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Vicky Raynes Childminding

Vicky Raynes Childminding

I live in Cainscross Stroud with my husband Steve and our little boy Bernie, who is 2. I have worked in Early Years since 2009. I gained Early Years Professional Status from The University of Gloucestershire in 2010. It is a post graduate Early Years qualification accredited by the CWDC (now part of Department for Education). I also have a Level 3 in Setting Up A Home Based Childcare Service and am a member of the Professional Asociation for Childcare and Early Years (PACEY). less

Treforys Tiny Tots

Treforys Tiny Tots

Swansea, Swansea, Wales, SA6 6NL

Here at Treforys Tiny Tots we are a family run business with families in mind, bringing together children of all ages, nationalities and cultures with our mission to teach them love, care and respect. We have been established since 1991 and have a gained our excellent reputation from the care we show all children in our nursery. less

Richmond Childcare

Richmond Childcare

Richmond Childcare is a domestic childcare service which means that we provide our care in a home setting. The world can sometimes seem quite rushed and childcare provision a little institutional; our aim is to look after your child in a more traditional setting, replicating the extended family that would have supported you in times gone by. In this way we hope that our parents and children see us more as aunties and big sisters than nursery nurses or nannies. less

Moorwell Miracles

Moorwell Miracles

We are a quality children's day nursery based in Bottesford, Scunthorpe. The nursery provides childcare for children from birth to 5 years of age. We also operate a full wrap around care service which includes a before and after school club and a holiday club for children aged 4-12 years of age. We are open from 7:00am-7:00pm Monday to Friday (except bank holidays) and 8:00am-3:00pm on Saturdays. less

Christchurch Hall Pre School

Christchurch Hall Pre School

We are a charity pre-school that is run by a committee in conjunction with management. We have been established for over 45 years. We aim to provide high quality care and education for children below statutory school age. We work in partnership with parents to help children to learn and develop and add to the life and well being of its local community. We offer children and their parents a service that promotes equality and values diversity. less

Domalo Childcare

Domalo Childcare

Buoyed by the continuous success of the Village Nursery site, Domalo went on to open The Park Nursery on 6th July 1998, Hillside Nursery on 3rd August 2003 and finally acquired Stepping Stones Nursery in Hazel Grove Stockport on 1st October 2005. Each of these sites has benefited significantly from Domalo's expertise of the childcare market and Catherine's personal understanding of the needs of parents for their young children. less

Pride & Joy Children's Nursery

Pride & Joy Children's Nursery

We are a new children's nursery in Glasgow now open. You are welcome to come along at any time to have a look around our nursery and you will be impressed by our custom built design and high quality resources designed to stimulate and excite your little ones. We have an excellent and safe outdoor play area to ensure your children get access to outdoor play every day. We aim to provide a caring and stimulating environment where we meet the individual needs of every child. less

Lake View Childcare

Lake View Childcare

Our names are Kim & Jennie. We are qualified child care professionals and have been working with children aged from birth to age 15 for 30 years! For the last few years we have been working together as teaching assistants primarily with Early Years and KS1. We ran the before and after school child care and it was for the growing need for this we decided to begin our adventure at Lakeview. We are sure it will grow to be a wonderful place that many children will enjoy! less

Sarahs Ark

Sarahs Ark

To provide a standard of service in childcare that allows parents to place their children in the knowledge that the provider understands that high quality childcare and education are essential elements in a child's development and will achieve them by developing people, continuous improvement and attention to detail. less

Masterminders

Masterminders

We are a husband and wife Ofsted registered childminding team working at our home in Hitchin. We are well established in the community, having good relationships with local schools, nurseries and children's centres. We run our business like a 'home from home' for the children in our care and all are treated like an extension of our family. less

Keresley Grange

Keresley Grange

Tommies understands the importance of treating children as individuals and the importance of providing children with a diverse learning environment. From time to time children need additional support whether due to learning difficulties, behavioural challenges or disabilities. At Tommies, children thrive through our individual tailored support programmes. less

Little Legs

Little Legs

Our qualified, caring and friendly staff are devoted to bringing the best care and learning opportunities to your child. Our nursery and pre-school operates an excellent child to staff ratio, ensuring your child's needs are met and opportunities for his or her personal development are maximised. We believe in working closely with parents and actively encourage two-way, open communication. less

Angel Place Nursery

Angel Place Nursery

At Angel Place Nursery we are passionate about helping children get off to a great start in life. We understand that you want the very best for your child and we are committed to being a place that your child loves to come to, where they are celebrated and encouraged every step of their young lives. We do this by providing a safe, happy and stimulating environment in which your child can have fun and fulfil their full potential whilst developing self-confidence and good moral values. less

Aminta's Childcare

Aminta's Childcare

I am an experienced Ofsted and Derby Council registered nanny for special needs children, with particular knowledge in epilepsy. I have undergone paediatric first aid training, portage and TACPAC training, along with attending other various courses. I also have public liability insurance and a clean driving licence. I often take the baby in my care to various classes and groups specific to her needs in order to aid development. less

Jack & Jill On The Hill

Jack & Jill On The Hill

I am married mother of two children, both girls. I am a registered childminder, who is able to look after 6 children, which includes my two girls. I have lived in our little cottage on the Hill for 12 years, and it is here that I create a calm nurturing setting and am able to provide activities for all children's ages. 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