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West Park Day Nursery

West Park Day Nursery

The Managing Director of West Park Day Nursery is Karen Dixon. Karen has many credentials which make her highly respectable in her role as the Out of school club's Managing Director. For example, she has two children of her own, has worked in the childcare field for over 20 years and has much experience of living in various countries, experiencing various cultures and taking care of children of all nationalities and various backgrounds. less

Second Pair Childcare

Second Pair Childcare

I am a friendly, outgoing person who will provide quality childcare in a nurturing home environment. I enjoy working with children from birth and enabling them to become their own person. I encourage learning through play and ensure that the children participate in a wide range of fun and exciting activities to keep them stimulated. less

House Of York Childcare

House Of York Childcare

Looking for child care? Welcome to House of York Childcare. We offer flexible, home-based childminding and babysitting services in Barnstaple, North Devon. We live in the Newport area of Barnstaple which makes us accessible to many who live and work in Barnstaple and its surrounding areas. We are an Ofsted registered childminder and assistant. We care for children from 1st September following their fifth birthday. less

Hitchin Fun Club

Hitchin Fun Club

The Fun Clubs are run by a Committee and a dedicated staff who work in partnership with one another. They are supported by the Community Team Letchworth at County Hall and registered under The Children Act 1989 with Social Services, and OFSTED. We have a staff ratio of 1: 8 in house and 1:5 or 1:4 for trips out. We do have a prospectus available if you wish to have a look at this please ask when booking in. less

Broomhill Childrens Centre

Broomhill Childrens Centre

We hope you enjoy using it and the sessions and support we provide. Broomhill Children's Centre offers a wide range of services and in 2011, OFSTED awarded us a rating of 'Good'. Please feel free to leave a comment to help us as we endeavour to improve our support for all our families. less

Bents Farm Day Nursery

Bents Farm Day Nursery

Here at Bents Farm the experience, attitude and skill of our staff are our main assets. These three key elements are essential to the continuing success of our nursery. It is our aim to constantly improve the quality of service we provide to enhance customer satisfaction. At Bents Farm we believe our main strengths are our highly qualified team, the choices children make in their open plan environment and our outstanding outdoor areas. less

Oakey Dokey Childcare

Oakey Dokey Childcare

Oakey Dokey Childcare is a day nursery in Corby focused solely around the children who attend it. Nothing is more important than finding the right childcare for your child. At Oakey Dokey Childcare we pride ourselves on giving children the best start in the most important early years of their lives. We operate from 7.00 am to 7.00 pm to deliver flexible hours for all parent /carer needs. We can take children from the age of 3 months right up to school age. less

Kelly's House

Kelly's House

I decided to register as a childminder as I have a strong belief that children should be cared for in a homely, relaxed environment, where activities and experiences can truly reflect each individual's interests and stage of development. I work closely with each child's parents / carers to find out how I can best meet their individual needs. I can care for children aged from 6 months until the end of year 6 and can take and pick up children from Burnham-on-sea infants school and St Andrews school. less

Poppins Agency

Poppins Agency

Poppins is a leading childcare and domestic staff recruitment agency. Established since 1994 by Liz Webster, Poppins have been providing nannies, mother's helps, maternity nurses, babysitters, housekeepers, gardeners and couples to families all over the UK and internationally. All candidates are personally interviewed and thoroughly screened. less

Maria's Childminding Service

Maria's Childminding Service

What is important to your child? Children view things very differently from adults, and although the issues we consider as a parent/carer are very important for our children's safety and well-being, they are often not the things most important to young children. Does anyone notice when I come in? Do they say hello? Can my mum/dad stay if I want them to? Can I reach the things I need (toys, handles, toilet)? Can I see out of the window? Are there any people, or picture of people, who look like me? less

Stanhope House Day Nursery

Stanhope House Day Nursery

Situated in Leicester city, close to Victoria Park, Stanhope House Day Nursery is conveniently located for Leicester University and De Montfort University, Leicester Royal Infirmary hospital, and Leicester city centre. Stanhope House Day Nursery Leicester is registered under the OFSTED Early Years regulations. less

Kids 4 Us

Kids 4 Us

Our aim at Kids "4" Us is to give children a safe and happy environment where they can grow in confidence and independence in preparation not only for school, but for life. We work towards the 'Every Child Matters' outcomes, helping children to be healthy, stay safe, and make a positive contribution while enjoying and achieving. less

Wisdom Kids Nursery

Wisdom Kids Nursery

Every child deserves the best possible start in life and the support that enables them to fulfill their potential. Children develop quickly in the early years and a child's experiences between birth and age five have a major impact on their future life chances. A secure, safe and happy childhood is important. Good parenting and high quality early learning together provide the foundation children need to make the most of their abilities and talents as they grow up. less

Aberfoyle Too Nursery

Aberfoyle Too Nursery

Dundee, Scotland, Scotland, DD2 3QN

Here at Aberfoyle Childcare of Dundee, we pride ourselves on offering your child a homely & welcoming environment. We provide a secure facility with home cooked food, educational toys, outings and flexible care 7 days a week. Call us for further details. less

Little Explorers

Little Explorers

At Little Explorers nursery & pre-school we understand that your priority is to find a nursery that offers the right setting for you and your child. We appreciate that you may feel a little apprehensive about leaving your child for the first time and for this reason it is important to feel comfortable, secure and at ease with the childcare you choose. 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