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BAYB-ees-it-uh/ˈbeɪbisɪtə/

A babysitter looks after children for a short time while the parents are out. A childminder is registered and often daytime; a nanny is more regular live-in or daily work. On-site events: a babysitter still needs a DBS check.

Meaning

A person who looks after children for a short time while the parents are out.

Examples

• “A babysitter for the staff event still needs a DBS check if it is on site.”
• “A babysitter is not a childminder; Ofsted registration is a different job.”

Good to know

a babysitter; babysit (verb). Contrast: a childminder / a nanny. DBS / safeguarding. Countable people. Mix-up: a baby-sitter with a hyphen is the same word; keep one form in exams.

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