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Childcare Agencies in the UK

The Priory Day Nursery

The Priory Day Nursery

Filton, Gloucestershire, South West England, BS34 7PT

Bristol Childcare is a family run business. It started in 1971 when Bruce and Sue Farr opened Mornington House, one of the first day nurseries in Bristol. Forty-two years later Bruce and Sue are still involved in the nurseries along with their children and their husband and wives. This longevity means that we really understand children and their needs and the breadth of experience across the family means that we can run a sustainable business while keeping a homely, personal feel. less

Helen Childminder

Helen Childminder

Renfrew, Renfrewshire, Scotland, PA4 0EF

My Name is Helen, I'm a registered Childminder in Renfrew. I have been registered with the Scottish Care Commission for over 28 Years as a person fit to look after children, as well as a registered Day Carer. 12th November 2014 - Awarded the Top Level - Grade 6 (Excellent)- By the Scottish Care Commission. As a Childminder I work to create a Safe and Friendly environment for the children I look after. My Policies and Childminding References for 2013-2014 are available. less

Emma's House

Emma's House

Devizes, Wiltshire, South West England, SN10 2RU

My name is Emma Stoneham and I am a qualified childminder. I registered with Ofsted in May 2013 (view my report) and am a member of the Devizes & District Independent Childminders Group and PACEY (formerly NCMA). I also have the appropriate qualifications in first aid, safeguarding and food hygiene. My aim is to provide high-quality childcare within a happy, nurturing, safe and stimulating home environment. less

Catherine Ellery Childminder

Catherine Ellery Childminder

Morpeth, Northumberland, North East England, NE61 5PJ

Ofsted is the regulatory body that maintains registers, performs checks and to whom all childcare workers are answerable. It has four key objectives in maintaining standards of childcare provision: They are 'Registration, Inspection, investigation and Enforcement'. Being registered I adhere to a large amount of legislation including the Childcare Act 2006 which introduced the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) in England. less

Ellingham House Day Nursery

Ellingham House Day Nursery

Ringwood, Hampshire, South East England, BH24 3PJ

Set idylically in a Georgian country house surrounded by 2.5 acres of lawns, paddocks, woodland and children's gardens, including our paddock with Monet the miniature Shetland pony, Milly and Splodge our Ryeland sheep, our small flock of chickens and Daisy our miniature dexter cow providing us with daily fresh eggs for the children to collect. less

Amigos

Amigos

Hove, East Sussex, South East England, BN3 2FL

You may choose any sessions that suit you and your child, and use your Early Years entitlement to cover up to 15 hours of these, such as every morning session, or all day Tuesday and 3 morning sessions. Extra sessions are charged at £5.00 per hour. Places are available now! For more information about Free Early Learning please go to the Brighton and Hove City Council website here. less

Kittens Preschool

Kittens Preschool

Darwen, Lancashire, North West England, BB3 0AF

We are situated in the Earcroft area of Darwen Lancashire, just off the A666 and near to the Motorway junction 4 (M65). Kittens Preschool caters for children aged 3 to 5 years old. We occupy a lottery funded purpose built nursery which is open plan, all on one level, with zoned areas which include: messy area, sensory room and interactive white board. less

Rainbow Hillhouse Childcare

Rainbow Hillhouse Childcare

Friern Barnet, North London, London, N11 2AS

Rainbow Hill House is a bright and warm mini-nursery offering an inviting home-from-home environment where the children thrive through the best quality care and carefully planned education. Our vibrant mini-nursery is cosy and friendly with dedicated childcare professionals who are highly qualified and passionate about providing the best individual care for every child by utilising the "keyperson" system for the benefit of each child's holistic development. less

Fit 'N' Fun Kids

Fit 'N' Fun Kids

Falmouth, Cornwall, South West England, TR11 4SN

At Fit ‘N Fun Kids we put you and your child at the centre of everything that we do. You can relax when you bring your child to Fit ‘N' Fun Nurseries, comfortable in the knowledge that they will be safe, stimulated, nurtured, educated, supported and encouraged. Find out how we can make your life easier by offering a broad range of childcare and support services. less

Betty's Child Minder

Betty's Child Minder

Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, South East England, RG9 1XL

Knowing your children are being cared for in safe and fun family home while your working is very important ( I know this being a mother of 2! ) and I aim to make sure that a child in my care, full time or part time, will be getting the most out of play and learning. See my section on premises to learn about just some of the extensive facilities available. less

Tasha's Tots Childminding

Tasha's Tots Childminding

Ashton under Lyne, Greater Manchester, North West England, OL6 8AX

Hello, my name is Natasha, I live in Ashton under Lyne in Lancashire with my husband John and three children. We also have a lovable Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Our home is a modern 4 bedroomed semi-detached house where we use the large lounge and kitchen diner for lots of messy play and baking activities. We have a safe enclosed child friendly garden which is well equipped with large play equipment such as slide, swing, see-saw, sand and water play. less

Lostock Playschool

Lostock Playschool

Bolton, Greater Manchester, North West England, BL6 4EL

Our Preschool nursery was established in 1977 and is located in Lostock Parish Centre in Bolton. We provide structured learning through play in a safe, fun, stimulating and caring environment. As with all quality nurseries in Bolton, we are registered and approved by Ofsted and supported by Bolton local authortity Early Years team. Our qualified staff are dedicated and passionate about childcare and pride themselves on close relationships with the children and parents. less

