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Wendy's House Childminding Service

Wendy's House Childminding Service

We are a group of Registered Childminders living in the Old Skelmersdale, Birch Green, Ashurst and Tanhouse areas of Skelmersdale. Registered Childminders work in their own home which means they can provide quality childcare with a home from home feel giving young children the security they need. less

Jigsaw Independent Day Nursery

Jigsaw Independent Day Nursery

Jigsaw Independent Day Nursery is a a privately owned, Ofsted registered, full daycare provision for children in Scaynes Hill, West Sussex. The Nursery caters for children aged from 18 months to 5 years and opened in January 2006. The Nursery enjoys a privileged location, sitting adjacent to open farmland, down a peaceful lane in this village location, yet still being just 5 minutes drive from the commuter town of Haywards Heath. less

Caterpillar Childcare

Caterpillar Childcare

I am a qualified Primary School Teacher and have been teaching and working in schools for 15 years. I have taught children in Early Years, Key Stage 1 and 2 as well as being a team leader and a school governor. I have a daughter and we enjoy playing, interacting with friends and exploring new situations. less

Tree's Home From Home Childcare

Tree's Home From Home Childcare

I am a local, Ofsted registered childminder - EY431820 - working in Oxhey Village. I live with my husband, two children and two cats in the heart of Oxhey Village, ideally placed for school drop-off and collection and for the many local parks, toddler groups and children's activities. I have recently been rated as 'Good' by Ofsted; please contact me for a copy of the report. This will also be available in the 'references' section soon. less

Windacre Preschool

Windacre Preschool

At Windacre Pre-School we aim to provide a happy, secure and stimulating environment by employing qualified, committed and experienced staff. We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) when planning for your child. We understand children are born ready, able and eager to learn. We believe every child deserves the best possible start in life and support that enables them to fulfil their potential. less

Baby St Aubins

Baby St Aubins

Cardiff, Wales, Wales, CF5 1EG

St. Aubin Nurseries provide quality childcare to children across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. We offer warm and homely care in premises that are clean and attractively decorated for the children to explore and develop with confidence and at their own pace. less

Little Poppets Nursery

Little Poppets Nursery

We are a Nursery School in Leicester who offer professional childcare services for children as young as 6 weeks old up to the age of 12 years old. We pride ourselves in providing a calm, secure, stimulating and learning environment where each child will have the freedom to develop socially, intelligently, physically, & educationally at his/her own pace. We have been caring for children from 1989 and have established ourselves as one of the leading Nurseries in Leicester. less

The Carlton Day Nursery

The Carlton Day Nursery

Our nursery environments foster a sense of community and cooperation with respect for each child, regardless of race, gender or disability. At the Carlton, we understand the balance between nurturing developing minds and caring for tender spirits. Parents go to work knowing their children are happy, safe and well cared for. less

Little Leprechauns Day Nursery

Little Leprechauns Day Nursery

Little Leprechauns, based in the centre of Chesterfield, offers quality care and education which is exciting, motivating and challenging. We believe parents/carers are the most enduring educators for their child and that by working in partnership with you we can encourage each child to develop and progress. We promote the holistic development of the child by encouraging them to develop their skills, knowledge and understanding. less

Willow Park Day Nursery

Willow Park Day Nursery

The nursery is located in a building of character with its own special features. All outside areas of play are designed with your child's safety in mind. Safety surface has been laid in the playground and fencing is installed for extra security and peace of mind. Additionally there is a covered decked area specifically for our babies. All children have the opportunity to participate in and enjoy a large range of open air equipment. This is a light airy room with a homely nurturing atmosphere. less

Rock-a-bye Nanny Agency

Rock-a-bye Nanny Agency

We are a childcare and nanny introduction agency based in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk and cover all areas of East Anglia such as Cambridge, Huntingdon, Peterborough, Newmarket, Ely, Bury St Edmunds, Thetford, Norwich, Lowestoft, Great Yarmouth, Cromer, Kings Lynn, Ipswich, Colchester, Chelmsford, Felixstowe, Sudbury and all surrounding areas. less

The Young Ones

The Young Ones

Starting from small beginnings, The Young Ones now operates out of a very large Portacabin in the grounds of Preston Academy School, Monks Dale, in the north-west corner of Yeovil, and this also means we are lucky to have a huge and well maintained garden and outside play area which is completely secure and fenced off from the rest of the school grounds. Have a good look around our site, especially at our Photo Gallery. less

Little Steppers

Little Steppers

My name is Claire and I am an Ofsted Registered Childminder. I have been working in the childcare sector for about 15 years and have hands on experience in a wide variety of roles. I started my childcare training at a well known established day nursery and over my years in the industry I worked for two national nurseries and worked hard to become a fully qualified room manager, managing 4 staff and up to 20 children at any one time. less

National Nannies

National Nannies

National Nannies have a reputation of being a friendly, honest, approachable and professional nanny agency whilst offering a competitively priced service. Using National Nannies means finding a nanny is not expensive! National Nannies understand that your time is important and we endeavour to save you time through excellent communication and using our knowledge and expertise to resolve your child caring requirements. less

Scottish Childminding Association

Scottish Childminding Association

SCMA is a voice of childminding in Scotland. We work with our members to help improve the wellbeing and outcomes for Scotland's children. We also play a big part in influencing change at government level to ensure new legislation is proportional and fits our members' needs. 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