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Winton House

Winton House

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, South West England, GL51 3AU

During the first five years of life children grow and develop more rapidly than at any other time, the skills and attitudes developed during these years will remain with them throughout their lives. At Winton House we provide a carefully planned and structured environment, full of opportunities for children to experiment and initiate their own learning activities, at their own pace. less

Poppets Nursery

Poppets Nursery

Bridgnorth, Shropshire, West Midlands, WV16 4HL

Poppets Nursery is located in purpose-built accomodation on land adjacent to St Leonard's Primary School off Innage Lane, Bridgnorth. We are set back well away from the road, in secure grounds, with the benefit of parking just outside. Registered for 34 children, Poppets provides an extensive range of activities and facilities to ensure your child receives the best possible start to their education, as well as being cared for in a happy, loving setting. less

Downderry Childcare

Downderry Childcare

Torpoint, Cornwall, South West England, PL11 3LZ

Downderry Childcare started in 2005 and has thrived. Now well established within the village of Downderry it provides quality child care for children aged 0-16 years and support to families and carers. We are located 100m from the beach and just a short drive from Looe, Liskeard, Torpoint, St Germans and surrounding areas. The setting is fully equipped for Preschool, day-care and extended school care. less

Nicola Carroll's Childminding Service

Nicola Carroll's Childminding Service

Brighton, East Sussex, South East England, BN2 6SG

I am registered to care for no more than 5 children under 8 years; of these, not more than 3 may be under 5 years, and of these, not more than 2 may be under 1 year at any one time. I am also registered to provide overnight care for 1 child from birth to 5 years. I have passed all Ofsted Inspections, (rating GOOD and an area of outstanding practice awarded for methods of sharing information with parents). less

Great Oaks Nannies

Great Oaks Nannies

Guildford, Surrey, South East England, GU4 7JG

Great Oaks Nannies is a full service nanny agency that operates in Surrey. It was founded by Caroline, who studied at the world renowned nanny school Norland College quailifing with distinction in 1997. Caroline has over 16 years experience in childcare and with a family of her own she understands the importance of having top quality reliable childcare. less

Little Angels

Little Angels

Norwich, Norfolk, East England, NR1 3QZ

We are a small, friendly business ready to help and support you and your family. We understand the pressures and needs of keeping the home and family happy. We provide a cheerful, efficient service that offers flexible childcare in your home, hotel, wedding, or other occasions where childcare may be needed. We work in and around Norwich to provide you with all the childcare needs you could want. less

Helter Skelter Play Cafe

Helter Skelter Play Cafe

Broadstairs, Kent, South East England, CT10 1PB

Winner of Britain's Friendliest Business 2014, Runner Up Netmums Best Softplay Southeast; Finalist Netmums Best Party Venue Southeast. Theo Paphitis #SBS winner October 2014. As well as the play frame, which has 4 big slides and a ball pond, we do activities - Baby Sensory for babies from birth-13 months, Toddler Time for children 13months-3 years, cooking, knitting, arts and crafts, story time. We do FAB parties - Fun Affordable Brilliant. less

Caterpillar Day Nursery

Caterpillar Day Nursery

Market Harborough, Leicestershire, East Midlands, LE16 9HF

We understand how difficult it can be to make the decision to leave your child in childcare and so at Caterpillar Day Nursery, we aim to work with you and your child closely to make this process go as smoothly as possible. Caterpillar Day Nursery is a converted three storey Victorian house in the heart of Market Harborough, Leicestershire. less

Little Angels Nursery Pre-School

Little Angels Nursery Pre-School

Weston super Mare, Somerset, South West England, BS23 1RG

At Little Angels, we focus on helping parents to understand more about their child's development. Parents are encouraged to share their child's observations and to look at their child's portfolio as parental involvement would be most beneficial to children's learning and development of self-esteem. Our parents are involved in most decisions relating to nursery life for their children, we hold a parent's evening twice a year. less

Dalgety Bay Playgroup

Dalgety Bay Playgroup

Dalgety Bay, Fife, Scotland, KY11 9UY

Dalgety Bay Playgroup has been part of the community since 1968. We aim to provide a happy environment in which pre-school children aged from 2 and 6 months can play and learn together with materials and equipment suitable for their needs. We believe in learning through play and every effort is made to encourage each child to enjoy and understand the world around them. As well as sharing stories, rhymes and songs, we talk a lot with the children to stimulate their language development. less

Wendy House

Wendy House

Carlisle, Cumbria, North West England, CA2 4AB

Are you searching for a leading children's day care nursery in Carlisle? If you are, then look no further then the exceptional services Wendy House Nursery has to offer you and your children. With over 20 years of experience, together with our OFSTED Registration, you can be sure that your children are in safe hands. less

Little Firs Day Nursery

Little Firs Day Nursery

Weymouth, Dorset, South West England, DT4 0QF

Little Firs Day Nursery is a highly respectable setting. We work in partnership with various professional agencies; including Speech and Language, Educational Specialists, Health Visitors, Midwifes, Sure Start, Action for Children, local Schools, Children Centre Teachers and numerous others. The setting relocated into its existing building in January 2009 and renamed itself to Little Firs Day Nursery. less

Cherish Childminding

Cherish Childminding

Preston, Lancashire, North West England, PR2 7HE

I am an Ofsted registered (Outstanding), accredited childminder who is a member of the Preston Childminding Network, and I provide flexible full and part time childcare as well as covering the 15 hours FREE childcare provision for children aged 2, 3 and 4 years. In contrast to many childminders my childcare setting is separate to my home, providing your child with all the benefits of a fully equipped nursery but with the more personal, caring and child centered approach of a childminder. less

Kool Kids Childminding

Kool Kids Childminding

East Finchley, North London, London, N2

Hello, my name is Petra and I'm an OFSTED registered childminder, based in East Finchley. I have been working with children for 8 years and offer a safe, secure, stimulating, happy and healthy environment for your child. I work in partnership with parents and provide weekly reports and handover chats. less

New Beginnings Nursery

New Beginnings Nursery

Slough, Berkshire, South East England, SL8 5BQ

The New Beginnings Nursery in Bourne End has created a unique atmosphere, a home from home, where you and your child will be welcomed into our small, family run unit. We have limited the amount of places to thirty to create this premium intimate environment. Our relationship with parents has helped us to develop a bespoke service for our child. We primarily look after babies and toddles aged from three months to three years with limited places for three to five year olds. 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