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Borrow A Village
Advice & Ideas
Helpful articles, practical childcare advice and inspiration for modern families. Whether you're looking for childcare, preparing for your child's first babysitter or simply searching for advice, we're here to help you find your village.
Christmas Babysitting in Sheffield and Chesterfield: Get Your Festive Childcare Sorted
Christmas parties, shopping trips or festive date nights? Let Borrow A Village help you find trusted local childcare.
Jen Bell
Oct 16
Borrow A Village is live! Get in touch if you need a babysitter
Need a babysitter but don’t know where to start? Borrow A Village matches families across Sheffield and Chesterfield with vetted local babysitters and experienced childcare providers.
Jen Bell
Oct 5
Need a babysitter? Here’s how Borrow A Village will work
Need a babysitter or regular childcare? Here’s how Borrow A Village will help families find trusted local childcare without endless searching.
Jen Bell
Sep 25
We’re getting to know our childcare providers
We’ve started meeting the childcare providers interested in joining Borrow A Village. Here’s a little look at what happens during onboarding and why getting to know our providers matters.
Jen Bell
Sep 9
No family nearby? How to build a support network when you don’t have a village
Not every family has grandparents or relatives nearby to call on for childcare. Here’s how to start building a support network of your own - and why your village doesn’t have to be made up of family.
Jen Bell
Aug 28
How to Find a Trusted Babysitter in Sheffield and Chesterfield
Looking for a babysitter in Sheffield or Chesterfield? Here’s what to consider when choosing someone to care for your children, from experience and DBS checks to references and finding the right fit.
Jen Bell
Aug 20
Borrow A Village Featured In The Star And Derbyshire Times Ahead Of Launch
Borrow A Village has received its first media coverage in The Star and the Derbyshire Times ahead of its launch. Find out why founder Jen Bell created the service and how it's helping families find trusted childcare.
Jen Bell
Jul 30
Why I Started Borrow A Village
Borrow A Village was born from one mum's search for trusted childcare after returning to Derbyshire with two young children. Discover why we're building a different kind of childcare service for families and professionals alike.
Jen Bell
Jul 22
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