Flexible childcare,
built around real families
Nestdrop helps parents connect with trusted local hosts for short-term, flexible childcare — without agencies or long contracts.
How Nestdrop works
Simple, flexible childcare — without agencies or long-term contracts.
Browse trusted local hosts
Explore nearby host profiles, see availability and age ranges.
Submit your childcare request
Tell us the dates, times, and your child’s age. No booking required.
We review and connect you
We help connect parents with suitable hosts. Care is arranged directly.
👨👩👧 For parents
Find nearby hosts for school holidays, inset days, or occasional care.
Continue as a parentRecently available hosts
A small selection of hosts currently on Nestdrop.
Sarah Carter
Retford
Availability: School holidays
Experience: Parent of two children, experience with school holiday care.
Ages 1 – 10
Amir Harrison
Dinnington
Availability: Weekdays
Experience: Previously supported local families with after-school care.
Ages 4 – 8
Emma Walker
Worksop
Availability: Ad-hoc / Inset days
Experience: Registered childminder with experience caring for mixed ages.
Ages 1 – 12
🔒 Safety & trust
- Identity and address documents required
- DBS information requested where applicable
- Hosts manually reviewed before going live
Nestdrop is a community platform, not a childcare agency. Parents and hosts connect directly.