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Tiny Tots Childminding

Tiny Tots Childminding

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, East England, CB4 1PE

On this website you can find out all about us, where to find us, our approach and helpful information on all aspects of childcare, you can also view our exstensive range of policies and procedures. We offer a warm, relaxed, family environment in which your child will feel safe and secure. We believe that babies and young children develop better in a home based setting due to the positive learning environment we provide. less

Ashgrove Nursery School

Ashgrove Nursery School

Newtownabbey, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, BT36 6LJ

Our School is a 'stand-alone' building, opened in 1980. It currently caters for 78 children in their pre-school year, funded by the Department of Education. We recognise that childhood is a stage of life in its own right to be enjoyed. There is a natural curiosity, sense of wonder and amazement in each child and its our goal to provide a loving, caring environment, complementing a wide variety of well-planned activities to ensure that each child is exposed to optimum development. less

Little Crickets Pre-school

Little Crickets Pre-school

Harrogate, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber, HG2 9BP

Little Crickets Pre-school provides a happy, stimulating and secure environment for pre-school children aged from 2 - 5 years old. We are located on the Harrogate Cricket Ground where we have a fit for purpose building with plenty of space both indoors and outdoors. less

Nutshell Childcare

Nutshell Childcare

Stroud, Gloucestershire, South West England, GL5 1EB

I have two children of my own, Oscar is 15 and Hector is 2. Before childminding I had two different careers. I then trained as a web designer and had my own business before changing to childminding after the birth of my younger son. I am a keen cook and enjoy making things. Knitting, sewing, decoupage, crafts, embroidery and the such like are my favourites. less

Brookfield Day

Brookfield Day

Crawley, West Sussex, South East England, RH10 9TR

Our children's daycare nursery provides the highest standard of childcare and teaching to ensure that all children have an enjoyable, productive and secure time whilst in our care. The children are provided with a stimulating structured and free play days for learning and playing. The day will include a balance of busy and quiet activities both indoor and whenever possible outdoors. How good is our Day Care? less

Caroline's Childminding

Caroline's Childminding

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, East England, PE1 2QW

My name is Caroline McAuley. I live with my two children; my daughter is eleven, and my son is seven years old, and we have two cats, eight lizards, two axolotls and two hamsters. I live in Central Peterborough, a short walk from Central Park, and the town centre. I currently pick up and collect from Discovery Primary School in Walton, and The Kings Primary School. I may be able to pick up and collect from pre-schools around Walton, Dogsthorpe or Central areas. less

Poppins Day Nursery

Poppins Day Nursery

Worcester, Worcestershire, West Midlands, WR2 4AJ

At Poppins Private Day Nursery, there is nothing more important to us than the development and well-being of your little one. The Nursery has just undergone significant investment to create larger play spaces for all rooms, as well as creating a large role-play area in Pre-School and providing the baby room with its own decking area and entrance. Poppins Day Nursery provides a homely environment which prides itself in caring for children individually. less

Partington Childminder

Partington Childminder

Manchester, Greater Manchester, North West England, M31 4ET

Registered childminders are professional day carers who work in their own homes to provide care and learning opportunities for other people's children in a family setting. More than 300,000 children in England and Wales are looked after by almost 80,000 childminders. And no other sort of paid childcare is so highly rated by parents. Childminders are usually registered to look after up to three children under 5 and three children aged 5 to 8, including their own children. less

Smarties

Smarties

Chester, Cheshire, North West England, CH3 7PZ

Smarties was founded in 1989 with a commitment to provide the highest standard of care and education. The Smartcare holiday club followed in 1997 and continued with the same ethos. Below are extracts from reports written on the settings. Smarties nursery Ofsted 2009 'Outstanding' - The learning environment provided by the staff is inspirational. The staff are very professional and they aspire to maintain the highest possible standards of care and education. less

Tinies Childcare

Tinies Childcare

Bromley, South East London, London, BR2 9LE

Family owned and managed, we've been looking after parents and their children for nearly 40 years. And we take great pride in what we do. We recruit all kinds of childcarers, including nannies, mothers' helps, babysitters, maternity nurses, and more, for families in the UK and overseas. Because safety is our first concern, all our childcarers are rigorously screened - both for parents' peace of mind and our own. less

Ladybird Preschool

Ladybird Preschool

Brough, East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber, HU15 1BB

Ladybird is a charitable organisation, run by a friendly dedicated team of staff and parent volunteers. We cater for pre-school children aged 2 to school years. We aim to provide high quality care and education for children within the early years foundation stage and work in partnership with parents to help children learn and develop. By choosing Ladybird, your child is in a safe and stimulating environment and is given generous care and attention with a high ratio of adults to children. less

Melanie's Minding

Melanie's Minding

Felixstowe, Suffolk, East England, IP11 2AP

Melanie's Minding is a home based, Ofsted registered, childminding service located in Felixstowe, Suffolk. I was born in Ipswich and, having settled with my family in Felixstowe, I am pleased to be able to offer my home and care for children of all ages, from birth, through the early years and to pre school and beyond. Full and part time places are available. I also offer before and after school care. less

Rainbows End

Rainbows End

Middleton, Greater Manchester, North West England, M24 2RJ

Rainbows End Private nursery provides a happy, friendly and safe environment, with a homely feel where children are encouraged to develop. Our long serving staff have over 20 years experience and we are proud that many generations of the same family return. less

Toy Box Childminding

Toy Box Childminding

Crawley, West Sussex, South East England, RH10 7NF

A home from home childcare setting in Baildon. Following the Early Years Foundation Stage, I provide a friendly, relaxed, yet fun filled environment where children can play, learn and develop at their own pace. Within the setting we do lots of different activities from arts and crafts to messy food play, from painting and planting to quiet time and free play. We also attend several different groups throughout the week and visit the local parks, woods and library. less

Nailsea Child Care

Nailsea Child Care

Nailsea, Somerset, South West England, BS48 1SW

My name is Joanne Jones and I am an Ofsted Registered Childminder living in Nailsea. I have been registered since January 2004 and am also an accredited Childminder, which enables me to access the Nursery Education Grant (given to all 3 & 4 year olds by the Government) which brings down the cost of your childcare! 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