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What's the earliest start time?

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How to make a booking

How are sitters selected for bookings?

How do I choose my favourite sitters?

How much notice do you need?

Can I choose my sitter?

What's the latest finish time?

How long will it take to fill my booking?

Do you care for children with additional needs?

How many children can you look after?

Do you provide a school pick-up service?

Will my sitter contact me before the booking?

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I'm nervous about leaving my child?

Can you explain 'Let me choose'?

Can you explain 'Choose for me'?

Do your sitters have newborn experience?

Can I meet my sitter before the booking?

Additional visiting children

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What are Health & Care details? copy

What should I include in Booking Notes?

What are Health & Care details?

Adding a Family Profile

What's the minimum booking duration?

What can I expect my sitter to do?

Tips for your first booking

Provisions for your sitter

What to expect during a booking

What are Top 3 and Favourite sitters?

How do I choose my favourites?

What if I don't want a particular sitter?

Choosing your favourites

How do you select your sitters?

Sitter ID

Do your sitters have DBS checks?

What experience does your agency have?

What does my sitter need to know before a booking?

Public liability insurance

Staying safe: Keeping your personal data safe

Trust & safety

Why have you filled my booking - I selected 'Let me choose'?

Can I change the times of my booking?

Can I cancel a booking?

What if my sitter cancels?

What if I return home early?

Rating & reviewing your sitter

Managing your booking

What does membership cost?

Can I cancel my membership?

What are the hourly rates?

Do I pay towards travel/parking costs?

What is a service fee?

How do I pay my sitter?

Should I pay my sitter a tip?

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I can't download the app?

I've already paid my sitter but you've charged me again?

What if my sitter doesn't arrive?

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