Understanding childcare

When childcare at home fits better than daycare

For parents comparing centre-based and at-home childcare.

Babysitter Aan Huis is not a daycare centre. We provide flexible childcare at home with a sitter who travels to your family.
Parents plan childcare while the babysitter plays with the children

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When a daycare alternative fits your family

For parents comparing centre-based and at-home childcare.

  • Plan the date, start time and full duration
  • Provide accurate ages, language and care needs
  • Check coverage for your postcode first
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Not a replacement for every childcare model

At-home care mainly fits flexible hours, evenings, holidays and recurring needs outside centre hours.

  • No physical centre
  • No daily group care
  • Individual care at home
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How your request is handled

You complete the care request online. We then assess postcode, timing, experience, language and sitter availability. A request is not yet a confirmed booking.

  • Price shown before submission
  • Finding sitter status after submission
  • Confirmed after acceptance and team review
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What to prepare before care

A precise handover makes the first care hours calmer and safer. Share only information needed for the agreed care session.

  • Reachable emergency contact
  • Allergies, medication boundaries and house rules
  • Meal, play and bedtime routine
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Pricing without surprises

Recurring weekday care starts at €26 per hour. Evening and weekend care is €29, school holiday care €28 and urgent care €32. Standard services have a four-hour minimum.

  • Sleepover from 22:00 to 07:00: €150
  • Active overnight care: €32 per active hour
  • Any surcharge must appear before confirmation
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What this service does not promise

We publish only at-home services we can operationally support. School pickup by car, live camera monitoring and child tracking are not standard launch services.

  • Not a daycare centre
  • No sitter is automatically guaranteed
  • No payment or arrangement outside the platform

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is this a daycare centre?+

Babysitter Aan Huis is not a daycare centre. We provide flexible childcare at home with a sitter who travels to your family.

When is a booking confirmed?+

After a suitable sitter accepts and the team reviews the match.

Is there a minimum duration?+

Yes. Standard services have a four-hour minimum.

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