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Handpicked Nannies

Handpicked Nannies

Colchester, Essex, East England,

As founders of Handpicked Nannies, Gemma is a working mum and Laura is a professional nanny. Together we bring a wide understanding of finding the right childcare solution for your family. We meet and listen to both the nannies and parents to make sure both parties are comfortable with any decisions being made. We pride ourselves on the personal touch we offer and will help you every step of the way. less

The Haven 2000

The Haven 2000

Bedford, Bedfordshire, East England, MK41 7PN

Only Ofsted rated Good or Outstanding settings can take two year old funded children and thanks to the family ethos with. Although not a winner of the Pride in Bedford Awards last month, Maria is over the moon to have been nominated as only one of four finalists in the category of "Excellence in Education." less

Kids Korner

Kids Korner

Halesowen, West Midlands, West Midlands, B63 4JL

We aim to provide the best possible care and pre-school learning experience in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework. We recognise that every child matters and will provide a calm, caring and inspiring atmosphere to help each child to develop physically, socially, intellectually, emotionally and culturally. less

Day Nursery Llandudno

Day Nursery Llandudno

Llandudno, Conwy, Wales, LL30 2EZ

We know that good childcare and education at this stage, forms a solid foundation for a child's future life and the highest standards must be maintained. Every child is an individual with his/her own personality. We encourage each child to develop at their own pace and to explore the delights of being a child, whilst discovering that learning for life is fun and fascinating. less

Hooton Childcare

Hooton Childcare

Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, North West England, CH66 1QU

Founded back in 1989 by existing owners Mike and Helen Walter, Hooton Child Care has been providing professional, high quality childcare for children from birth to 11 years of age in a stimulating, caring, "home from home" environment for the past 23 years. With our old Victorian building and experienced staff, we are one of the few unique Nurseries left in the Chester area. less

The Owl & The Pussycat

The Owl & The Pussycat

Edinburgh, Scotland, Scotland, EH16 6BR

The name of our Nursery "The Owl and the Pussycat" was chosen from the traditional nursery rhyme by Edward Lear to compliment the large Victorian house in which the Nursery operates. Built in 1873 the house is set in secure, large, and mature gardens, and along with a soft surface play area, it allows children the chance to play safely outdoors. We are located at the corner of Claverhouse Drive and Gilmerton Road which offers free unrestricted parking. less

2J's Pre-School

2J's Pre-School

Rochester, Kent, South East England, ME2 2LH

Giving your child the best start in life is important to all parents. 2 J's provide a friendly, educational and happy place for children early development to thrive. Children who come to 2 J's love their time here! Our qualified, DBS-checked staff make our nurseries in Strood and Gillingham welcoming and inviting places to learn, relax and play. We offer flexible sessional or full day care tailored for your 2 to 5 year old. less

First Steps Kindergarten

First Steps Kindergarten

Leamington, Warwickshire, West Midlands, CV32 5UD

Your child will be treated as an individual with individual needs and interests which we will support throughout their most formative years. The kindergarten is open throughout the year except for statutory holidays and approximately 7 days at Christmas, depending on which day Christmas day falls. Exact dates of holidays are published in a calendar each year. less

Nanny & Au Pair Connection

Nanny & Au Pair Connection

Bolton, Greater Manchester, North West England, BL6 6EJ

The Nanny & Au Pair Connection was started in 1989 by the present owner Carole Payne, herself an au pair in Paris where she studied French at the Sorbonne. Carole later worked as a PA in Paris for a further 6 years and speaks fluent French. Carole and family lived for 6 years in Saudi Arabia where she employed nannies and, on returning to the UK employed au pairs for her two boys. less

Funky Monkey's Kids Club

Funky Monkey's Kids Club

Widnes, Cheshire, North West England, WA8 3LL

We offer breakfast, After-school and Holiday Club provision. Our aim is to provide flexible and affordable childcare for our parents and their children. We operate a home from home experience, as we are not an educational setting, but a fun, relaxing and safe place where your child can play with friends, paint, build, exercise or just sit and read a book in our quiet room. less

Scallywags

Scallywags

Warwick, Warwickshire, West Midlands, CV34 5NJ

Here at Scallywags we to provide care for children who are at school age, for the children at Emscote Infants & All Saints Junior Schools. Our club has proved invaluable for children of school age whose parents are unable to take them or meet them from school. We provide a friendly, relaxed and safe environment for your children with a dedicated qualified team who provide exciting learning opportunities. less

Carousel Day Nursery

Carousel Day Nursery

Billericay, Essex, East England, CM11 2HH

Carousel Day Nursery & Pre-School is a high-quality setting providing excellent care and early education for babies and young children aged three months to five years. Contact us FREE today to get more information about the services we provide, to ensure that your child gets the best possible start in life, with nurturing and experience-driven care and learning from our nursery care team. less

Once Upon A Time

Once Upon A Time

Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Wales, SA15 2RH

We are a bilingual nursery teaching mainly in the medium of English but with Welsh being included on a daily basis. We can cater for a maximum of 18 children aged between 3 months and 8 years old. After this you will have access to pages of photograph albums of your children learning, playing and going on outings. less

West Eleven Nannies

West Eleven Nannies

Notting Hill, West London, London, W11 4JU

West Eleven Nannies is a nanny and babysitting agency, run by a small personal team based in West London (W11). All of our office staff are university graduates specialising in early years to a minimum of Level 5. The director of West Eleven Nannies has 20 years of professional childcare experience, it is with these expertise, we are able to seek out and recognise superior nannies and babysitters in London to match with your families' individual needs. less

Kensington Nannies

Kensington Nannies

Holland Park, West London, London, W8 4LZ

Having been run by the same consultants for so many years we are able to establish relationships of continuity and trust and have successfully met the needs of past and present generations of clients. Kensington Nannies with our traditional values and wealth of experience we have earned a loyal base of top professional nannies and clients, which is particularly reassuring for those using our service for the first time. 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