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Northamptonshire Childminding Association

Northamptonshire Childminding Association

Kettering, Northamptonshire, East Midlands, NN16 6BG

Northamptonshire Childminding Association (NCA) promotes and supports prospective and registered childminders in Northamptonshire. We hope that you are always happy with how we work with you. But if not, NCA has a complaints policy so if you need to tell us about anything that you aren't happy with, please read this and follow the process. Remember if you don't tell us about it, we can't change it! less

Pickle's Place Child Care

Pickle's Place Child Care

Uckfield, East Sussex, South East England, TN22 4AG

Beckie and Richard Stonebanks are a husband and wife professional, Ofsted registered, child-minding team who strive to offer a caring, nurturing, safe and stimulating environment whilst caring for your child. We offer a fantastic village location which means that you know your child will receive the benefits of safe home based childcare together with exposure to a gentle, natural lifestyle. less

Memorable Moments Nursery & Pre-School

Memorable Moments Nursery & Pre-School

Weston super Mare, Somerset, South West England, BS23 4HT

Memorable Moments Nursery is privately owned and established in 2012, we pride ourself with providing quality care for all of our children. Our main aim is to provide a happy, safe and stimulating environment, where learning through play is effortless. We strive to provide a welcoming environment, with friendly approachable staff. As a team, we will work closely with you to ensure that your needs as a family are met and your child is reaching his/her full potential. less

Jigsaws

Jigsaws

Hyde, Greater Manchester, North West England, SK14 2LJ

We are able to offer 15 hours FREE child care to all 3 and 4 year olds. Due to having a GOOD rating from Ofsted we are also able to offer funded places for 15 hours to 2 year olds. Jigsaws was started in 2003 by two sisters who were unable to find suitable child care in the area for their own children. After two years we expanded and moved to bigger premises. We started off with 3 members of staff and 10 children and 7 years later we now have a staff team of 12 and over 70 children. less

Little Crystals

Little Crystals

Crystal Palace, South East London, London, SE19 2JE

Crystal Childcare aims to meet the diverse and complex needs of each child as an individual. We work with children in a holistic way creating a happy safe, secure and stimulating environment in which individual learning can take place. We believe the promotion of confidence and self esteem empowers children to learn. Praise and encouragement needs to be given. All areas of development, physical, intellectual, emotional, social, moral and spiritual are interwoven and are equally important. less

Emily Hunter - Childminder

Emily Hunter - Childminder

Wokingham, Berkshire, South East England, RG40 3HB

My name is Emily Hunter and I am an Ofsted registered childminder in the pretty town of Wokingham and live with my husband and two beautiful children. I have many years experience of working with children of different ages, and now a mother myself I feel I have a good knowledge of child development. I provide high quality childcare within the home, based on The Early Years Foundation Stage Principles. less

Little Laura's Nanny Agency

Little Laura's Nanny Agency

Bognor Regis, West Sussex, South East England,

Little Laura's Nanny Agency is here to help parents find qualified, experienced trustworthy nannies. Little Laura's was set up in 2003 to meet the ever growing demand for local nannies. We have placed numerous nannies in a range of diverse roles, be it full time, part time, temporary due to unexpected circumstances, or simply a babysitter for the evening. less

Triangle Nurseries

Triangle Nurseries

Leamington, Warwickshire, West Midlands, CV32 5LY

Triangle Nurseries are a fun and friendly day nursery for children from birth to 5 years old based in Leamington Spa. We believe in a safe and structured learning through play program which will give your children the best possible start to their education. Our experienced and enthusiastic staff love working with children and we're sure they'll have a stimulating and enjoyable time. less

Child's Play Day Nurseries

Child's Play Day Nurseries

Chingford, East London, London, E4 8NU

We look after your children in their "home away from home". This is the way we and many parents refer to the care we provide from our two sites in Chingford. At our Hall Lane nursery we cater for new-born babies and children up to 3 years old. Children from 3 -5 years are accommodated at Hatch Lane as well as those between 4 and 11 years who attend out of school club. less

London Nanny Agency

London Nanny Agency

Barons Court, West London, London, W6 0NB

We specialize in placing highly proficient child carers, live in nannies, daily nannies, maternity nurses and governesses in private households, estates and corporations of royalty, VIP, celebrities, top executives and professional families around the world. Most nannies, maternity nurses and governesses recruited by us have a minimum of 5 years childcare experience, most of them hold a CRB check, first aid certificate and suitable childcare qualification. less

Boldon Children Centre

Boldon Children Centre

Boldon, Tyne and Wear, North East England, NE35 9DG

Go through the gate or step over the stile and you are in amongst the long grass, the hills, the trees, tunnels and dens then gather with your friends in the firehouse. The team at Boldon, Staff and Governors are committed to respecting children's rights to a quality childhood. Boldon Nursery School is an outdoor nursery school. We use nature and the seasons to enhance our delivery of the early years foundation stage curriculum. less

Buttercup Lane Childminders

Buttercup Lane Childminders

Wakefield, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber, WF3 2LU

Buttercup Lane Childminders intention is to create a safe and friendly environment for your most prized assets. Your kids are your future and to help them gain the best things in life you need to relax in the knowledge that they are safe and in our environment that is warm and welcoming. If you're relaxed at work and not having to worry about your children you will have that extra energy for play when you come home. less

Smarty Pants Childminding Service

Smarty Pants Childminding Service

Southampton, Hampshire, South East England,

My name is Sally and I am a professional Ofsted registered childminder living in Woolston who provides high quality care and learning for every child. I have fifteen years of experience of working with children both as a childminder and as an infant school teacher. I live with my husband Pete and 15 year old daughter Jodie and we have two friendly cats and a budgie. I am registered to provide care for six children under the age of eight and an additional two children under the age of 12. less

Lemurs Little Ones

Lemurs Little Ones

Andover, Hampshire, South East England, SP10 4BU

My name is Leila Clark, I am an Ofsted Registered Childminder in Andover, Hampshire. I offer Childcare to children from 0-11 years and my aim is to provide a welcoming and homely environment to the children in my care, one where they can play, learn and explore in comfort and security. Ofsted inspected my setting in April 2010 where I achieved an overall GOOD. Below is an extract from the inspection report. less

Benhall Pre-school Playgroup

Benhall Pre-school Playgroup

Saxmundham, Suffolk, East England, IP17 1HE

Benhall Pre School opened in 1981 and operates from an open plan portacabin next to the primary school. There is a secure enclosed outside play are which is fully accessible. The Pre School is registered to care for a maximum of 20 children at any one time and supports children with special needs. Each child in the setting has a key person who will take an extra special interest in your child; learning their likes and dislikes, their family, friends and any special events etc. 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