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Generally only more sophisticated three- to five-star hotels offer a babysitting service. Here is a useful list:

• http://www.geckogo.com/Guide/Greece/Athens

Your best bet is to go for one of the many internet resources that specialise in connecting families with suitable babysitters, such as:

• http://jobs.justlanded.com/en/Greece/Job-Offers_Home_Babysitting/1
• http://www.kugli.com/Jobs/subcat/Babysitter_Nanny
• http://www.4familycare.com/index.php
• http://www.nanny-agency.com/Nanny-Jobs/Nanny-Jobs-Greece-ATHENS.htm
• http://www.expatriates.com/classifieds/greece/apw/

The following webpage provides an extensive list of English preschools, kindergartens, day-care centres and nursery schools in Athens:

• http://www.evresi.gr/data/index.php?action=showcat&idcat=271

As anywhere, networking is important: internet groups and organsiations such as those mentioned above will be useful, but try and get to know parents and working mothers in your area, in the park etc.