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Calmore Pre-School

Calmore Pre-School

Calmore Bumble Bees Pre-school, established in 1970, offers good quality, flexible, affordable education and care for children from 2 to 5 years of age. The Pre-School is registered with OFSTED and is a member of the Pre-school Learning Alliance. We are well equipped and fully staffed with caring, qualified professionals who increase the potential of each individual child. less

Carol & Nik's Childminding

Carol & Nik's Childminding

Our names are Carol & Nik White and we are a husband and wife childminding team. We are both OFSTED registered and members of the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years. We have three children of our own who are all of school age (14 year old twins and a 9 year old) and 2 rabbits (Patch & Timmy) who we adopted for the children in our care to help look after. less

Poppins Childcare Montessori

Poppins Childcare Montessori

Qualified Nanny, Nursery Nurse and Montessori Teacher, working in her own home as a Qualified OFSTED Registered Childminder. Poppins' Childcare is an ‘at home' Montessori childminding setting owned and run by qualified nanny and nursery nurse Sarah Abbott. It is based in Andover Hampshire and is the only fully-qualified, OFSTED recognised Montessori childminding setting in Andover. Poppins' Childcare provides homely and quality day care for children from birth-8 years. less

Misson Pre-School

Misson Pre-School

At Misson Pre-School we believe every child should be helped and supported to become a competent learner from birth who can be resilient, capable, confident, and self-assured. Every child should be encouraged to be strong and independent, form a base of loving and secure relationships with parents and carers. We understand that children learn in different ways and at different rates and all children's needs are individual and personal to them. less

St. George's Preschool

St. George's Preschool

The Preschool is situated in the Elm Pavilion on Elm Lane. We have a dedicated securely enclosed playground with various equipment, as well as a securely enclosed field for ball games and running. Upstairs, the preschool takes place in the hall which has an adjoining balcony overlooking the playing fields. less

Clayton West Day Care

Clayton West Day Care

We provide high quality care and education within a calm, happy and organised environment for 0-5 year olds. Situated on the boundaries of Kirklees, Wakefield and Barnsley with access to the motorway network makes the nursery ideally placed for working parents. Children make outstanding progress in all areas of development and education. less

Genesis Day Care Nursery

Genesis Day Care Nursery

Genesis Day Care Nursery Ltd is a privately owned organization that provides day care and nursery facilities for parents in and around Rochdale. Our staff body consists of well-trained and highly-qualified individuals who are dedicated to the care and development of your child. With nurseries in Milnrow and Rochdale, as well as out-of-school facilities, you'll find we have all you need from a child care provider. less

Zoe's Childminding

Zoe's Childminding

I love helping children to develop and their individual personalities fascinate me. Every child is unique and how they play, learn and grow is incredibly satisfying as a childminder to see and help be a part of. I have lived in the Newbury area all of my life. This allows me to lead a full day as a childminder attending playgroups, soft plays and local amenities such as days outs, play parks and libraries. less

Lowson Street Pre School

Lowson Street Pre School

We are located behind Harrowgate Hill Methodist Church on the corner of Lowson Street and Bowman Street in Darlington. We have off street parking spaces located to the front of the building for school use and we are also on the main bus route from Darlington town centre. less

Grasshoppers Day Nursery

Grasshoppers Day Nursery

At Grasshoppers we appreciate that choosing the right nursery for your child is of paramount importance. We offer quality full-time or part-time childcare for children aged from 3 months to 5 years. We provide safe, stimulating play and learning in the company of other children under the constant guidance and tuition of our fully qualified nursery nurses and experienced nursery assistants. less

Hadnall Playgroup

Hadnall Playgroup

Hadnall Pre-school Playgroup provides care and early education for children between 2 & 5 years old in a friendly and fun learning environment. Established in 1986, the Pre-school is run by experienced, qualified, caring staff and is proud to be rated GOOD by Ofsted. The Pre-school is situated upstairs at Hadnall Village Hall in a spacious, 20 place setting. There are opportunities for indoor and outdoor play with healthy snacks provided and a lunch club available. less

North Edinburgh Childcare Centre

North Edinburgh Childcare Centre

The organisation developed in response to an identified need for affordable, flexible childcare in North Edinburgh that would enable local parents and carers to access increased opportunities for work, training or education. A group of local women campaigned over a number of years for the creation of a custom built (state of the art) childcare facility. In the Spring of 1997, the dream became a reality. less

Little Wiggles

Little Wiggles

Little Wiggles Pre School was established in 2000 and is family owned business. Sue is the owner who oversees Millway and Upton. Lorna (Sue's daughter) oversees the curriculum and Chris (Sue's husband) is the Site Supervisor. Jane (Sue's sister) oversees the out of school club at Upton. less

Childminding With Kim

Childminding With Kim

I am based in the Southfields / Wimbledon / Putney area in a charming 3 bedroom flat called Chivelston, right opposite Wimbledon Common on Wimbledon Park Side Avenue. Reading through the information contained in the website will allow you to get to know me and help you to decide whether I will be the right childminder for your son or daughter. You will find out about my professional qualifications and work experience as well as my reasons for becoming a childminder. less

Atherton House School

Atherton House School

Atherton House School belongs to the Atherton House Nurseries, being one of 4 settings in the North West. It is part of a family concern with the owners being totally involved in the day to day running of each setting. We are open from 8am - 5.45 pm, 5 days a week, only closing on Bank Holidays and between Christmas and New Year. 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