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Ok thanks. Clean ing

Leonie to clean shop after event Wed

£15

Great working with Leonie and her team again for a post -builder clean! Thank you! 🫧

Leonie for after builders clean

£44

Once again, Ryan did a fantastic job for us today. He was very hardworking, found some great solutions for us and was overall a joy to have around. Would definitely recommend.

Unpacking after house move

£120

She stayed with us for a while as housekeeper and nanny. She is very good as housekeeper and also she is like a teacher with kids. For sure, will see you soon Lydia :)

Housekeeper nanny in ascot

£720

Ok thanks for cleaning

Leonie to clean shop after event Thurs

£15

First class. Recommended

Assemble IKEA half-sized child's wardrobe

£5

What's the average cost of a childcare & safety expert

£22 - £120

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£22

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£60

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£120

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Why book a childcare and safety service through Airtasker?

Need to find an emergency childcare provider because your regular babysitter isn’t available, your relatives are out of town, and you have work in an hour? No worries! Airtasker can help you find a trusted childcare practitioner in minutes. Here’s why our platform is an excellent choice for finding a childcare provider who can head to your home:

First, you can reach dozens of nearby babysitters or baby safety experts with a single post—no need to make dozens of calls or text your parenting group for recommendations. Next, you can specify your budget, so you don’t need to pay an arm and a leg to find someone trustworthy. Lastly, our platform lets you read customer reviews before you book. That way, you get to hear from other parents who hired that Tasker!

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Top Childcare & Safety related questions

First, keep the rooms free from clutter. Make sure that all surfaces, toys, utensils, and your hands are sanitised regularly. Next, replenish any emergency kits (if you’re a Tasker, make sure you know where the first-aid kit is). Lastly, supervise the children or babies at all times. Note that instead of bringing your child to a daycare or playschool setting, the Tasker can head to your location.

The top 5 tips (or rules) for child safety at home are:

  • Prevent illness through proper handwashing, sanitising surfaces, and ensuring that the child has all the recommended immunisations. 
  • Practice food safety. 
  • Be safe while playing.
  • Baby proof or childproof the area. Avoid clutter, pad sharp edges, and make sure that nothing dangerous is within reach. 
  • Know what to do in an emergency. This includes having an emergency kit and a list of emergency contacts.

First, state in your task post that you require them to present their proof of registration, licence, and credentials. Next, before booking a Tasker, make sure to go through their customer ratings and reviews. Finally, ask to see their credentials before letting a childcare provider into your home. 

The list of baby proofing to-dos may depend on your own home and child, but in general, you must do the following:

  • Keep surfaces clean and free from clutter
  • Keep dangerous items (knives, scissors, ceramics, cables, sockets, cleaning products, small things that could be choking hazards) out of reach
  • Pad sharp edges or corners 
  • Keep an eye out for heavy objects
  • Know the settings on your hot-water heater

For a more thorough approach, we recommend hiring a baby proofing expert near you.

A child safety kit is a document that should contain the following information. Make sure to update this regularly: 

  • Your child’s name
  • Birthdate
  • Age
  • Height and weight
  • Gender
  • Ethnicity
  • Eye and hair colour
  • Unique physical characteristics (e.g. birthmarks, braces, glasses)
  • Medical needs and medications
  • Emergency contacts
  • Fingerprints
  • DNA sample (e.g. hair, an old toothbrush)
  • Recent colour photo

This depends on your child’s development. Some parents feel comfortable getting rid of the baby gates when their child turns two or three, and some child experts recommend childproofing until the age of five. No matter when you choose to stop baby proofing or childproofing, remember that these little precautions and adjustments don’t eliminate the need for proper adult supervision.

What do childcare and safety services include?

When you book a childcare and safety service through our platform, you get to work with a practitioner who can go to your home and help you look after your baby or child. If you or your partner are about to give birth, you can also find experts to help you get through labour and the first few weeks of life with your newborn. 

