Qurious City offers trusted Specialist Overnight Babysitting services designed for parents who need care for their children throughout the night. 

Working late, on a night shift, date night or simply needing a peaceful night’s rest?
Qurious City provides Specialist Overnight Babysitting so you can relax knowing your little one is safe and cared for throughout the night.

Our trained babysitters provide:

• Evening engagement and calm play
  
  

• Reading bedtime stories
  
  

• Helping your child get ready for bed (wiping, cleaning, dressing)
  
  

• Feeding and nappy changes
  
  

• Overnight supervision and care if your child wakes
  
  

• Morning handover with a care summary
  
  

✅ Professional care at £14/hr (12-hour minimum booking)
✅ Straightforward hourly structure
✅ Care in the comfort of your own home
✅ Clear terms and conditions

❌ Exclusions: We do not offer bathing, heavy lifting, laundry, or household chores. 

12 HOURS OVERNIGHT CHILDCARE BOOKING SECTION

6 HOURS OVERNIGHT CHILDCARE BOOKING SECTION

 TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Have absolute peace of mind  while we care for your little one.

Scope of Service

Care is provided in the child’s home and includes:

• Engaging evening play and calm activities
  
  

• Reading bedtime stories
  
  

• Helping children get ready for bed (wiping, cleaning, dressing for sleep)
  
  

• Feeding (milk/bottle/snacks)
  
  

• Nappy changes and settling for sleep
  
  

• Overnight presence and response if children wake
  
  

• Morning handover with a care update
  
  

Exclusions: We do not offer bathing, heavy lifting, housework, or laundry.

Rate & Household Offer

• £14 per hour (12-hour minimum booking = £168)
  
  

• Covers all children in the household under 16 years (no per-child charges)
  
  

Additional Hours

• Time outside 7pm–7am billed at £14/hr in 30-minute increments.
  
  

Travel & Out-of-Town Bookings

For services outside the sitter’s local area:

• Parents cover all travel tickets, visas (if required), and local transfers.
  
  

• Hotel accommodation provided if overnight return isn’t possible.
  
  

• A daily estacode (meal/subsistence allowance) agreed in advance.
  
  

• All travel expenses are payable in addition to the babysitting fee.
  
  

Payment

• 20% deposit required to secure a booking.
  
  

• Balance due on or before the date of service.
  
  

Cancellation Policy

• 48+ hours’ notice → Full refund (deposit returned).
  
  

• Less than 48 hours’ notice → Deposit retained, no further charge.
  
  

• Less than 24 hours’ notice → Full fee payable.

Parent's Responsibilities

• Provide emergency contact details and GP information.
  
  

• Medication & Health Instructions (Written):
  
  

  • Medication will only be administered with written parental instructions and consent (name of medication, child’s name, dosage, timing, route, storage, and reason).
    
    

  • Medication must be in original packaging with the pharmacy/manufacturer label.
    
    

  • We keep a Medication Administration Record (MAR) noting dose/time given; a parent countersigns at handover.
    
    

  • We do not administer a first-ever dose of any medication (including over-the-counter) during our care.
    
    

  • Emergency medicines (e.g., inhalers, auto-injectors) must be supplied with a brief written emergency plan; training/briefing provided by the parent at handover.
    
    

  • We reserve the right to decline administering medication where instructions are unclear or safety is a concern.
    
    

• Resting  Arrangements for Babysitter:
  
  

  • Parents provide a safe, clean, and quiet place for the babysitter to rest during sleeping hours (e.g., spare room/sofa-bed with clean bedding), with reasonable proximity to hear/respond to the child.
    
    

  • Functional smoke alarms, access to bathroom facilities, and safe room temperature are required.
    
    

  • If no suitable rest space is available or the child requires frequent attention (e.g., continuous waking), the night is treated as a waking night at the agreed hourly rate.
    
    

• Ensure the home environment is safe and suitable for overnight care.
  
  

• Provide clear routines/instructions for feeding, sleep, and comfort.
  
  

Key Terms 

1. Household definition: Only children permanently residing in the home (no cousins, neighbours’ kids, or sleepovers).
   
   

2. Age range: Care applies to children up to age 16, but note:
   
   

   • Under 8s → full bedtime/sleeping care.
     
     

   • 8–16 → light supervision, bedtime routine, settling.
     
     

3. Scope still applies: bedtime prep (wiping, changing, stories, feeding, nappy changes), overnight supervision, morning handover.
   
   

4. Exclusions: bathing, heavy lifting, extra household chores.
   
   

5. Extra hours: £14/hr in 30-min blocks before/after 7pm–7am.