Babysitting & Ad-Hoc care
Reliable, flexible childcare when you need it most.
Serving Merton and surrounding areas.
What is Ad-Hoc babysitting?
✅ Evening & Weekend babysitting
✅ Short notice & last minute bookings
✅ Regular or one-off care
✅ Experienced cares for all ages
✅ In-home childcare you can trust
Why choose The Memory Nest?
✅ DBS checked & Vetted sitters
✅ Experienced, caring professionals
✅ Local service in Merton
✅ Simple booking process
✅ Personalised childcare for every family
How it works
1) Choose your babysitting date & Time
2) We match you with a trusted caregiver
3) Relax, knowing your child is in safe hands
Fees
Babysitting rate
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Paid in cash directly to your babysitter
£16 p/h before 6pm
£14 p/h after 6pm
£18 p/h bank holidays, New years and Christmas eve​
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Rates are set for two children per family, an additional £2 per hour will be charged for each extra child
One off booking option​
For a one off occasion
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£17.50 fee per booking
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Membership option​
For regular occasions​
£5 fee per booking once subscribed
£10 - a month​ (minimum 3 month membership)
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The minimum booking duration for our babysitting services is 3 hours. However, we do offer the flexibility to accommodate shorter sits upon request.
FAQs
What is the minimum booking time?
Our minimum booking time is 3 hours.
If you require a shorter sit, it can be arranged; however, the minimum 3-hour fee still applies.
Is there a booking fee?
Yes, there is a standard booking fee of £17.50 per booking.
Members benefit from a reduced booking fee of just £5.
Do you offer a membership?
Yes! Our membership is £10 per month, with a minimum commitment of three months.
Membership gives you:
✔ Reduced booking fees
✔ Priority booking access
✔ Ongoing support from The Memory Nest
Can I choose a specific babysitter?
Absolutely.
You can view available sitters on our View Our Babysitters page and request a specific caregiver using the dropdown menu on the booking form.
We always do our best to match your request based on availability.
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Are your babysitters insured?
Yes. All of our babysitters are DBS-checked, vetted, and experienced, ensuring the highest standards of safety and care.
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Do you offer last-minute babysitting?
We do our best to accommodate short-notice and last-minute bookings, subject to availability.
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What areas do you cover?
We currently provide babysitting services in Merton and surrounding areas.
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How do I pay?
Memberships and booking fees are paid directly to The Memory Nest via bank transfer. Babysitters are paid by you directly to the babysitter in cash.
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