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While your parenting experience is valuable, to become an approved Sitters childcarer we require at least 2 written references from employers specifically about your previous professional work experience in childcare.&#xA0; Interested in becoming an approved sitter? <a href="https://www.sitters.co.uk/become-a-sitter.aspx" id="isPasted">Apply today &gt;</a>

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