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Safe hands,
local hearts.

Vetted University of Southampton students, available for evenings, weekends and school holidays. DBS‑checked, safeguarding‑trained, and reviewed by local parents — from just £16/hr.

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Your child deserves the best care
All sitters are DBS‑checked University of Southampton students
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🔒 DBS Verified
🎓 Uni Students
🔒 Enhanced DBS Checked
🎓 University of Southampton Students
📍 Southampton Only
⭐ Parent‑Reviewed Profiles
🛡️ Fully Insured
Simple process
Book your sitter
in 3 simple steps

We've made the whole experience as easy as possible — from finding a sitter to the morning after.

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Tell us what you need

Fill in our quick booking form — the date, time, number of children, and any special requirements. Takes less than 3 minutes.

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We match you with a sitter

We'll suggest an available, vetted sitter near you. You can view their profile and reviews before confirming — and meet them first, for free.

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Relax — we've got it covered

Your sitter arrives on time, ready to go. After the session, leave a quick review to help other Southampton families.

Why choose us
Not just a sitter.
A trusted local service.

We're not a national agency. We're students from your city who built something better.

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Enhanced DBS Checked — Always

Every sitter holds a current enhanced DBS certificate. No exceptions. You can request to see it at any time.

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Educated & Responsible Sitters

Many of our sitters study Nursing, Education, or Psychology at Southampton — giving you real confidence in who's at your door.

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Hyper‑Local to Southampton

We only operate in Southampton. Our sitters know the area, arrive on time, and are part of your community.

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Genuinely Affordable

From just £16/hr with no membership fees, no subscription, and no hidden charges. Pay only for the time you need.

Reviewed by Local Parents

Every booking ends with a review. Read genuine feedback from other Southampton parents before you confirm.

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Fully Insured & Safeguarding Trained

SouthNest holds public liability insurance and every sitter completes an NSPCC‑accredited safeguarding course before their first booking.

The team
Meet some of our sitters

Every sitter is personally interviewed, DBS‑checked, and reviewed by parents just like you.

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Emily Clarke
BSc Nursing · Year 2
Calm, patient, and great with young children. I've been babysitting for 4 years and love arts and crafts activities.
Arts & crafts0–5 yrsFirst aid
🔒 DBS Verified  ·  ⭐ 5.0
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James Okafor
BA Primary Education · Year 3
As a future primary teacher I love making homework feel like fun. Great with school‑age kids and sports activities.
Homework help5–12 yrsSports
🔒 DBS Verified  ·  ⭐ 5.0
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Sophie Wang
BSc Psychology · Year 2
Bilingual in English and Mandarin, with SEN experience. I'm warm, reliable, and passionate about child wellbeing.
BilingualAll agesSEN
🔒 DBS Verified  ·  ⭐ 4.9
Transparent pricing
Simple, honest rates.
No surprises.

No membership fees. No subscriptions. Pay only for the time you book.

Standard
£16/hr
Weekday evenings
  • DBS‑checked sitter
  • Review after every booking
  • Same sitter repeat bookings
  • Cancel 24hrs free
  • WhatsApp support
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School Holidays
£130/day
Full day (up to 8 hours)
  • Same trusted sitter all day
  • Activities & outdoor play
  • Homework & reading support
  • Meal preparation included
  • Daily check‑in for parents
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Parent reviews
What Southampton
families say
★★★★★
"Emily was absolutely brilliant with our two boys. She arrived on time, kept them entertained all evening and even tidied up before we got home. We've already booked her again."
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Sarah M.
Portswood, Southampton
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"I was nervous using a new service but SouthNest made it so easy. I could see the DBS certificate, read reviews, and had a quick call before the booking. Total peace of mind."
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Daniel K.
Bitterne, Southampton
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"Much better value than agencies and honestly a better experience too. Sophie is wonderful with our daughter who has additional needs. She clearly knows what she's doing."
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Priya T.
Bassett, Southampton
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Free pre‑meet with your sitter

Every first booking includes a short intro call or visit.

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Free cancellation up to 24hrs

Plans change. Cancel any time with no charge if 24+ hours before.

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Are you a Southampton student?

Earn £12.50–14.00/hr around your lectures. Flexible hours, great experience, and you'll make a real difference to local families.

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