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Valentine's Day Babysitters Edinburgh, Scotland (Contact for Free)

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Jamie Adamson

Jamie Adamson
Edinburgh, Scotland

Activity summary

Last seen: 8 hours ago Member since: Sep 2025

Valentine's Day Babysitter, Babysitter £12.50/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Household duties I can do:

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

Pet sitting £12.50 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Fish

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Daily exercise for your pet

Dog walking £12.50 / hour

  • 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)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting
    • Collecting mail / packages

Other services I can provide

  • Elderly care / companionship

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

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

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

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
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends

My credentials

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

  • 14 months experience working with children
    • Registered carer
  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • Driver's license
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

I have good childcare experience. I spent around 4 months volunteering in London with kids who lived in at risk areas and struggle a lot in school. We worked with them to help their development and set them on good paths

I worked at a Christian summer camp in America for 4 different summers. I was a head counsellor, archery instructor and a Rock climbing safety team member during my time there.

I also volunteered in the past for my church youth group when they were struggling for members.

Thanks to these roles I am very luck to have worked with a huge range of different kids. I have had childcare training at all three places. This involved stuff like learning a ton of different games and ways to keep kids engaged as well as more serious stuff like safeguarding and health wellbeing.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Games
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Nature
  • Animals
  • Cooking
  • Computers

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Sara Ali

Sara Ali
East Kilbride, Glasgow, Écosse

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Member since: Apr 2025

Peace of Mind and Happy Times!

Chillout parents! I am exited to become someone you can trust and that your children love! Peace of mind is guareteed while your little ones are having happy times and so much fun! :) It is important for parent to know their kids are safe and enjoying themselves, so that's what I ensure while making it fun.

Valentine's Day Babysitter, Babysitter, Parent helper £13/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • 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
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing nappies
  • Help with homework

Household duties I can do:

  • Grocery shopping

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

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

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - - - -

Day

- - -

Arvo

- - -

Eve.

- - - - - -

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Valentine's Day

My credentials

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

  • 2 months experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training for babies
    • I carry a first aid kit
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 17 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Languages I can speak: English, French, and Arabic

I have a big family so I get to babysit quite often but have started getting paid for it March 2025. I always have a first aid kit and my motto is ' Have fun the safe way ' :) Kids love my entusiasm, as for parents, my honesty and reliability is reasuring. Because I am french and sudaneese and I travel quite often, I get to see different cultures, so this makes me perfect for newly arrived families. I love teaching, and for older kids, they can learn about the big and little things they can do to help their parents and communities, such as doing their chores and helping out as well as litter picking and charity events; ( which I have done several times, with parents agreeing that their child is more responsible and feels confident to do more to help)

My skills and interests:

  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Writing
  • Foreign languages

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Courtney Burt

Courtney Burt
Rosyth, Dunfermline, Scotland

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Member since: Sep 2024

Hi! I’m Courtney from Rosyth :)

My name is Courtney, I’m 20 years old and I have a passion for caring. Whether it’s babysitting, pet sitting, or cleaning the house, I love to take care of people and help in any way I can. I can cook and clean, think of fun and engaging activities, and I can provide care for sick children or animals. I am extremely creative with many hobbies which can make any environment fun but educational.

Valentine's Day Babysitter, Babysitter, Parent helper £9/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • 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
  • Bottle feeding
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

Pet sitting £9 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Administering medications
  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Daily exercise for your pet
  • 24/7 supervision

Dog walking £9 / hour

  • 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)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Rosyth 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:

  • 5 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • I carry a pet first aid kit
    • Have a pet carrier
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 21 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

I helped to raise my little brothers since they were babies. One of which had ADHD and the other had leukaemia so i have faced challenges in the past which has given me lots of patience. I also have lots of experience caring for animals so can help with pets too. I am a very creative person with hobbies that include crochet, jewellery making and other arts and crafts, I can also play a few instruments. My creativity should create a fun but educational environment for children.

