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Cheadle Child Care

Cheadle Child Care

My name is Louise Delaney. Cheadle Child Care is a child-minding business which aims to give the best quality and best value child care. I am a fully registered child minder. I have a paediatric first aid qualification. I am Ofsted and NCMA registered, I am also a member of PACEY. I have 16 years experience in childcare. Since leaving school at 16, I joined a nursery and studied for 3 years to pass my NVQ levels 2 & 3 in Early Years Childcare. less

The Charlbury Railway Children

The Charlbury Railway Children

The Charlbury Railway Children has been opened since September 2004. We are a family run nursery offering a warm, friendly, loving environment for your children to learn and grow. At the nursery, children can have fun and make friends while developing their skills and knowledge. We nurture and support your child to develop to their full potential recognising and valuing their individuality. less

Nannies On The Net

Nannies On The Net

Finding a nanny that is right for your family and making that process as easy and stress free as possible for you are our main objectives. We believe that setting high standards in the recruitment of our nannies and childcare staff and working closely with parents to understand and meet their requirements are essential to the success of every nanny placement. less

Little Stars Nursery

Little Stars Nursery

Little Stars Nursery is located in the centre of Truro within easy walking distance from Moorefield Car Park and all city centre shops in the Jason Thomas Performing Arts centre where the Nursery has full use of the facility. Little Stars Nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage concentrating on the 6 main areas of the curriculum. less

Lynn's Littleuns Childcare

Lynn's Littleuns Childcare

Are you looking for help and advice with the revised EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) which came into force in September 2012? You will find lots of help, advice, information and answers to questions on the EYFS section of the Forum, you don't have to be a member to read but by joining you can ask your own questions and get direct help. Whatever you do don't stress about it, we are all here to help each other through the transition. less

Claire Parry Child Minder

Claire Parry Child Minder

Welcome to our website, we are Claire and Dave and we are both registered Childminders based in the Ecton Brook area of Northampton. Have a look at our website site to see what we can offer you in the way of childcare. If you have any questions or would like to enquire about a place within our setting then give us a call or drop us an email. Our aim is to work together with parents to provide all the children in our care with a clean, safe, loving, home-like environment where everyone feels valued. less

Links Nursery Musselburgh

Links Nursery Musselburgh

We are an independent Nursery Company who have been operating in East Lothian since 1995. Links Nursery is situated in Balcarres Road, Musselburgh, in a lovely site overlooking the racecourse. Our aim is to provide a high quality, safe and nurturing environment to enable our children to be cared for and develop in the best possible surroundings. We are open all year with the exception of the 2 public holidays at Christmas and New Year. We open at 7.30 am and close at 6.00 pm. less

Butterfly Personnel

Butterfly Personnel

Butterfly Personnel Nanny Agency is Edinburgh's longest established childcare agency. We supply Nannies, Maternity Nurses, Babysitters, Nursery Nurses and can register your nanny for Childcare Vouchers. We offer a full Maternity Nurse service complimented by our telephone sleep consultancy service. We can also supply you or your member of staff with an Enhanced Disclosure Scotland and also registration to the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG). less

Duchal Nursery School

Duchal Nursery School

Duchal Nursery School has provided an excellent pre school education to the children of Kilmacolm and the surrounding area for over 45 years. We provide 26 places for children aged 3-5 with an excellent staff/pupil ratio. We pride ourselves in the high quality of teaching staff, which includes qualified BEd teachers. A private nursery run in conjunction with the parent commitee, Duchal provides excellent pre-school education, preparing youngsters for the next step into primary school. less

Katie Noon Offerton Childminder

Katie Noon Offerton Childminder

I am an Ofsted Registered, qualified childminder based in the Offerton area of Stockport. With over 6 years previous professional experience working in a private nursery, I offer flexible, quality childcare in a warm and friendly home setting. I am a member of the NCMA and hold certificates in paediatric first aid and food hygiene. I have undertaken additional voluntary training to help me learn how to develop and understand children's physical, intellectual, emotional and educational needs. less

Little Pumpkins Nursery

Little Pumpkins Nursery

I welcome you to Little Pumpkins Nursery we provide quality care and a learning program in accordance with the standards set forth by Ofsted. Little Pumpkin's nurseries offer full and part-time placements for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Baby, Toddler, Junior and Pre-school are all accommodated in a bright homely day care centre by our caring experienced staff, creating a happy spacious environment to meet the needs and challenges of growing, developing children. less

Broadlands Pre-School Centre

Broadlands Pre-School Centre

Broadlands was established over 20 years ago as a community-based non-profit making pre-school situated in the Leckhampton area of Cheltenham. At Broadlands, families and staff work together to provide a freely structured and fun learning environment for children between 1 and 5 years. Our purpose-built premises are situated at the edge of Burrows Field with glorious views of Leckhampton Hill providing a safe and stimulating environment for children. less

Doodles Day Care

Doodles Day Care

The 'Love Language' Nursery! - where we offer nurturing day care for your baby and toddlers, stimulating early education for Pre-schoolers and Out-of-school care as well! You can be assured your baby and children are safe, secure and looked after and that they will also be loved, valued and accepted for the very special and unique person that they are. less

St Dunstans Honeybees Playgroup

St Dunstans Honeybees Playgroup

Are you looking for a traditional preschool to care for your child with love and all-round personal attention? Then you've come to the right place! We provide a caring and warm-hearted atmosphere for your child, and combine this with a high qualtiy early years education. Our staff are highly skilled and experienced, and are able to treat your child as an individual, ensuring that value is placed on every step of your childs progress. less

Little Acorns Nursery School

Little Acorns Nursery School

This Burnley nursery school is conveniently located close to Burnley town centre and is a respected childcare provider in Lancashire, caring for babies, toddlers and pre-school children. Le Monde Petit day nursery staff have over 156 years collective experience in childcare, what's more 112 years are at Le Monde Petit, neither children nor staff like to leave Le Monde Petit! 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