Other Services

All the following services will have the following conditions unless otherwise stated

• Staff will be over 18 unless otherwise agreed.
• All over 18's will be CRB checked.
• References can be provided for all staff.
• Staff will not require transport.
• Staff will arrive approximately 15 minutes prior to the required time in order to meet both the parents and children.
• Staff: child ratio will vary depending on age but will be approximately 1:8.

Babysitting Service

• No Registration fee
• No Membership fee
• £4 booking fee per booking
• Suggested payment rate: £5.50/hour until midnight, £6/hour after midnight, although it is the parents responsibility to confirm rates prior to leaving.
• Booking fee to be paid to sitter on the night.
• Minimum booking of 2 hours.
• Any extras required (such as extra children/taxi service for children) must be agreed with the sitter.
• Cancellations less than 24 hours ahead will still incur a booking charge and the 2 hours minimum cost.

Example costs

5 hours babysitting: £27.50 + £4 = £31.50
4 hours babysitting: £22.00 + £4 = £26.00.

Cost Comparisons

• Sitters (nationwide); £12.75 membership fee per quarter; £4 booking fee per use; £5.35 - £5.50/hour.
• Nicks Babysitting (North Hampshire); £10/hour with 3 hour minimum booking. £150 per 24 hour period.
• Find a babysitter (nationwide); £15/month job advertising; £6 - £10/hour.
• Find a sitter (Portsmouth); £30 yearly membership; £5 - £7/hour.
• Freedom Childcare (Portsmouth); £50 registration fee; £10/monthly membership; £9.60 - £11.20/hour.

Equipment Hire

• Varying sports/games equipment available for hire for parties.
• Prices on application.
• Deposit required which will be returned subject to satisfactory return.

Party Service

For parents who only require organisation during the party (you organise the games/prizes etc you require and Star Kids staff will run the whole party during the day)

• Booking fee £20
• Exact charge to be confirmed once details of party are confirmed, however a guide price of £5/child can be used.
• Booking fee to be paid at time of confirmation.
• 50% of balance required 14 days prior to event
• Remaining balance to be paid on the day of the event.
• Equipment may be available FREE of charge, although a deposit will be required, and returned subject to damage costs.
• Suggested party length 2 – 3 hours.
• If you simply require an extra pair of hands for an organised party (such as bowling etc) please contact Star Kids for pricing.

Example Costs

8 children - £40.00 + £20 = £60.00
20 children - £100 + £20 = £120.00

Party Planning

Ideal for those who would like their child's party planned from start to finish

• Booking fee £50
• Exact charge to be confirmed once details of party are confirmed, however a guide price of £6/child can be used.
• Further budget for prizes/goody bags to be agreed with parents at time of booking.
• Catering/Facility Hire can be organised at an extra cost.
• Booking fee to be paid at time of confirmation.
• 50% of balance required 14 days prior to event
• Remaining balance to be paid on the day of the event.
• Equipment may be available FREE of charge, although a deposit will be required, and returned subject to damage costs.
• Suggested party length 2 – 3 hours.

Example Costs

8 children - £48.00 + £50.00 = £98.00
20 children - £120.00 + £50.00 = £170.00

Other childcare services

Star Kids can also provide childcare for parties/weddings etc, please contact us for further details.