My skills and interests:

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

You can learn more about me by browsing my social accounts:

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Jess Rose
Edinburgh, Scotland

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2025

Valentine's Day Babysitter, Babysitter, Parent helper

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)

Childcare duties I can do:

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

Household duties I can do:

  • Laundry / washing

Pet sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Daily exercise for your pet
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for senior dogs
  • Care for kittens
  • Care for senior 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)

My availability

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

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

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • 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:

  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 17 years old
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Swimming

Contact Jess For Free

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

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Babysitting Pay Rates Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom (Updated 29 Sep 2025)

Edinburgh babysitters are paid an average of £12.54 per hour as of September 2025, which is 13.4% lower than the Scotland average of £14.48, and 0.6% lower than the United Kingdom average of £12.62. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services in Edinburgh.
1 Kid 2 Kids 3+ Kids
Edinburgh:
£11.40 £12.54 £13.68
Scotland:
£13.16 £14.48 £15.79
United Kingdom:
£11.47 £12.62 £13.76

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 😊

Don't know how much to pay? See our parents' guide to babysitting pay rates



Top 10 Tips For Hiring A Valentine's Day Babysitter

Follow these handy tips for hiring a Valentine's Day babysitter so you can enjoy a romantic evening while knowing your kids are in safe hands.

1. Book early

Valentine’s Day is a high-demand night for babysitters, so secure someone well in advance.

2. Expect holiday rates

Babysitters often charge extra for special occasions, so budget for a premium.

3. Choose someone trusted

Go with a sitter your kids already know, or someone with strong references if it’s their first time.

4. Confirm late-night availability

Make sure the sitter is comfortable staying until your return, even if it’s late.

5. Share bedtime routines

Provide clear instructions for dinner, storytime, and bedtime so the evening runs smoothly.

6. Leave fun activities

Stock up on games, crafts, or a movie to keep the kids entertained while you’re out.

7. Plan a simple dinner for kids

Prepare or order something easy the babysitter can serve without stress.

8. Leave emergency contacts

Give them your number, backup contacts, and any medical details they might need.

9. Set house rules

Be clear on snacks, screen time, and bedtime flexibility.

10. Show appreciation

Since they’re working on a date night, consider a bonus, chocolates, or a thank-you note.

See our parents' guide to Valentine's Day babysitting for more detailed information.


Valentine's Day Babysitter Interview Questions

Ask the following questions when interviewing Valentine's Day babysitter candidates so you can enjoy a stress-free date night knowing your kids are well cared for.

Experience & Background

  • Have you babysat on holidays or special occasions before (like Valentine’s Day)?
  • What ages of children do you have the most experience caring for?
  • Are you comfortable caring for multiple children at once?
  • How do you usually keep kids entertained in the evening?

Availability & Flexibility

  • Are you available to work late into the evening if needed?
  • Do you have reliable transportation to and from our home that night?
  • How do you feel about working on Valentine’s Day, when many sitters are in demand?

Care & Routines

  • How do you handle dinnertime and bedtime routines when parents are out late?
  • Are you comfortable preparing and serving a simple meal or snacks?
  • How do you keep kids calm and happy if they miss us while we’re out?
  • Would you plan activities (games, crafts, movie night) to make the evening fun?

Safety & Emergencies

  • Are you CPR and first aid certified?
  • How would you handle an emergency if we’re not immediately reachable?
  • What steps would you take if a child refuses to go to bed or becomes upset?

Communication & Reliability

  • How do you usually keep parents updated while babysitting (texts, calls, photos)?
  • What’s your backup plan if something prevents you from coming at the last minute?
  • Are you comfortable working later than planned if our evening runs long?

Personality & Fit

  • What do you enjoy most about babysitting on special occasions?
  • How do you balance keeping the night fun but still structured?
  • Why do you think you’d be a great fit for our family on Valentine’s Day?