Oppas by Chaima · Amsterdam

Services & rates

An evening out, a special day or a stay in Amsterdam? Find the care that suits your family below. I am happy to help you work out what you need.

Familiar care, for your family’s moments.

Babysitting at home

A little time for yourself

Familiar, personal care that follows your child’s routine.

Planned in advance24 hours or more ahead
€17per hour
Last-minuteWithin 24 hours
€18per hour

The same rates apply in the evenings and at weekends.

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Care at special occasions

A special day

Personal care for your children at a wedding, family celebration or funeral.

Care at the venue
€25per hour

Care on location for children from one family.

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Unexpected childcare

When plans change

Has your babysitter cancelled or have your plans changed? Let’s discuss what is possible.

Last-minute babysitting
€18per hour
Support in a family emergencyFor example, an unexpected hospital visit
€25per hour

Subject to availability; immediate care is not guaranteed.

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Around a new arrival

When your family grows

Care for older children during childbirth, or child-focused help after the first postnatal week.

During the birth or after the first week
€25per hour

Subject to availability and prior agreement; no guaranteed standby. No medical or maternity care.

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For every bookingMinimum 3 hours€10 fixed travel charge

Clear arrangements, made in advance

All rates are per hour, with a minimum of 3 hours per appointment. Planned babysitting at home is €17/hour; last-minute care is €18/hour. Care at special occasions, family emergency support and care around a new arrival are €25/hour.

There is a €10 travel charge per visit for the round trip within my usual service area. If the appointment ends at 23:00 or later, you also pay for my taxi home. A paid taxi home is a condition for these appointments, agreed in advance. For other locations, I confirm travel costs beforehand.

You can cancel free of charge until one hour before the agreed start time. If you cancel within that final hour, you pay for one hour at the agreed hourly rate instead of the full appointment. If I cancel within one hour of the start time, the first hour of your next babysitting appointment lasting more than four hours is on me.

I carry out the babysitting myself. There is no extra charge per child: we discuss whether I can safely care for the number of children, their ages and needs on my own. I am based in Amsterdam and may also travel to Haarlem, Hoofddorp, Zaandam and Almere depending on the date, time and journey.

An enquiry is not a confirmed booking. I first check availability and what is possible. Where appropriate, we have a short introduction, then I confirm the hours, rate, travel arrangements and cancellation policy in writing.

The website is also available in Arabic. I understand Arabic, but do not speak it myself. When we first meet, we make sure we understand each other, so we can make clear arrangements for your child.

Yes. I have experience caring for expat families staying in the Netherlands for work, whether for a short period or a longer stay. We discuss the dates you need and what fits my availability, so your child can get to know a familiar face.

Yes. If you are visiting Amsterdam and would like an afternoon or evening together without the children, you are welcome to get in touch. Tell me where you are staying, the dates and times you have in mind, and your children’s ages. We have a short introductory call and agree on the location and practical details beforehand.

Ask about availability without pressure

Not sure which care suits your family?

Tell me what you need and when. I am happy to discuss what is possible.

Tell me what you need Your enquiry is without obligation. We agree on the hours, costs and practical details together.

Babysitting at home

An afternoon or evening out? This is how a babysitting visit usually goes:

  • A calm handoverWe go over how the day went and what is still to come: meals, sleep and anything special.
  • Play and attentionI follow what your child enjoys, with play and reading together.
  • Dinner and bedtimeI keep to your usual routine, from dinner to brushing teeth and a bedtime story.
  • An update in the group chatDuring and after the visit, I let you know briefly how it went.

I also care for expat families and holiday visitors: a familiar face for one appointment or several.

Care at special occasions

Taking the children to a wedding or family celebration? I look after them at the venue, making time for care, rest and the day’s activities.

  • Wedding or family celebration at a venue
  • Private event at a venue
  • Care around a funeral

I care for the children from one family, with space for rest and familiar routines, even on a special or difficult day.

Unexpected childcare

Has your babysitter cancelled or have your plans suddenly changed? Tell me when and where you need help.

  • Your plans changeYour babysitter cancels or an unexpected appointment comes up.
  • Extra support in a family emergencyFor example, childcare during an unexpected hospital visit.

Subject to availability; immediate care cannot be guaranteed. We agree on the support you need beforehand. My childcare does not replace medical care.

Around a new arrival

Care for older siblings during childbirth, or extra help with the children after the first postnatal week.

  • Care for older siblings during childbirth
  • Child-focused support after the first postnatal week

Subject to availability and arrangements made beforehand; I do not offer guaranteed standby. My support focuses on the children and does not replace medical or maternity care.