You can find the following types of childcare and safety practitioners on our platform:

Babysitting

A babysitter usually takes care of babies and young children temporarily - for example, an emergency comes up at work, you need to run some errands, or you want a (well-deserved) night out. Babysitters usually do not have any formal qualifications besides registration.  

They’re in charge of changing nappies, preparing meals, keeping the kids entertained, and supervising them. 

Childminding

If you’re going to be out regularly (e.g. for your 9-5 job), or if you’re going to be on a business trip for a week and none of your relatives can watch the kids, you’ll need a childminder. 

Childminders, like babysitters, are required to register with Ofsted. They may also have more credentials than a typical babysitter. These can include a childminding course, pediatric First Aid, and safeguarding training. Childminders typically prepare meals, change diapers, bathe and dress the kids, take them to and from school, and help with their education. 

Doula services

Doulas are responsible for providing emotional and physical support to the mother. This usually starts months before the birth. During your pregnancy, a doula is expected to educate you about pregnancy and birth, help you create a birth plan, talk to you about life experiences that might affect your birth experience, and help you prepare for your post-birth state.

During labour, they can support you physically by creating your ideal birthing environment. They also suggest positions and breathing exercises. Doulas also serve as your champion when talking to your healthcare providers. 

After giving birth, you can usually expect a doula to help you bond with your new baby and give you tips for feeding, sleeping, and settling with your newborn. Doulas typically service home births. If you choose to deliver your child in a hospital and don’t have a way to get your doula there fast, you can use Airtasker to find a trusted driver near you.

Maternity nursing

When you book a maternity nurse, expect a support system that’ll help you learn the basics of caring for your new baby. They may show you how to carry, feed, bathe, dress, and comfort your newborn. Maternity nurses may also help by taking care of your baby for hours at a time, allowing you time to rest and recover.

Life with your little one can be challenging! Thankfully, you can easily find people in your community who can help you shop for groceries without leaving your home. You can also find cleaning experts who’ll help you declutter or even clean out your gutters.

Recent Childcare & Safety tasks

After Party cleaning

£80

North Kensington, Greater London, W10

16th Jan 2026

After party clean Ironing Type of clean: Regular Number of bedrooms: 2 Number of bathrooms: 2 Equipment and supplies: I can provide

Mother’s helper needed: childcare & light housework

£13

Warden Hill, Bedfordshire

14th Jan 2026

Hi, I’m a mum of two children (3.5 years and 1 year old) looking for a reliable mother’s helper to support our family on a regular basis. I’m self-employed and work from a home office, so I need someone who can: • Stay with the children when I’m in meetings • Help with light household tasks (washing clothes, dishes, hoovering, general tidying) The children attend nursery 3 days a week, so I mainly need help on: • Mondays and Tuesdays • Open to occasional extra days if available I’m looking for someone I can trust long-term, and ideally someone who would also be happy to do occasional evening babysitting for events. Experience with young children required. References/DBS preferred. Please message me with: • Your experience • Availability • Hourly rate Thank you 😊

Night-time nanny for kids 11, 7 and 3. 2 nights per week

£150

Seaforth, Merseyside

10th Jan 2026

Kids sleep through the night. 3yr old is potty trained. Needed on a regular basis Friday night and Saturday night.

Nanny help kids ready to school and cleaning

£1,000

Hillmorton, Warwickshire

16th Sep 2025

Nanny help kids ready to school and cleaning. The job will be about 45minutes from 7:30-8:15am (20-25GBP) in the morning for helping getting kids to school, and 2 hours from (4;30-6:30pm (40-50 GPB)in the afternoon for helping tidy up the house and do some cleaning, the job will be about 1-3 month from middle of Oct to Dec during school term. if you are interested in the job. please contact me. Thanks

Nanny for one year old needed

£22

Austenwood, Buckinghamshire

13th Sep 2025

Nanny required for one year old

Nanny,childminder,grandma,mummy,Auntie

£150

Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10

8th Sep 2025

Look after my 3yr old daughter and 1yrs old son Look, 8 or 6 hours, Either 8am - 4pm or 2pm - 8pm. 2 or 3times a week. Must come from Hatfield or its immediate neighbourhood, we can arrange pickup

