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Monkey Puzzle

Monkey Puzzle

We're pleased to say that Monkey Puzzle Kingston is now open and we welcome enquiries from local parents and caregivers who wish to arrange a tour of the nursery. Call us now on 0208 546 4500. Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery is a brand new nursery in Kingston, conveniently located in the heart of the town centre. The nursery has the most up-to-date equipment set in dedicatated areas throughout the setting. less

Bright Child Childcare

Bright Child Childcare

We are a team of three Ofsted registered childminders working with assistants in two lovely terraced houses with large gardens on Durnsford Road in Bounds Green. Our settings are both within walking distance of local shops, Durnsford Park, Alexandra Park Library and the local garden centre. We are conveniently located just 3 minutes away from Bounds Green tube station and 7 minutes walk from Bowes Park mainline station. less

Hillbury House Nursery

Hillbury House Nursery

Hillbury House Childrens Nursery in Hove was established in 1985 to offer a very high standard of care for babies and young children. We are a small independent nursery, not part of a chain, we only have 30 places. We are situated in Denmark Villas, very close to Hove Station. Our aim is to offer a very safe, caring and stimulating environment, and to provide a 'home from home' feel. All our staff are fully qualified nursery nurses, and follow an holistic approach to childcare. less

Little Goslings Day Nursery

Little Goslings Day Nursery

Following the birth of her own two children, Kulvinder Gosal understood the need for good quality childcare. With this in mind she set about transforming a redundant building in Scunthorpe into a modern, clean and friendly day care nursery. With funding from the Government's Neighbourhood Nursery Initiative and the New Opportunities Fund, 160 Warwick Road 'hatched' into Little Goslings. less

Hilltop Day Nursery

Hilltop Day Nursery

Hilltop day nursery is a brand new and exciting nursery situated in Mansfield in Nottinghamshire just five minutes walk from Mansfield town centre. Situated in a two story detached building with a stunning outdoor play area, Hilltop day nursery benefits from having a playroom for preschool children, a toddler room for young explorers and a baby room, offering a home from home environment with the benefit of a separate sleep room. less

Select Childcare

Select Childcare

My husband and I are both registered childminders. We are registered by OFSTED to care for 6 children under the age of 8. Of these, 2 children may be under one. We are also registered to care for children overnight. My aim is to provide a home-from-home environment for children so they can grow in love and confidence. I have had my own children who are now grown adults with children of their own. I know the angst that mums and dads feel about choosing daycare for their most precious little ones. less

Hugo & Holly Day Nursery

Hugo & Holly Day Nursery

Although children are given a key worker when they start nursery the system is flexible and allows for natural relationships to form. Planning of activities starts from the child to make the most of children's natural curiosities in the belief that more will be learnt and achieved if children are fully engaged and involved in the whole process. less

Playtime Nanny Agency

Playtime Nanny Agency

Playtime Nanny Agency Childcare Recruitment are specialists covering Surrey and the surrounding areas. Playtime was established in 1990 by Lisa Ellesley who is an experienced and qualified nursery nurse and mother of two. These qualifications allow an understanding, on a personal level of how important it is to find the right childcare and nanny position. less

Child Minder Runcorn

Child Minder Runcorn

I am known to the children as Nannie Lee, a name that my grandchildren call me and so do all the other children I look after now too! As a registered childminder I endeavour to work together with parents and carers to provide all children in my care with a safe, loving, home-like environment where every one feels valued. less

Carousel Day Nursery

Carousel Day Nursery

A safe, happy and stimulating atmosphere has been created giving children the opportunity to develop and learn whilst playing. This helps towards a happy and confident introduction to nursery. Whilst children relax and enjoy their days at nursery, parents can feel secure and content, knowing their children are being cared for by competent staff. Carousel is a privately owned nursery which has been approved by Ofsted, the Environmental Health Department and Fire Services. less

Precious Peanuts Childminding Service

Precious Peanuts Childminding Service

My name is Hayley McAuley and I am the sole childminder at Precious Peanuts. I also have an assistant who works with me to enable the children to get the full attention that they deserve. I have completed the Level 3 Diploma in Home Based Childcare, which enables me to offer the funded places for children aged 2 (criteria dependent), 3 and 4 (available for all children). less

Magic Roundabout Nursery

Magic Roundabout Nursery

Bristol is a 108-place registered day-nursery, comprising of four floors, each dedicated specifically to a particular age group. It is a spacious, colourful and well-equipped environment for your child to learn through play, with parking available for easy access to parents. less

Buddies

Buddies

Buddies is in a convenient location on Newton Cap Bank in Bishop Auckland. Situated within walking distance of the bus station. Buddies also has sufficient car parking. We support families by providing a flexible approach to child care for children between the ages of 6 weeks and 11 years. Buddies Childcare Centre aims to make children feel happy, safe and secure. less

Rainbow Wellies Childcare

Rainbow Wellies Childcare

Before I had my children, I was a DTP software trainer in Clapham Common, London. I taught magazine publishers from The Times, graphic designers and artists from Disney - even in the House of Lords once! Teaching is something that I enjoy and I realised very quickly after the birth of my first child that my true passion was in the care and development of children. less

Whizz Kidz Nurseries

Whizz Kidz Nurseries

Whizz Kidz Nurseries, located on a pleasant quiet residential road in Sutton, strive to provide your child with the best early childhood years possible! Every child is entitled to a loving, educational, and active childhood, and since these are precious years that we cannot get back, they must be treasured and lived to the fullest! 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