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Footsteps Oakdean Nursery

Footsteps Oakdean Nursery

Wilmslow, Cheshire, North West England, SK9 2LX

This includes ensuring our environment is safe, welcoming and a place where children want to be. Our fabulous new outdoor Play Area at our Preschool Building provides a soft play surface where children can roll and tumble and enjoy physical play without danger of injury from falls. less

Angels

Angels

Northampton, Northamptonshire, East Midlands, NN5 7RU

ANGELS NANNIES AND MATERNITY is managed by a small team who care greatly about the work we do. We firmly believe that we can make that 'extra' difference by providing great staff, delivered with personal service and a professional attitude. All of our nannies have experience in childcare, have references thoroughly checked and are subject to an enhanced C.R.B. clearance. We only recruit childcarers that we are 100% certain can deliver the highest standard of care to your children. less

First Steps Pre-School

First Steps Pre-School

Newquay, Cornwall, South West England, TR7 3JF

First Steps in Newquay provides childcare for 93 children aged 0-5 years old. We are a purpose built Nursery on the site of St Columb Minor Academy. The site is very secure with fencing all around and security gates on every entrance. We have our own gated access and have good visual security all around the building. Each classroom has security door entrance system and CCTV is situated throughout the building. Within our building we have four separate classrooms. less

West Wight Nursery

West Wight Nursery

Totland, Isle of Wight, South East England, PO39 0HQ

Established in 1992, West Wight Nursery is based on the site of St. Saviour's Catholic Primary School in Totland and is a community nursery welcoming all children between the ages of 3 months to 12 years. Staff at West Wight Nursery provide education and care within the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework. Play underpins learning and development and staff provide a balance of child initiated and adult led play based activities to meet each child's developmental needs. less

Childrens Nest Nurseries

Childrens Nest Nurseries

Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, East England, EN8 9BH

Our Nursery was set up as I had no where to place my 3 year old daughter when I was lecturing many years ago. I could see there was a need for a nursery in the area, which needed to be small and caring, whilst at the same time offering quality education and care. We aim to offer each child the very best care, education, fun and play to support each child through the early years of life. less

Culmore Childcare

Culmore Childcare

Londonderry, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber, BT48 8JL

We have been established in the Culmore area since 2001, beginning with childminding domestically. My mother-in-law and I initially started by caring for a handful of children at home, and Culmore Childcare came about with a heightening demand for local care. Today we have a fully qualified staff of five and offer a comprehensive and integrated childcare service, including meals and transport to and from school for your children. less

Ashford Play Nursery School

Ashford Play Nursery School

Ashford, Kent, South East England, TN24 8NZ

The Nursery at Albert Road (APN Albert Road) has been established for over forty five years and has been under the direct ownership and management of Mrs. V S Webb since 1971. The Nurseries are periodically inspected under the OFSTED (Office for Standard in Education) scheme and meet all of the criteria set by the Government and local authorities in addition to the demanding standards required from the owner. less

Kinderworld

Kinderworld

Bournemouth, Dorset, South West England, BH1 3QN

Kinderworld is located in Knyveton Road, Bournemouth and is a privately owned, family run nursery. At Kinderworld the children are offered exceptionally high standard of care and fun educational learning experiences. Nursery Practitioners aim to provide a happy, loving atmosphere with praise, comfort and reassurance, enabling children to learn about themselves, others and their surroundings. less

Bear's House Nursery

Bear's House Nursery

Hastings, East Sussex, South East England, TN34 1LY

Are you looking for a children's nursery to care for your child with love and all-round personal attention? Then you've come to the right place! We provide a caring and warm-hearted atmosphere for your child. Bear's House Nursery is located on Holmesdale Gardens, just a short walk from Hastings town centre and very close to Sussex Coast College, Priory Quarter and the Train Station. We follow closely the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) to prepare children for the Reception Year. less

Juice Nurseries

Juice Nurseries

Altrincham, Greater Manchester, North West England, WA14 1PF

With a simple but focused goal of providing outstanding childcare in a loving and nurturing environment, Juice is owned and run by parents, Mike & Sarah Leary, together with Nursery Manager, Lesley Wilson. Juice has gone from strength to strength since its doors opened in September 2007, however our goal and ethos steadfastly remains the same. To have a focus on health, nutrition and learning through play. We believe that Juice MUST feel like a home from home. less

Sunrise Nanny Agency

Sunrise Nanny Agency

Bournemouth, Dorset, South West England, BH8 8RT

Bournemouth Based Sunrise Nanny Agency is owned and run by Carly Painter. She is a local childcare professional who has held varied childcare positions throughout her career. She set up Sunrise Nanny Agency in 2005 after breaking her leg and being unable to return to work as a nanny, upon seeing local agencies floundering at trying to help find a replacement for her employers, she thought "I can do better than that" and set up Sunrise Nanny Agency. less

Hopes & Dreams

Hopes & Dreams

Farringdon, City of London, London, EC1V 1LJ

The first woman in Italy to graduate in medicine from the University of Rome, Maria Montessori (1870-1952) worked with mentally retarded children, and began her lifelong pursuit of studying child development. In 1907, based on her research in philosophy, child development and education, she opened the first Casa dei Bambini. This is where the Montessori Method of education was developed and she spent most of her remaining life writing, lecturing and teaching about these methods. less

Quarry Brow Nursery

Quarry Brow Nursery

Barrow in Furness, Cumbria, North West England, LA14 4AR

Quarry Brow is based in a local primary school in an area that has been purposely adapted to allow a full day care provision to operate. The nursery is privately managed and run, in line with Ofsted requirements. The building is an intimate setting with only three rooms, one specifically for babies and toddlers, one for children aged between two and three and a room focused on pre-school education, with these two rooms having open access to each other. less

The Firs Nursery

The Firs Nursery

Canterbury, Kent, South East England, CT4 7QN

The Firs Nursery opened in 1994 and operates from premises in the grounds of Chartham Primary School. We can accommodate up to 35 children from the ages of 2 up to 5 years in our newly refurbished rooms. The children have access to an enclosed outdoor play area with new climbing equipment, as well as a craft room and the main play room. The nursery is on one floor, access is via a ramp, and there is a toilet for disabled people. It is open each weekday from 08.45 to 15.30, term time only. less

Hannahs Little Cherubs

Hannahs Little Cherubs

High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, South East England, HP13 7JS

At Hannah's Little Cherubs, we endeavour to provide a home away from home environment, and understand that each child is unique and is treated as an individual. Parent partnership is paramount to our ethos and we ensure that parents are as comfortable and welcome in the nursery setting as their precious little ones. Hannah's Little Cherubs was recently opened in March 2012 and has undergone a total refurbishment with wonderful, well thought out equipment and stimulating environments. 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