Sophie D
Babysitter in Leighton Buzzard
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Female Member since May 2019 Last Updated Oct 2025 Last Login 15 Oct 2025
My Summary
About Me
I am currently looking for ad-hoc evening babysitting work, if you want to go out for date nights/events etc.
I am a hardworking, caring and patient individual, with over 15 years experience looking after children. I have worked for a number of families in Leighton Buzzard and surrounding areas on an ad-hoc basis.
I am a professional home declutterer and organiser. My strengths lie in creativity, I enjoy doing arts and crafts/games/baking/dancing and singing with children.
My Experience
I have many years of nannying experience for children ages 1-14. I worked in a nursery for a few years, caring for children aged 6 months-5 years.
I am used to helping with school pick ups, homework, bath time, dinner, playing and getting children ready for bed. In the holidays I have also taken children out for the day/planned activities at home.
The two best qualities a nanny can have are patience and adaptability when working with kids, skills I have developed over my years of nannying. Working with children is incredibly enjoyable, because they have a sense of magic and play that I think we start to lose as adults.
I am happy to look after up to two children.
I am fine with dogs/cats/other pets.
My Qualifications
I have a dance degree from the University of Surrey.
My Availability
I am looking for ad-hoc evening babysitting work, if you want to go out for date nights/events etc. Availability (all until 12.30pm):
Mondays from 7.15pm (in term time), free from 6pm in school holidays.
Tuesdays from 8.30pm
Wednesdays from 6pm
Thursdays from 8.30pm
Saturdays from 5.30pm
Sundays from 5.30pm
I may have some availability to cover daytimes in school holidays, send me a message to ask.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Morning | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| After School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 05/10/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Babysitting from £13.00 per hour
I charge £13ph for babysitting if I am putting the child to sleep/being there in the evening whilst they are asleep and £15ph for nannying, during the day care, weekend, holiday and after school pick ups if the child will be mostly awake.
My Documents
- DBS Check (added 03/01/2025)
- First Aid Certificate: First Aid Certificate (added 12/08/2024)
- Other (added 20/05/2024)
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5 out of 5
Parents say
The childminder is highly praised for their exceptional care, reliability, and creativity. They excel at engaging children through activities, games, and arts. Parents consistently report their children's enthusiasm and happiness when the sitter arrives. The childminder is described as trustworthy, punctual, and able to handle various childcare tasks effectively.
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Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Sophie D. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk members and not of Childcare.co.uk. Parents must carry out their own checks and references on childcare providers to ensure that they are completely happy before enaging in the use of their services.
Sophie has been a fantastic childminder for our son who's autistic and nonverbal. She's very diligent, trustworthy, methodical, and friendly. She works around our son's interests when planning days out with him. We are very pleased to have Sophie as our son's childminder.
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MASW
on 05/10/2025
Response by
Sophie D
on 05/10/2025:
Thanks for your kind review. You are lovely family to work for.
Sophie has looked after our little one on a number of occasions now and every time she’s been absolutely fantastic. Ruby is always very happy to see Sophie and loves playing games with her. Sophie also does brilliant drawing, songs and dancing with Ruby too. We’re very happy to have found Sophie!
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Lauren
on 30/05/2025
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Sophie D
on 30/05/2025:
Thanks Lauren, it is a pleasure to work for you and look after lovely Ruby.
We are so glad we came across Sophie's profile. She is really good with our children and they love her! Whenever we go out they are get so excited and look forward to her arriving.
We can not recommend her enough - true 5 Star!
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Marc
on 10/10/2024
Response by
Sophie D
on 10/10/2024:
Thank you Marc 😀
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