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Mummy McIntosh

Mummy McIntosh

I am an experienced, Ofsted registered childminder working and living in Hillmorton, Rugby. My Passion from a young age has always been to become a loving mother and after raising my own children took this passion and created Mummy McIntosh Childminding which I now run full time to care for other people's children. less

Tlc Childminding

Tlc Childminding

We are Anne-Marie and Sophie and we run a childminding service in the Sidcup area. TLC is based in a cosy house with large back garden, close to local parks, libraries and playgroups. We offer professional childcare for children and babies of ages 0-8 years in a happy home environment providing a home from home setting. We promote their growth and development by providing a range of activities and experiences, enabling them to reach their full learning potential. less

Song & Dance Factory

Song & Dance Factory

The Song and Dance Factory, are a dynamic and fun company who are one of the UK's biggest and best suppliers of children's parties, private classes and classes within nursery schools. First introduced to our screens in the Channel 4 Television series, "Musicality", Adele Rankin, is without a doubt, one of the UK's brightest theatrical performers. less

Peter Pan Nursery

Peter Pan Nursery

The Peter Pan Nursery provides excellent care and education to children with special needs aged from birth to five years, and valuable help and support to their families. All children are respected and their individuality and potential recognised, valued and nurtured. Our primary goal is to provide excellent child care that provides quality in what we do. less

Happy Days Pre-School

Happy Days Pre-School

Happy Days Pre-School is a registered charity run by a committee of volunteer parents/guardians according to the terms of its constitution. The committee is elected by parents at the Pre-School's Annual General Meeting and is responsible for ensuring that the Pre-School runs successfully in accordance with its aims. The Pre-School Manager is qualified to degree level in Early Years Care and Education. less

Jollytots

Jollytots

Annabel started her own Jollytots childminding group in 1991. Sixteen years later Jollytots has gone from strength to strength and is now run from four homes in Borehamwood. This group runs from a large detached house in a cul-de-sac off Theobald Street, Borehamwood (the road leading out towards Radlett). Each group is licensed to have 6 children under the age of 5. whereby no more than 2 can be under 1 year. less

Stoneyhill Playgroup

Stoneyhill Playgroup

Stoneyhill Playgroup has been providing the community and it's families with a welcome and valued service for more than 35 years. The team is committed to providing children with an engaging and stimulating environment that helps to develop confidence whilst introducing them to learning and education systems. The Playgroup is a registered non profit making charity and tries to keep charges to a reasonable level without affecting the services that they can provide. less

Cherubs Childcare

Cherubs Childcare

My name is Hannah Condliffe and I live with my husband Iain and between us we have Isobelle who is two years old. I am a fully Ofsted Registered Childminder with a grade of GOOD in my last inspection. I have a full enhanced CRB check, I hold full public liability insurance, I have my own vehicle which is fully insured for business use and I have my Paediatric First Aid certificate. I also hold a food hygiene certificate. Our home is very close to Crewe railway station and the M6 junctions 16 & 17. less

Gwendolen House Childcare

Gwendolen House Childcare

We look forward to working closely with you to understand your childcare requirements and endeavor to provide you with the best match for your nursery setting. Our recruitment consultants work on the basis that we would only propose a childcare appointment that we would be happy to take on ourselves. less

Little Chicks

Little Chicks

Little Chicks Pre-school Limited can be found at the Shawbirch Community Centre, Oakfield Road, Telford. The Pre-school has been established at this site since 2005. To provide play opportunities that help young children to learn and develop through doing and talking, which research has shown to be the means by which young children learn to think. To provide equal opportunities for all regardless of sex, abilities, cultural background etc and to safeguard them at all times. less

Greatpark Childcare

Greatpark Childcare

We are trained, fully qualified with experience and CRB approved, offering affordable childcare services for all ages (0-15 yrs), school drop off & pick up to & from local schools in the area during term time; and holidays with flexible days & hours to suit you. less

Dilly Ducklings

Dilly Ducklings

Dilly Duckling's has been open for 19 years and is led by Sadie McMullon and her mum, Maureen Robinett (Nanny Mo Mo) who are both registered child-minders. Between them they have a wealth of experience in caring for, and educating children. They are ably assisted by childcare assistant Laura Harradine who joined them in October 2008 after gaining her NVQ level 2 in Childcare and Education. Assisting the team is Eleanor McMullon, Sadie's daughter, during holiday periods. less

The Grange Day

The Grange Day

We aim to give parents the chance to balance family and work responsibilities with the minimum of tension and the maximum stability. Our experienced and qualified team of practitioners who are all CRB checked will give your child the highest quality of care throughout the day and will regularly record your child's progress and development. We offer your child the scope to acquire skills, learn to communicate, gain confidence and most of all to have fun. less

First Steps Daycare Nursery

First Steps Daycare Nursery

We aim to remove the worry that all parents feel at leaving their children during the day by offering a service which is provided by professionally qualified staff who care for and who constructively make learning exciting and fun, thus encouraging your child to want to learn. We strive to build excellent relationships with you and your child, so you're always up to date on your child's progress and know they are well cared for in our nursery. less

Elmwood Playgroup

Elmwood Playgroup

Elmwood playgroup is a morning care centre for children aged 2½-5. We have been in existence since 1961 and have kept the same warm and friendly atmosphere since then. All our staff are CRB checked and we are Ofsted rated "Outstanding". We look after children from 8:50 - 11:45, providing a wide range of fun activities to stimulate and develop your child. Bringing them on academically and socially, ready to progress to their next setting with confidence. 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