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The Pines Nursery

The Pines Nursery

At the Pines Nursery, our aim is to provide children aged from 3 months to 8 years with a happy, caring environment to help them thrive and develop according to their own pace and personality. We understand that entrusting your child's welfare to others can be a difficult decision to make. Our dedicated team of nursery nurses are widely experienced in making those first steps away from home as comforting and enjoyable as possible. Parents are children's first and most enduring educators. less

Country Bumpkins Inverness

Country Bumpkins Inverness

At Country Bumpkins, our main aim is to provide a safe, secure and stimulating environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years old, where they can play, learn and have fun. We aim to do this by providing a child-centered environment, where every child can participate in a wide variety of play experiences, which will enable them to develop, gain confidence & self-esteem, gain self-respect and respect for others, and to become successful learners. less

Fernhurst Court Childrens Nursery

Fernhurst Court Childrens Nursery

When staff and parents sign up to Fernhurst Court, they are signing up to a complex set of beliefs. Here we describe those beliefs and where we feel our role is in the big picture of childhood education. We believe the government's role is to set and continuously improve standards in the childcare sector. We believe that the 'Early Years Foundation Stage' documentation is a step in the right direction. less

Teresas Childminding

Teresas Childminding

Hello, my name is Teresa. I have been a nanny for 15 years, and now run my own business as a registered childminder. I also manage a playgroup at St Matthias Church. I have two children, one 6 years old and one 2 years old. I live with my husband in a non-smoking, pet free house, in a quiet cul-de-sac in Worcester Park. less

The Magic Tower

The Magic Tower

The Magic Tower is one of Hampshire's best-loved and most successful Montessori Nursery Schools. Based approximately 3 miles west of Andover, it is run from a beautifully restored former Victorian primary school which is within easy reach of the A303. Founded in 1995, we have an outstanding reputation for a progressive and inspirational method of teaching for children from the ages of two until five years of age. less

Guisborough Day Nursery

Guisborough Day Nursery

Rosedene is a family childcare business, offering outstanding childcare & education, with a history of more than 20 years. We have a track record of success and a reputation amongst our customers, staff partners and regulators for delivering a top quality service. We provide the opportunity for you to visit any of our Rosedene settings and meet the team to ensure you make the right choice for your child. Rosedene offer three free taster sessions. less

Caversham Nursery School

Caversham Nursery School

Caversham Nursery School has been developed to provide high quality education, care and advice to support families and young children. The aim for this site is to provide you with information about services we are able to offer. Please see our reach map (in forms and documents) which shows our reach area and the settings within this. less

Nippers Childminding

Nippers Childminding

We are Ofsted registered childminders based on the Hallow Road in Worcester. Our names are Suzanne & Jon and we are a husband & wife team. Our own son is now 16 so we have plenty of real-world experience to back up our Ofsted approved training. The setting for our childminding service is our own home, it is a fairly large detached property with plenty of space for the children to play in, there is a block paved area outside for bike / tricycle riding and a dedicated playroom full of toys! less

After School Nannies

After School Nannies

This unique agency was set up in 2002 by ex-PR consultant Caroline Cooke. She and her husband were looking for an after school nanny for their daughter and found the choice very limited so decided to start After School Nannies. I strongly believe that after school care should not be seen as a tag-on to the end of the school day. less

Hazeldene Nursery

Hazeldene Nursery

The nursery was established in 1987 by Hazel McAlenan and then taken over by her daughter, Sandra Heslip in 2006. Sandra has been the Manager of Hazeldene since 1997. The nursery employs 10 members of staff, who are trained to our high standards. All the staff benefit from 'in house' training and courses updating and building on their existing skills and knowledge. less

Little Chicos

Little Chicos

Our house has a large dining room and a dedicated playroom for the children to play with lots of toys and activities. Our kitchen has a secured gate across the entry to ensure safety at all times. We have a downstairs toilet with easy access for the children who are toilet trained. Leading to the back of the conservatory we have a safe enclosed garden which the children have access all year round. I treat the children as if they were my own. less

The Village Nursery & Pre-school

The Village Nursery & Pre-school

The Village Nursery & Pre-School is a private nursery in the popular little village of Gee Cross. We are committed to providing outstanding care and education for children between the ages of 0 to 5 years old. We understand that children are born ready, able and eager to learn. They progress quickly during the early years and need the right environment to provide provision that enables them to develop their personalities, talent and abilities. less

Childcare Solutions UK

Childcare Solutions UK

Childcare Solutions UK is managed by a team of dedicated, reliable, staff and nannies who have worked within the child-minding sector, schools and nurseries for many years. We operate a 24/7 childcare service to ensure that all your needs are taken care of, even at the last minute. We also accept childcare vouchers. Contact us for more details. less

Childminder

Childminder

My name is Gosia and I registered as a childminder on the 06/05/2010, have full Criminal Records Bureau clearance, and approval by Ofsted to mind children in my own home. I am fully insured through the PACEY (Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years) of which I am also a member. I live with my husband Grant and we have two children - Simon and Nicole. We live in a house with a garden where there is space for kids to play. less

Little Leaders Childcare

Little Leaders Childcare

Our childcare company has been running for 3 years with over 13 years experience of Early Years education. We currently have two settings, one in Ipswich and one in Eyke. We have 10 staff which range between Level 5 to Level 2 apprentice. All staff have a DBS and are first aid and safeguarding trained. We make sure the staff are trained to the up most, and have great care in supplying different types of training to help staff provide good quality childcare. 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