Little Bears Day Nursery

Little Bears Day Nursery

Newbury, Berkshire, South East England, RG14 1BU

Little Bears Nursery and Pre school is located in the very heart of Newbury: we are 10 minutes walking distance from Newbury train station; we have excellent road links to Hungerford, Thatcham, Reading, the M4 and A34 can be accessed within minutes. The Parkway and Kennet shopping centres are located just a few hundred yards away. We are a private nursery offering high quality childcare and education for children aged between 3 months and 5 years. less

@Home Childcare

@Home Childcare

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands, NG7 7FN

As a result, we developed a brand of childcare which is highly flexible, quality assured and responsive to parents' needs. We are committed to providing the highest standard of service to both families and childcarers. We support measures which help to improve quality and professionalism to home-based childcare services. less

Gina's Nannies

Gina's Nannies

Earlsfield, South West London, London, SW18 3PB

Gina's Nannies was set up in 2002 by Lucy Martin, a mother of three, ex-City solicitor and founder of Wimbledon Women in Business. I set up Gina's Nannies to help find practical childcare solutions for women returning to work. Over 7 years I worked with over a thousand families looking for impartial advice on their individual childcare needs. less

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It happens you want to go out, have work, or do something important and you cannot have your children with you. It happens you don’t have all the time and energy to focus on the little ones. It happens to everyone and in such situations, we often seek the help of your friends and relatives. However, it happens that these people cannot offer their help always. This is when we find ourselves in need of a childcare agency. It is extremely important to have a reliable and very professional childcare agency you can trust at all times and no matter what. A professional and reputable childcare agency that has respect to all your needs, requirements, and desires, no matter how specific they might be. There are many providers of childcare agency services in the country, however, you don’t want to hire anyone, you want the best service for your children. Therefore, it is important to know how to find the best childcare agency. Today we will help you pick the best childcare agency, check what services it provides and whether or not a childcare agency can fulfil your criteria.

What is a Childcare Agency?

What a childcare agency’s main focus of work is helping parents meet with providers of childcare services. Commonly, childcare service providers operate as freelancers or on a self-employed basis, which pretty much means there are not many childcare companies you can just search for, pick, and hire. Since finding a childcare provider can be challenging, a childcare agency can do a lot to help to find professionals. A childcare agency is a reliable and safe source of information, contact details, and variety and choice when you are looking for a particular service and you need it soon. Therefore, a childcare agency will not only help you make the best choice, but it will also help you avoid making decisions in a rush, which may turn out to be decisions you regret. When it comes to the safety and well-being of your children, you definitely want the best, therefore a childcare agency can definitely be your helping hand in choosing the best. A childcare agency is there for you to make the whole process of choosing a childcare service provider a convenient one-stop-shop for you. So when thinking of a childcare agency, think of it as a professional business niche that helps to bridge all gaps between parents seeking service and the providers of these services and childcare professionals. A childcare agency helps parents to book the best babysitters, nannies, and childcare professionals in their area and according to their requirements and needs.

The Importance of a Childcare Agency

The right childcare agency, also popular as a nanny placement and referral agency, can save you a lot of time, energy, and money when you are looking for a childcare specialist. There are so many options and opportunities to hire a nanny or a babysitter around you, however, how can you be sure these options are the best ones and you are making a safe choice. A childcare agency, a reputable and experienced one, is your best opportunity to be sure in your choice. It is difficult to navigate and understand without a trusty childcare agency to help you. These three easy steps will help you find a childcare agency that is the perfect match to what you need and what you want.

Childcare Agency: Professional Affiliations

When considering what your criteria must be for choosing the right childcare agency, always consider that a reliable and professional childcare agency should have all the professional affiliations, certificates, and licensing. This is especially important in this business niche, considering the fact that a childcare agency is responsible for providing services to your children. There are some national agencies and other associations that provide licensing and certificates to a childcare agency and ensure the childcare agency is set to the industry standards in professionalism and customer service. When considering a particular childcare agency of interest, do not hesitate to ask them to provide you with a copy of all accreditations, affiliations, certificates, ad licensing they have. In case a childcare agency fails to respond to your request, we recommend you to re-consider your choice and continue looking for the best childcare agency.

Childcare Agency: Commitment and Customer Support

A childcare agency is your typical service provider, a business, therefore it falls under the same criteria you are looking for with any other service or business. A childcare agency must be able to demonstrate commitment and customer support, dedication to each and every client put the focus on the client’s requirements, needs, and desires. When it comes to a childcare agency, we recommend the ones that prioritize in-person communication over phone calls and e-mail messages. At the end of the day, this shows the commitment of the childcare agency and the attention and care it shows to every client.

Childcare Agency: Thorough Background Screening

Once again, the safety and well-being of your children is the most important thing for you. Therefore, you definitely don’t want to leave your children in the hands of an unexperienced or non-reliable babysitter. It is the main responsibility of the childcare agency to make sure all nannies, babysitters, and other childcare professionals offering their services through the childcare agency are the right fit for this kind of job. Therefore, a reputable and very professional childcare agency will prefer to arrange in-person interviews with all nannies and babysitters, a lengthy application, and good reference checks along with thorough background screening. This is the best way for a childcare agency to ensure they are offering the services of reliable and experienced professionals they and you can trust. Furthermore, a good childcare agency will be able to provide you with additional information on what background checks have been done on every childcare professional who may start working in your home.

What is a childcare agency?
The importance of a childcare agency
Childcare agency: Professional affiliations
Childcare agency: Commitment and customer support
Childcare agency: Thorough background screening