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Childcare Agencies in the UK

Springfield Nursery

Springfield Nursery

Springfield Nursery was the idea of Anna and Richard May and Judith Dark conceived in the aftermath of the foot and mouth episode. The building opened in 2002 and has proved extremely popular. Its ideal rural farm setting with superb views over the estuary make it the perfect place for children to develop their early learning skills. The years can be seen through the photos on the pictures page. less

Pixieland Day Nurseries

Pixieland Day Nurseries

Pixieland aims to offer high standards of quality childcare to the local community of parents. We aim to deliver this provision by developing staff to their full potential. We aim to provide a high standard of physical, educational and emotional care for the children and to ensure that their general health and development is continuously monitored in a happy and secure atmosphere. We supply toys and equipment of the highest standard which are appropriate to the children's age and development. less

Kiddi Bop

Kiddi Bop

Kiddi Bop is a children's fun and interactive, music and movement programme covering, musical beats and rhythms using instruments, singing and dancing, puppets, stories and group games aimed to provide a positive musical experience for both parents and young children. Our baby, toddler and preschool classes are held across Swindon and help harness your child's natural love of music and are devoted to the creative, physical, emotional, social, communication and language development of children. less

Caerleon Child Care

Caerleon Child Care

Cardiff, Wales, Wales, CF14 5DU

At the heart of Caerleon are our most valuable assets, the staff. We ensure that children are cared for by trained staff with more than 2 years experience and a minimum of level 2 qualification in childcare. Every child has a designated Key Person with whom you and your child will establish a firm relationship. less

Little Ducklings

Little Ducklings

Our children and staff enjoyed playing outdoors this winter is the soft fluffy snow. Staff used lots of shared sustained thinking whilst communicating with the children about the snow. How it feels, how it looks, is it cold?, fluffy, crunchy, wet, white etc. A group of children decided to build a snowman with their friends. less

Angela Nzelwa Childminder

Angela Nzelwa Childminder

At Angela Nzelwa Childminder, we are focused on providing a good and effective childminding practice in relation to SHANARRI indicators. SHANARRI stands for safe, Healthy, Achieving, Nurtured, Active, Respected, Responsible, Included and friendly and clean environment services with the highest levels of customer satisfaction & we will do everything we can to meet your expectations. With a variety of offerings to choose from, we're sure you'll be happy working with us. less

Langthorne Nannies

Langthorne Nannies

We pride ourselves on having clear, transparent placement fees that are affordable for everyone. Typically agencies charge 4 weeks salary as a placement fee, we charge a set fee at less than 2 weeks salary. Don't forget that we also have the Langthorne guarantee. If we find you a full-time nanny who leaves within 6 months then we'll find you a replacement full-time nanny for free. less

Tiddly Winks Nursery

Tiddly Winks Nursery

Thank you for visiting the website of Tiddly Winks Nursery (Surrey). We are very proud of our nursery and look forward to showing you the happy and fun atmosphere we've created. We take huge pleasure in helping our children develop and grow during their time with us. We are here to provide a fun and stimulating environment that prepares them well for their move onwards and forwards. We take children from 3 months right up to 5 years when they take their first steps into primary school. less

St Peter's Pre-school

St Peter's Pre-school

St Peter's Pre-School is registered with & approved by the OFSTED Early Years directive and we are registered to receive the 15 hours Nursery Education Funding for all those children aged over 3 years. We are members of the Pre-school Learning Alliance and Dudley Early Years Development and Childcare Partnership. St Peter's Pre-School was founded in 1985 as a charitable run organisation to provide high quality care and education to children aged 2 and a half to below statutory school age. less

Kids Deserve The Best

Kids Deserve The Best

Choosing the right care for your children is a big decision - Kids Deserve the Best aim to make the process of employing a Nanny as simple and worry free as possible. We are able to help and support families and nannies across the North East of England. less

Elms Nursery School

Elms Nursery School

The Elms Nursery is an Ofsted and Department for Education registered Early Years Foundation School. We understand how babies, toddlers and young children are cared for, the quantity and quality of their interactions, their physical, social and emotional encounters that all play such a big part in their development, their growing sense of self, of who they are in relation to others and to their cognitive growth. less

Chuckles Nursery

Chuckles Nursery

If you decide to let us care for your child at Chuckles we will take time to settle both you and your child into nursery. The nursery manager will arrange suitable days and times for you to initially attend with your child, then for your child to be left with us knowing that you will be returning in a short period. These sessions are tailored to each individual child. We feel that each of our settings benefit from their own individual characteristics. We hope that you will come and see for yourself. less

Little Hearts Pre-school

Little Hearts Pre-school

Little Hearts Pre-School is here to provide your child with the fun and educational childcare they deserve. As a pre-school for three to four year old children, you can be sure that at Little Hearts Pre-School your child will be given the opportunity to develop all sorts of key life skills. From socialising and interacting with other children of a similar age, to basic numeracy and literacy skills, our caring and experienced staff are here to guide them through the process. less

Playdayz Childminding

Playdayz Childminding

Hi my name is Michelle Burns; I am an experienced special needs childminder. I provide a flexible and personal service in Irvine, Ayrshire that meets the individual and personal needs of children from 3 months to 16 years. My service operates between 7.30am till 6pm (negotiable). I drop off and pick up from all local nurseries. I offer a collection and drop off service, many parents have found this very useful. less

Happy Hare's Childminding

Happy Hare's Childminding

My name is Sarah Hare and I have been working as a registered childminder since January 2011. I currently look after 5 children over the course of the week, as well as my own children 11 & 8. On my first Ofsted inspection I was granted a rating of GOOD. Since starting a career in childcare I have attended Stepping into Child Minding run by London Borough of Sutton. I also have certificates in Paediatric First Aid, Food Safety & Hygiene Level 2 and a Childcare & Development GCSE. 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