Shoaps23
Babysitter in Salford
Usually responds within 12 hours
Female Member since Aug 2017 Last Updated May 2025 Last Login 24 May 2025
My Summary
About Me
I am a previous Ofsted registered Childminder (2017-2023) with lots of 5 star reviews.
I am a kind, friendly and caring person who loves what I do with a great deal of experience.
I offer an inhome babysitting service for Salford and Manchester, however, as I live in Winton and don't have access to a car, taxis will also need to be paid for.
At present I have space for daytime, evening and weekend babysitting.
Happy to have a chat and a meet up in advance of babysitting.
My Experience
Previous Ofsted registered Childminder 2017-2023. I have also voluntarily looked after numerous friends children as well as my own two boys.
My Qualifications
Previously Ofsted registered
DBS checked
Paediatric first aid
Safeguarding / child protection training
Quality provision for two year olds
Basic food hygiene level 2
Observation, assessment and Planning training course
Registered with the Information Commisioners office
Hold up to date public liability insurance
My Availability
Very limited availability at present
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| 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 | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 23/05/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Babysitting from £16.00 per hour
14.50 per hour
My Documents
- UK Passport (added 07/08/2023)
- DBS Check (added 01/09/2017)
- First Aid Certificate: First aid certificate (added 07/08/2023)
- First Aid Certificate (added 07/05/2021)
- First Aid Certificate: First Aid certificate (added 28/05/2019)
- Training Certificate: Safer food handler award level 2 (added 01/09/2017)
- Exam Certificate: Developing children's learning (added 01/09/2017)
- Exam Certificate: Understanding and working with the eyfs (added 01/09/2017)
- Exam Certificate: Recording children's development (added 01/09/2017)
- Exam Certificate: Leading and managing a childminding setting (added 01/09/2017)
- Exam Certificate: Safeguarding children (added 01/09/2017)
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Request a new DBS CheckReviews
4.98 out of 5
Parents say
This babysitter consistently receives glowing reviews from parents. She is described as warm, caring, and professional, putting both children and parents at ease. Parents appreciate her clear communication, sending regular updates and photos. The sitter engages children with fun activities and provides a welcoming, home-like environment. Many reviewers highly recommend her services, especially for first-time babysitter users.
Summary generated by AI from the text of recent member reviews
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Shoaps23. 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.
As brand new (anxiety filled) parents who'd never hired a babysitter before, we were really worried about the experience and what it would look like.
Thankfully, we came across Sophie (Shoaps23) and all of our worries, concerns and anxieties were completely calmed and absolutely would be looking to book them going forward!
They were clear, comforting and confident in days leading to the babysitting date, providing plenty of documents confirming Sophie's standing and experience.
On the night, Sophie made a WhatsApp group between all of us, sending frequent photo updates and plenty of updates on how our little spud was doing.
Thanks to Sophie's positive attitude, confident approach to childcare and clear communication and commitment to including us in the night, we wholeheartedly recommend Sophie to any and all parents in a similar position.
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Hayden
on 18/08/2024
We asked Sophia to look after our 1 year old. She was so lovely and would definitely use her again!!
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Steph P
on 08/08/2024
Sofia looked after my two boys, aged 3 and 8, and they absolutely adored her. She even kindly agreed to pick up my older son from school. The kids were ecstatic and had an amazing time. My younger son couldn't stop talking about how they played with Sofia for an entire week afterwards and keeps asking when this "girl" will come back. She is a kind, energetic, and cheerful nanny, and we couldn't have asked for anyone better.
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Svitlana
on 04/08/2024
It has been an absolute pleasure meeting Sophie, we feel very lucky and our baby boy (7months) loves their time together. Sophie immediately reassured us from the very start and keeps us constantly updated in our group chat. My partner works away so having Sophie available to help out helps balance life much better without any added worry/stress, an absolute game changer for us as a family 💓. Huge thankyou Sophie xXx
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Beth
on 15/06/2024
We have used Sophie a number of times for both evening and day time childcare and she has always been amazing - she is good with our little boy, keeps us up to date with photos & messages of how he is and has been really flexible. We hadn’t left him before as we do not live near family so we were a little nervous before using Sophie but as soon as we met her, we were reassured as she is so lovely. Will continue to use 😌
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Sarah
on 13/05/2024
Sophie was recommended to us by a friend and I am really glad I got in touch with her. She is the first babysitter we have used for our nearly 3 year old and 1 year old. She came to meet us before babysitting and was very professional and caring which put us at ease. We did a babysitting session later that week and my son loved playing with Sophie - he has even asked a few times since when she is coming back. We will be arranging another visit soon! I would highly recommend Sophie!
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Jane
on 08/05/2024
From when we first met Sophie she has been fantastic. Living not very close to family who we would rely on for babysitting our son we wanted to find someone who we could trust and Sophie is that person. I was very nervous to leave our son the first time Sophie was babysitting for us, but she was so kind and understanding and sent us updates through the evening to keep me reassured. Her communication and understanding are excellent and I am so glad we found her.
Thank you so much Sophie ☺️
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Helen A
on 30/04/2024
Having Sophie look after our little girl (1y) was our first time using a babysitter who wasn’t a family member and we’re so glad we found her! She came and met our little girl beforehand and was an instant hit and really fun and friendly. She was really professional and kept us up to date on what was going on whilst we were out for the night which was great…we will definitely be using Sophie again!
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Sophie
on 02/11/2023
Sophie was recommended to us by other parents and I’m so glad she was. Sophie made the time to come and meet us and my 4 yo, and then suggested an hour settling session where she took him to the park. This was really successful and my 4 yo was really comfortable. The same week Sophie babysat for us in our new home, and was able to settle my 4 yo to sleep in a new house, having only met him twice before. Sophie is natural around children, her communication with children is great and my son is already fond of her. Sophie’s communication with us as parents has also been excellent. Would recommend if you need for babysitting/childminding, even if your child is not used to a wide range of people looking after them. Thank you!
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Cheryl
on 09/09/2023
Sophie is the first babysitter we’ve left our little one with- I would highly recommend! Sophie has loads of experience and always keeps us informed about how our daughter is doing when we’re not there which is very reassuring. Will definitely be using Sophie’s babysitting services again in the future
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Madeline
on 05/09/2023
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