Pet sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

Dog walking

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)

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 Plymouth 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
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

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

  • 2 years experience working with children
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • Asthma training
    • Water safety training
    • Working With Children Check (WWCC)
    • I have child car seats
  • 4 months experience working with pets
    • I have pets
    • Have a pet carrier
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 17 years old
    • Police check
    • Emergency car access
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English

I have a full up to date DBS, I am first aid trained and am ongoing my level 2 childcare qualification.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Swimming

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Babysitting Pay Rates Plymouth, England, United Kingdom (Updated 18 Oct 2025)

Plymouth babysitters are paid an average of £12.02 per hour as of October 2025, which is 3.4% lower than the English average of £12.45, and 4.5% lower than the United Kingdom average of £12.58. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services in Plymouth.
1 Kid 2 Kids 3+ Kids
Plymouth:
£10.93 £12.02 £13.12
England:
£11.32 £12.45 £13.58
United Kingdom:
£11.44 £12.58 £13.73

Rates are calculated weekly from our live member data. Prices are shown in Pound sterling (GBP). If you republish our rates please credit kidsit.com 😊

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