Nanny for 10-15 hours per week, 2 children (2 + 5)

£10

Bulls Cross, Greater London

26th Aug 2025

Looking for a nanny for two boys aged 2 & 5 for a few hours a day from 11.25 am. 5 year old has SEN and we need someone who would have some understanding of Autism. Typical day; collect children from thier schools (own car preferred but not essential) and provide them lunch at home. Then participate in some activities until around 2pm. Monday - Friday Term time generally but may offer additional hours.

Childminder

£70

Smethwick, West Midlands

23rd Aug 2025

I need someone to mind my children, a boy and a girl 3 &1. From 7am - 9pm

We need childcare

£45

Under Tofts, South Yorkshire

12th Jul 2025

Good childcare to look after our 3 children

Nanny russian speaking

£60

Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8

27th May 2025

Looking for a nanny to look after 7 year old kid. Ideally For 2 evenings a week ( from 3 pm to 6/7 pm). Nanny must be russian speaking

Childcare

£120

Burnham, Buckinghamshire

30th Apr 2025

Looking for a woman to stay with and maybe play with my child in lounge while I work in the other room. Baby still breastfeeding so l'll come feed at intervals. I resume at 10, have a break from 12 to 1. Then continue working 1 to 3. For Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Total pay for the three days, 120£

She’s fantastic and of great help. Very punctual and that was very helpful. Lovely lady, very professional

Childcare : someone who resides nearby

£50

Burnham, Buckinghamshire

25th Apr 2025

Need someone to stay with and maybe play with child in lounge while I work in the other room. Baby still breastfeeding so I’ll come feed at intervals. Need this for 3-4 weeks

Full Time Nanny

£25

New Botley, Oxfordshire

17th Feb 2025

Hi. We are a Australian/ NZ family looking for a full time Nanny for our 3 kids in Oxford. Tasks include. Pick up and drop offs. Some tidying and cooking with some general errands. Monday to Friday

Childcare

£100

Streatham Vale, Greater London

8th Feb 2025

Any job children care i needs

Maternity nurse to take care of baby and mum

£800

Waverley, South Yorkshire

5th Feb 2025

Bath baby Feed baby Change baby Baby seat whilst mum sleeps, work or goes for appointment

Nanny needed Mondays-Fridays 7:30-4:30. Can live in or travel daily

£300

Kingswood, Hertfordshire

28th Jan 2025

Need a Nanny to care for one child mondays to fridays 7:30-4:30. Must be able to do school drop off and pick up of 2 older children. Person may live in or travel daily.

House helper childcare

£10

Woolwich, Greater London, SE18

29th Dec 2024

I need a female to pick up my daughter from school located next to where we live and take her to our home until i get back from work. Will include cleaning duties cooking and helping her with academic activities. This is a one 2 one job as i will have shift early morning it will will require early start at times (the shifts will be confirmed when i start my new job). Just to be clear this is a live out childcare that i am looking for. I will be starting off with government support just to get me started and i will top up as its a new job. Please have you dbs certificate ready also your registration as i will need that to show the government. We are such a nice family and i hope to hear from you

I need a live-in nanny who can also support with house chores

£500

Ribbleton, Lancashire

14th Dec 2024

Post-delivery care for my baby and me, along with my 10-year-old son, including cooking for us and housekeeping. Female only. Live in Nanny. Pay is monthly.

Need A nanny/house keeper

£30

East Acton, Greater London, W3

28th Nov 2024

I am looking for a nanny /house keeper .

Bilingual nanny

£20

Ruislip Common, Greater London

31st Oct 2024

Playing and interacting with one year old toddler in english and any european language Toys will be provided For one hour per day, two times per week initially and increasing gradually 20 pounds per hour Toddler has separation anxiety so this adjustment period will be required for her to settle with nanny