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Springlands Nursery

Springlands Nursery

Colchester, Essex, East England, CO3 4RG

Springlands was established in 1985 by Principal Catherine House who has continued to develop the business over the years to serve the children of Colchester. Catherine's aim from the outset was to be different, providing pre-school children with a first-class educational experience that would give them the best start in life - and prepare them to move on to primary school as happy and confident learners. less

H G S Nursery

H G S Nursery

Harrogate, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber, HG2 0DZ

Welcome Footprints Day Nursery, formerly H.G.S. Nursery, was established in 1990. We are a small, friendly, privately-owned day nursery, set on the edge of Harrogate Grammar School playing fields. Catering for 38 children aged from three months to five years, we offer flexible, full-time, part-time, temporary and emergency care. Registered with OFSTED, we provide a high educational content for pre-school children, delivered in a fun and exciting way. less

Clever Cloggs

Clever Cloggs

Shooter's Hill, South East London, London, DA16 1LB

Since opening 6 out of the 7 original team members remain employed. We are a family run nursery with emphasis on a home from home feel. The nursery is spacious with an extensive outside area for all children. We cater for no more than 52 children per day: enabling us to know all families on a personal level. We continuously ask 'Would this be good enough for my child?' we aim to ensure that every family has a positive experience and as such believe that two way communication is vital. less

Hedingham Tots To Teens

Hedingham Tots To Teens

Grays, Essex, East England, RM16

I work in partnership with parents and together provide an excellent level of childcare service. I also work with an assistant who has sickle cell training and immense experience with allergies and differing dietary needs. My qualifications include Paediatric First Aid, EYFS training, revised EYFS training, Food Hygiene, Level 3 Diploma in Home-Based Childcare, NVQ Level 3 in Children's Care, Learning & Development, EYFS Progress Check at 2 training and Child Protection training. less

Benjamin Rabbit Nursery

Benjamin Rabbit Nursery

Chatham, Kent, South East England, ME4 6BA

Benjamin Rabbit Nursery is open for parents and carers interested in placing their child/ren at our nursery. Register your interest now. We work with children from 3 months to pre-school age to develop social and educational development through creative activities and play. We are experienced professionals dedicated to providing high quality childcare. We offer a secure, safe and stimulating environment for babies, toddlers and pre-school children. less

Small Steps Childcare

Small Steps Childcare

Pickering, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber, YO18 7SZ

I'm Sarah Hill, and I am an Ofsted Registered Childminder based in Thornton Dale, North Yorkshire. My family are from Pickering, we are a very close family and keep in touch on a daily basis. I lived in Pickering up until i married my husband, Andy, who is self employed and was born and raised in Thornton Dale. I started my working life as an Accounts Assistant in a local Chartered Accountants, then moved on to another local firm where again i worked in accounts. less

Middleton Nursery School

Middleton Nursery School

Middleton, Greater Manchester, North West England, M24 2DP

Middleton Nursery School aims to provide a caring and safe environment where children can develop through play and first hand experiences. The child's total development is important - social, emotional, physical, intellectual and moral developments are inter-related. less

Woodlands Pre School & Nursery

Woodlands Pre School & Nursery

Stevenage, Hertfordshire, East England, SG1 2NU

We are a private childcare setting, offering excellent quality care for children aged from two years until they start full time school in Reception aged 4/5 years. Free, Government funded sessions are available from the term following your child's third birthday and for two year olds meeting the criteria set out by Hertfordshire County Council. less

Guilden Sutton Day Nursery

Guilden Sutton Day Nursery

Chester, Cheshire, North West England, CH3 7EX

We are an all inclusive childcare facility that caters for all different age groups from babies and toddlers, through to preschool. As well as full day care, we are also able to offer before and after school clubs and school holiday clubs in the area. We are open from 7.30 am to 6pm Monday to Friday for 51 weeks of the year. less

Banana Moon Day Nursery

Banana Moon Day Nursery

Chiswick, West London, London, W4 5LE

Quality of care and learning will be to the highest standards at every stage of your child's development. To reinforce this 100% of our staff are qualified or working towards qualification. Our purpose built nursery is light and airy with an in-house kitchen producing freshly cooked nutritious food everyday. We do not serve convenience or any fried food. Outdoors we have a secure playground and an exciting natural adventure area. less

Hop, Skip & Jump

Hop, Skip & Jump

Swindon, Wiltshire, South West England, SN5 5PU

Hop Skip and Jump provide flexible and immediate respite care for children and young adults. We have three large centres (Bristol, Cheltenham and Swindon), providing a variety of indoor and outdoor activities to engage and inspire children with disabilities and special educational needs. less

Hadleigh Community Playgroup

Hadleigh Community Playgroup

Hadleigh, Suffolk, East England, IP7 5ER

Hadleigh Community Playgroup is a welcoming friendly playgroup for 2 to 5 year olds with a focus on active learning. A feeder playgroup for all local primary schools, we follow the 'Early Years Foundation' curriculum which leads your child enjoyably and confidently towards the next stage of his or her educational life. Our aim is to prepare children for this journey through fun, safe and wide-ranging activities. less

Griffon Day Nursery

Griffon Day Nursery

Harlow, Essex, East England, CM18 7BL

Whist at Griffon, the children learn through fun and play, in a family environment following the four areas of learning: unique child, positive relationships, enabling environment and language & development, as per Ofsted guidelines. We will work with you and your child to make sure the settling in time at the nursery is managed with care and sensitivity. We look forward to meeting you and having the chance to show you how we put our principles into practice. less

Sunshine Childminders

Sunshine Childminders

Morley, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber, LS27 9JA

Christine and Mike[/caption]Chris and Mike have been childminding since 2006 and we both have an Ofsted rating of Good. I started working life as a nanny and then went to various other jobs before we started our own computer business. I also started my own business selling line dance and western wear. All this whilst raising two boys. I never forgot my first love of children and decided to go back to childcare when winding down my business. less

Parrywood Childcare

Parrywood Childcare

Southampton, Hampshire, South East England, SO32 1UU

Parrywood Childcare was founded in 2011 by Claire Parry and Vanessa Wood. Claire and Vanessa have worked together for a number of years and are both qualified to degree level. Claire and Vanessa are both registered Early Years Professionals (EYP). They currently operate three Pre-Schools; Parrywood Pre-School in Eastleigh, The Village Pre-School in Upham and Wickham Pre-School, in Wickham. 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