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Young Sussex Nursery (Shoreham)

Young Sussex Nursery (Shoreham)

Choosing childcare will be one of the most difficult decisions you make. Your child's happiness, development and future success will all be shaped by the experiences that he or she has in these early years. Young Sussex Nurseries offers outstanding, flexible childcare, and genuine value for money. We believe that our strong values will reflect and enhance all the hard work that you have put in at home. less

Grace-Childminder

Grace-Childminder

We create a unique place for children aged 0 to 5 years and offer for them the opportunity to holistic education based on fun and joy in a warm and friendly environment. Activities are provided in two age groups (0-3 and 3-5) and they are specially planed according to the child's age, individual needs and abilities. less

Merry Go Round

Merry Go Round

For 25 years, Merry Go Round Under Fives has provided exciting preschool education and opportunities for children under five from Baldock and the surrounding area. We are situated in the extensive grounds of Hartsfield School. As well as two purpose built classrooms, we're lucky enough to have two enclosed outdoor play areas with a wide range of outdoor learning facilities and toys. less

The Oak Treehouse

The Oak Treehouse

We are working in partnership with St Botolphs, Oxley, St Winefrides, and Belton Primary Schools and with Shepshed High School to achieve wrap around care for children of Shepshed and Belton. We are a small friendly Nursery catering up to 34 children per day. We are the only Nursery in Shepshed currently owned and ran by people living within the community. less

Kiddie Kapers Nursery

Kiddie Kapers Nursery

The Willow Centre, where Kiddie Kapers is located, is a community building with Children's Centre status developed in partnership between Sure Start and the Beaver Community Trust. The Beaver Community Trust is a 'not for profit Limited Company', with charity status, originally set up in partnership between South Ashford Baptist Church, Sure Start Ashford and the local community. less

Karlie's Childminding Services

Karlie's Childminding Services

Hi, my name is Karlie. I am in my late 20s and I am an Ofsted-registered childminder living in the Walkden area - only a stone's throw from the train station and 5 minutes from Walkden centre. I have worked with children for over 7 years - from babies to children aged 14 years old - in a variety of settings, including private nurseries, children's centres, after-school clubs, primary schools and high schools. less

The West Bridgford Day Nursery

The West Bridgford Day Nursery

Children are cared for in three areas. Whilst we loosely group children according to age, transitions between rooms are planned depending on children's individual abilities and levels of confidence. For example, a child may move out of the baby room before they are 2 years old if they are confident and ready to move to the next step. less

Dizzy Tilly Kids

Dizzy Tilly Kids

Download my latest fun and games for colouring pages, party games, recipes and much much more! Jack brings a new way of learning to children, with his exciting personality, great sense of adventure and his magical learning sack, which allows your child to experience an exciting learning journey through Jack's eyes as he goes on many adventures of discovery to find out lots of new and wonderful things. less

Daydreams Private Day Nursery

Daydreams Private Day Nursery

We aim for our setting to be accessible to everyone and will integrate Special Needs children into our Nursery. Daydreams is registered for 40 children between the ages of 3 Months to 5 years. The children's day starts at 7.45am. All the staff at Daydreams are qualified to level 3 or above in Childcare or are working towards this. less

Mount Preschool

Mount Preschool

Mount Preschool started as a Parent run preschool as early as 1972. It has steadily progressed through the years and has seen many changes. Since 2014 it has been run as a private business by the manager, Kay Guildford-James and has extended its opening times to provide full wrap-around care for children from 2 years old until they leave to start primary school. less

Angelic Angels

Angelic Angels

Welcome to Angelic Angels, we are a Yorkshire based nanny recruitment agency that has established an excellent reputation for its prompt and professional service to families looking for a nanny across the Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire regions since its launch in 2007. Our service is very flexible and tailored to suit the very individual needs of each family. less

Fulham Nannies

Fulham Nannies

Established in 2007, we are a South West London based Nanny Agency introducing qualified or experienced maternity nurses and nannies to families all across London. We aim to provide a friendly service where personal matching and selection are of paramount importance. As an independent agency, we take time to listen to our clients individual needs and can offer genuinely bespoke advice on what the best form of childcare might be. less

Manor House Nursery School

Manor House Nursery School

Manor House Aims and Principles are based on the pioneering work of Early Years educators' through-out the world. Education needs to involve the 'whole child', the hand, the head and the heart. Manor House Nursery School, set in beautiful woodland surroundings, is committed to delivering a loving, unique and stimulating environment in which children can develop their own personal interests. less

Dawnies Little Stars Nursery

Dawnies Little Stars Nursery

Dear Parents we would like to welcome your children to our nursery at The Drill Hall in the rural setting of Aylsham. Dawnies 'Little Stars' Nursery is a private nursery, owned and managed by myself, Dawn Cordner. I have worked in childcare for 12 years now and I have been on both sides of the nursery sector as a Parent and as a Professional, with this I feel I have gained a sound understanding of what Parents require from a nursery for their child. less

1st Steps

1st Steps

Here at 1st Steps, we believe that every child deserves the best start in life and that every little step matters. Every smile, every word and every sentence is noticed. We welcome and nurture children like they are our own and aim to make every child's day fun and educational all rolled into one. 1st Steps Day Nursery was registered with Ofsted in 2003 and is a family-run business. 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