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Butterfly Childcare

Butterfly Childcare

Butterfly in Home Childcare, Ofsted Registered Childminding services based in Brize Norton, Nr Carterton, Oxfordshire. My name is Kellie and I have a daughter who is 5yrs old, we currently live in the beautiful village of Brize Norton and my daughter currently attends Edith Moorhouse Primary School. less

Pitreavie Pre-School Playgroup

Pitreavie Pre-School Playgroup

Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland, KY11 8PP

The Playgroup is your child's first steps in early education. The same 3-5 year old curriculum is followed as in Nursery. Profiles are kept for each child and their development recorded. These are available for parents to read at any time and meetings are held with staff to discuss your child's development. less

Larne Childminder

Larne Childminder

Hi, my name is Jacki Verhoog. I'm a fully registered Childminder and NICMA member living in the Walnut Hollow area of Larne. I am originally from Cairncastle, Ballygally, where I attended Primary School before going on to Larne Grammar School. I am a Mother of one, my son was born in December 2009. My husband Mark, is originally from Carmond Drive in Larne and is a Technical Operator in Brett Martin. less

Little Swallows Child Care

Little Swallows Child Care

Little Swallows Childminding Practice was OFSTED registered on 29th December 2011. The provision had it's first inspection in June 2012 when identified as an outstanding provider of childcare. The setting operates from a three bed End of Terraced property in Thamesmead West and is managed and run by Brenda Claire Wint-Omereye. Brenda is a member the professional association of childcare and Early years (PACEY) NNEB, CSS/DipSw, Dip Business Administration. less

T's Tots Childcare

T's Tots Childcare

Your child will come to a safe, friendly, caring and open household. Your child will be given every opportunity to be involved in all types of learning and interactive activities. These could be anything from acting and role play, to cooking, arts and crafts, music or even outings to parks, playgroups, libraries and local places of interest. All activities support the new Early Years Foundation Stage guidelines set out by the government in September 2012. less

Gails Childminders

Gails Childminders

We moved to Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh over three years ago and live within walking distance of the park, library and shops. I passed the Introduction to Childcare Practice (home-based) Unit of the CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Autumn of 2012 and am a member of the National Childminding Association (NCMA) which has now become Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years (PACEY). less

Cornerhouse Day Nursery

Cornerhouse Day Nursery

We believe that a homely atmosphere is paramount, and our mission is simple; we aim to provide a warm and caring environment where all children can feel welcome, happy, safe and relaxed, and develop to their full potential. We will encourage each child's curiosity and willingness and their achievements will be encouraged and celebrated. Your child's happiness, safety and development are our absolute priorities. less

Little Angels

Little Angels

Angelena and the staff here are wonderful. My little girl had a bad experience at her previous nursery. She had lost her confidence and a previously outgoing little girl had become quite withdrawn. We very quickly moved her to Little Angels where she has been looked after brilliantly. We thought it would take a while for her to get back to her old self but within a couple of weeks she was back! less

Boos Busy Bees

Boos Busy Bees

Wrexham, Wrexham, Wales, LL11 4BS

My name is Rebecca Roberts and I live in Bradley, Wrexham with my husband, our 3 children and our dog and 3 chickens. I have 2 sons and a daughter. Our 2 eldest children both attend Gwersyllt C.P. school and our youngest son is my very helpful assistant! I have been a volunteer at our local playgroup for several years and I am the secretary of the committee, I have also volunteered at Gwersyllt C.P. school. less

2nd Home Childcare

2nd Home Childcare

Over 4000 hits on our website. We are really pleased that our website is attracting so much interest.! We are really pleased to see so many people have visited our site to find out how we do things and how well things are going. Make sure you pop back and check out our latest news page and keep an eye out for details of the new nurseries.! less

Jo Finlayson - Childminder

Jo Finlayson - Childminder

Hi, I'm Jo Finlayson, a qualified childminder based in Glossop. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions regarding high quality, OFSTED registered child care in the Glossop area. Enjoy peace of mind child care with my flexible childminding options. less

Rocking Horse Childminding

Rocking Horse Childminding

Rocking Horse provides happy and reliable childcare in a fun learning environment for children up to 12. Rocking Horse is run by Ofsted registered Childminder Catherine Mason from her brand new, secure and spacious home in Crowborough. Catherine is a Mum of 2 daughters and has worked with children and families as a Nursery Nurse and Nanny for over 19 years! She holds the NNEB Nursery Qualification and is also a qualified Counsellor. less

Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten

Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten

Our aim is to provide a stimulating, happy, caring and structured environment where your child will be free to learn and play enabling them to discover and grow. The Buttercup Nursery, based just outside Chelmsford, incorporates the Montessori philosophy alongside traditional play and learning activities giving an independent education and start in life for each child. less

The A House Pre School

The A House Pre School

Over the years the A House has earned its excellent reputation by its commitment to investing in its staff and equipment, building parent/carer partnerships and ensuring it delivers a rich and exciting curriculum to meet each individual child's needs. less

The Oxford Nursery

The Oxford Nursery

The Oxford Nursery at The Oxford Science Park is set within a purpose built nursery with a warm family atmosphere. The Oxford Nursery has structured programmes of activities designed to promote each child's development, and prepare older children for the National Curriculum so that they make a successful transition to school. 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