Oscar & Owl Babysitters Reviews 26

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The service we received from Oscar and Owl (from both the sitters and the head office) was fantastic. The sitters were prepared and flexible and Phillippa was really friendly and accomodating. I would... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Phillipa was extremely helpful and answered any queries quickly and efficiently. Working for Oscar and Owl has been a positive experience and I wish Phillipa all the best for the future.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Oscar and Owl was well run and information was passed on quickly. Phillipa was quick to respond if any questions arouse.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My whole experience with Oscar and Owl was really positive. It was easy to book a babysitter and get some information on her before she arrived. Lucy was very engaging, confident and calm, even afte... See more

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4.6

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

Phillipa was extremely helpful and answered any queries quickly and efficiently.
Working for Oscar and Owl has been a positive experience and I wish Phillipa all the best for the future.

April 16, 2018
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Babysitter at Oscar and Owl.

I worked as a babysitter for Oscar and Owl. I found the application process easy but thorough checking references, experience and criminal records check. They would contact me regularly setting me up with local families and checking after how it went. Would 100% recommend.

January 28, 2018
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I worked for Oscar & Owl as a …

I worked for Oscar & Owl as a babysitter and had an amazing experience working for Philippa. The service she provided was extremely well organised and I was always kept up to date with jobs and all the information I needed. I would highly recommend!

January 27, 2018
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

As a babysitter I had the most pleasant …

As a babysitter I had the most pleasant experience working with Phillipa. She was always professional and friendly, always sending easy to follow messages, so we always knew where our clients were based, which allowed you to calculate if it was worthwhile. She is a great addition to any company.

January 27, 2018
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Oscar and Owl- always 5 stars!

Oscar and Owl are a professional, well-managed and friendly babysitting service. They always went out of their way to ensure their babysitters felt comfortable and listened to. Communication with management was very good and the clients were always welcoming and friendly. It was a pleasure working with Philippa at Oscar and Owl and I couldn't recommend both her and the service highly enough!

January 27, 2018
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Would easily recommend

The service we received from Oscar and Owl (from both the sitters and the head office) was fantastic. The sitters were prepared and flexible and Phillippa was really friendly and accomodating. I would have no problem recommending O&O to friends.

January 25, 2018
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Oscar & Owl is a great service for ...

Oscar & Owl is a great service for babysitters and couldn't be simpler! They are flexible and make things so easy for you and very quick to respond if you have any questions. You can book jobs at the click of a button and receive all you need to know about that job so you can be fully prepared. The cash-less pay system is great as it means there is no fuss at the end of the job and Oscar & Owl put the money straight into your account.
I would fully recommend this company to anyone!

December 19, 2017
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent babysitting experience

We needed a babysitter at fairly short notice for our six month old and Oscar & Owl sorted us out. Karen arrived on time and was fantastic, putting our little one at ease straight away. When we came back she was fast asleep! All in all a fantastic experience - will use again.

July 19, 2017
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very positive expirience

My whole experience with Oscar and Owl was really positive. It was easy to book a babysitter and get some information on her before she arrived. Lucy was very engaging, confident and calm, even after meeting our hyperactive boys! We felt very comfortable leaving her with them and it all went very well. We will definitely be using this service again!

July 11, 2017
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Oscar & Owl is the back-up I always needed

I was at a loose end when my regular babysitter had to cancelled and my normal back-up babysitter couldn’t step in. I’ve never booked a babysitter online, so I was a little hesitant. I shouldn’t have worried, Oscar & Owl are great! Within 20 minutes they had organised for Lucy to come over. I had her number, and her ‘profile’ which included a video from babysitter Lucy saying ‘hi’ - such a sweet addition! My boys warmed to her really quickly, and I came home to happy little boys with brushed teeth, in their PJ’s reading stories. Thank you! I’ll be booking again soon.

July 10, 2017
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Every nanny/babysitter I have used through Oscar & Owl have been excellent!

July 10, 2017
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