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Childcare Agencies in the UK

Broadhill Pre-School

Broadhill Pre-School

Witney, Oxfordshire, South East England, OX28 1HL

Welcome to Broadhill Pre-School, we are a purpose built setting, established in 1974. Broadhill provides childcare for children between the age of 2 ½ and 4 ½ years old. Here at Broadhill we aim to encourage children to learn, play and develop in a safe, happy and stimulating environment. We build on the learning that takes place in your home and begin to prepare your child for Primary school. less

Broomhall Nursery

Broomhall Nursery

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber, S10 2DN

Happy children, growing and learning together, is what Broomhall Nursery has excelled in since we opened in 1930. The oldest nursery in Sheffield, we are one of only two stand alone nursery schools in the City funded by the Local Authority. Staffed exclusively by teachers educated to degree standard and level 3 qualified early years practitioners, the children here enjoy a learning through play experience that Ofsted describe as "outstanding". less

Barrachnie Nursery

Barrachnie Nursery

Glasgow, Scotland, Scotland, G69 6HB

We have been providing quality childcare since 1990 and have established a fantastic reputation around the Glasgow area. We are an independent privately run nursery that is in partnership with Glasgow City council. We are registered with the Social Care Social Work Improvement Scotland (SCSWIS).Which regulate and inspect our services to ensure your child is receiving the highest quality of care. We are registered to care for 94 children between the ages of 6 weeks to 5 years. less

Au Pair Connections

Au Pair Connections

Hedge End, Hampshire, South East England, SO30 4TN

We have more than 24 partner agencies around Europe. All our au pairs, homehelpers and domestic staff are thoroughly screened and vetted. Particularly with regard to CHILDCARE, our first concern at this agency and indeed, the reason this agency exists. Au pairs have to show at least 2 years child-minding and baby-sitting experience by way of carefully checked references. We do not accept candidates under 18 years of age. less

Alphabet Yard

Alphabet Yard

Ayr, South Ayrshire, Scotland, KA7 1JX

At Alphabet Yard Nursery we believe that every child is unique and should be at the centre of our practise. We use recommended national guidance from the Pre-Birth to Three, Curriculum for Excellence, National Care Standards and The Child at the Centre to inform on our planning for each and every child. Each child has a nursery nurse who is responsible for passing on and receiving information on a regular basis. They also maintain and update records of development on each of their children. less

Babushka Child Care

Babushka Child Care

Marylebone, West End, London, W1U 7NB

We are very grateful that Babushka Childcare found an amazing nanny for our 20 months old son. Our boy is happy and well taken care of, which made it much easier for me to go back to work full time and for both my husband and I to adjust to the new life routine. less

Netherton Montessori Nursery School

Netherton Montessori Nursery School

Blairgowrie, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, PH11 8LT

In 1907, Maria Montessori opened her first Children's House in Rome, from where children of varying abilities went on to exceed all expectations in national exams within a matter of years. Maria Montessori had tapped into the learning potential of young children and discovered that this starts much sooner than anyone had realised. 75% of brain growth takes place between birth and five years old. less

Stars Day Nursery

Stars Day Nursery

Malden, South West London, London, KT4 7AB

At Stars Childcare, we firmly believe that we offer a difference. All of our team know that to care for your precious child is one of life's great privileges and we will never take that for granted. We are based in South West London with nursery branches in Kingston-Upon-Thames and Worcester Park. From the moment you enter one of our nurseries, you will experience a commitment to excellence that is second to none. But don't take our word for it - come and experience the difference for yourself. less

Charlabelle Childminding

Charlabelle Childminding

Stevenage, Hertfordshire, East England, SG2 0LW

My name is Rebecca Corlett (Becks) and I'm an Ofsted registered childminder, based in Chells, Stevenage. When I left University, I worked as a Care Assistant at a Nursing Home before getting a job with a membership organisation, working with teachers (primary and secondary) and technicians, supporting members in the aim of improving the quality of the teaching of science to children. less

Peekaboo Childminders

Peekaboo Childminders

Petworth, West Sussex, South East England, GU28 0EW

Peekaboo is a warm, caring place where children are able to develop to their full potential, whatever that may be in a fun but safe environment. My name is Louise Johnson. I am 32, married to a wonderful and supportive man named Mark and together we have a 3 year-old daughter named Michaela. We have recently moved to Petworth from West Yorkshire. Originally I am from South Africa but I have lived in England for nearly 12 years. We live in a spacious 3 bedroom house with a lovely back garden. less

Stalbridge Pre-School

Stalbridge Pre-School

Sturminster Newton, Dorset, South West England, DT10 2LP

Stalbridge Pre-school is a well established pre-school, offering high quality childcare for children approx 2.5yrs - 5 yrs, we are a committee run, Ofsted registered pre-school (EY419797), we moved into a purpose built building set on the Stalbridge Primary School site in Spring 2012 which has further strengthened the links with the school whilst remaining independent. less

Bishopdown Farm Pre-School

Bishopdown Farm Pre-School

Salisbury, Wiltshire, South West England, SP1 3GY

Bishopdown Farm Pre-school in Salisbury has over ten years experience, our nursery staff specialise in educating children between the ages of two and five years old. Our aim is to provide an educationally nurturing and stimulating environment where children are valued and cared for as individuals, whilst being encouraged and supported to develop their potential. We work in partnership with parents and carers to ensure the needs of individual children are met. less

Gnomes Childminding

Gnomes Childminding

Swansea, Swansea, Wales, SA5 8JY

Gnomes Childminding is a childcare service, which offers home based babysitting and childminding, and is run by Naomi Giltinan from her own home. Gnomes offers family friendly child care, which gives your child a feeling of being as nearly as possible in their own home during the day. The setting is in Cwmdu, Swansea, which is easily accessed from Camarthen Road, with plenty of parking, and includes a secluded private garden which is available for the children to enjoy all day. less

Daffodil Nursery

Daffodil Nursery

Witney, Oxfordshire, South East England, OX29 8LA

Daffodil Nursery is a small independent nursery that caters for a maximum of thirty children. It is situated on the A4095 to the East of Long Hanborough, close to Hanborough station and with easy access to Oxford and nearby towns. The previous owner founded the nursery in 1995 and the premises were adapted to provide a homely environment for childcare facilities. We offer a high quality Day Care service for children and babies between 4 months and 5 years with a homely and caring atmosphere. less

Beccys Happy Children

Beccys Happy Children

Portslade, East Sussex, South East England, BN41 1LB

Beccys Happy Children is an established Childminding business run by Beccy and Charlie Bourne, husband and wife team. We had our Ofsted inspections in March 2011 and were both awarded 'Good'. You can read our reports on the Ofsted website. We have both undergone all the necessary training to become registered childminders including Paediatric First Aid. We are both level 3 qualified in 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