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Cedars Nursery

Cedars Nursery

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, North East England, NE4 8SX

Britain spends more on subsidising childcare than just about any other European country, but many families struggle to meet the costs when they go back to work. The result is that around one million women are believed to be missing from the workforce, deterred by "crippling" fees for nurseries or childminders. less

Village Sure Start Childrens

Village Sure Start Childrens

Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, BT12 6FQ

South Belfast Childcare was opened in January 2009 with support from Sure Start as a flagship Children's Centre in South Belfast. We offer day care for children up to 4 years of age who are cared for by qualified and experienced staff who support and care for our children. Staff offer a happy bright creative and stimulating environment where children are supported and nurtured to develop key social and learning skills. less

Blair, Lesley

Blair, Lesley

Widnes, Cheshire, North West England, WA8 9FA

My name is Lesley Blair and I am an Ofsted & NCMA registered childminder who lives in Widnes. I am 40 years old and live with my husband and three children by the Hillcrest Hotel. I am a member of my professional association NCMA (National Childminding Association) and am constantly looking at ways to improve my service. less

Butterfly Pre-school

Butterfly Pre-school

Slough, Berkshire, South East England, SL3 6BJ

Butterfly Pre-School aims to provide good quality early years education for all children on an equal and fully inclusive basis. All our staff are fully qualified at level 3 or above and have regular training to equip them to teach the children to the best of their abilities. They will encourage children to develop academically and also socially. Butterfly Pre-School will not exclude a child on any basis including sex, race or disability. less

Bushy Cross Day Nursery

Bushy Cross Day Nursery

Taunton, Somerset, South West England, TA3 5JT

Bushy Cross Day Nursery and Preschool is registered to take 36 children per session from the age of three months to five years, within two self contained & purpose-designed rooms and a large child-friendly garden. Our warm, caring environment and "home from home" feel gives children the confidence to explore and learn. less

Townhouse Private Day Nursery

Townhouse Private Day Nursery

Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, West Midlands, ST7 2DB

Parents look for many different things when choosing a nursery such as location, price, opening times or recommendation. Whilst all these things are important, our experience tells us that the top priority for most parents is finding somewhere they know their child will be treated as an individual. A unique child, with their own likes and dislikes and distinctive experiences that make them the child they are today and work towards shaping the person they will become. less

Amy-Anne's Childcare

Amy-Anne's Childcare

Manchester, Greater Manchester, North West England, M43 7YH

I really want to make sure that no two days are the same, lets face it we don't want the little ones to get bored! Just some of the activities that i will be doing include, sensory play, drawing/colouring, painting, baking, playing outside (weather permitting), trips to the parks and local soft play centres. less

Old Macdonalds Day Nursery

Old Macdonalds Day Nursery

Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, East England, HP3 0JW

Our web site aims to provide you with an introductory guide to the Old MacDonald's Day Nursery group. Please feel free to make an appointment to view our outstanding nurseries, enabling you to meet our excellent team and see the friendly, homely environment we provide. Making the right choice for your child is an important decision. Our aim is to ensure you leave your child in the knowledge that they will be happy and cared for in a safe, stimulating environment. less

Mandy McVey

Mandy McVey

Edinburgh, Scotland, Scotland, EH4 7RU

I offer a home-from-home childminding service for children aged 3 months to 5 years from my happy home in Clermiston. Children in my care can expect a warm welcome, a friendly atmosphere and a stimulating, fun and rewarding time with varied activities to fuel their imaginations. Parents can expect a professional, diligent and courteous childminder with all the relevant policies in place. Many thanks for visiting my site, if you have any questions at all please feel free to contact me. less

Somerset Nursery

Somerset Nursery

Giffnock, East Renfrewshire, Scotland, G3 7SD

Somerset Nursery is a well established, family run children's nursery which has been operating for almost two decades in Glasgow's City Centre and West End. Somerset Nursery has earned an excellent reputation over the years for it's high standard of professional childcare. less

The Close Nursery

The Close Nursery

Banbury, Oxfordshire, South East England, OX16 5HH

The nursery is very much part of our "family" and so provides a very homely environment for your child to stay in. We cater for children from 6 months upwards, and are very flexible in the range of hours offered. This includes a full time, 50 week per year contract which can include full time or part days in a week. less

Dysart Nursery

Dysart Nursery

Portsmouth, Hampshire, South East England, PO6 2LY

Going to Nursery for the first time can be a tearful time (for both mums and children!) You will find that Dysart Nursery has a real 'homely' feel to it and we will do everything we can to help ease your child into the setting. This contains details of our fees, our staff, terms and conditions and general information designed to help you and your children settle in quickly. less

Birch Farm Complex

Birch Farm Complex

Ipswich, Suffolk, East England, IP8 3NJ

Based in beautiful Suffolk Countryside our nursery and holiday club allow children to explore the countryside in a safe supported way. Whilst our pool and activity play barn overlooks woodland offering a relaxing experience for all. Rated Good by Ofsted 100 place Full Day Care Nursery for children from 0-5years, with separate areas for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers. less

Pear Tree Preschool

Pear Tree Preschool

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, East England, CB4 2GW

Sadly due to a number of factors, the most significant being financial considerations, it was no longer viable for us to continue to operate. We would like to thank all of the children, parents and carers who have made Pear Tree such a wonderful setting. To the amazing team of professionals working at Pear Tree I would like to say a personal thank you. You are all wonderful individuals and talented childcare practitioners. It has been very special to me to have you all as colleagues and friends. less

Allsorts Pre-school & Nursery

Allsorts Pre-school & Nursery

Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, South West England, SN4 7AS

We are an independent Pre-school situated on the High Street in Wootton Bassett next to St Bartholomew's Primary School. Allsorts provides early years education and child care for pre-school children from 2 to 5 years of age. We are a registered charity and are run by a volunteer parent committee. For more information, please call Martina or Judith, email allsortspreschool@gmail.com or pop in for a visit. 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