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Lloyd Park

Lloyd Park

My name is Sheila Errington and I am the Business Manager based at our Centre in Lloyd Park. We offer lots of different opportunities to families in our community including daycare, family health, open door sessions, breakfast and teatime provision and a holiday scheme for primary school age children. Please feel free to contact us to discuss any of our services or pop into to one of our friendly and welcoming open door sessions. less

Abbey Wood Nursery School

Abbey Wood Nursery School

At Abbey Wood Nursery School and Children's Centre, we're proud that we provide a warm, friendly and stimulating environment for every child. Our centre caters for youngsters up to five-years-old, whilst our nursery serves children between the ages of two and four. We aim to work in partnership to continue to build the unique foundations for your child's learning. On our website, parents can stay updated with all the latest news and announcements from our nursery in Abbey Wood. less

Nurture Nannies

Nurture Nannies

Nurture nanny agency offers a fresh approach to childcare. We know that nurturing childcare is what every parent wishes for and what every professional nanny wants to provide. Today, when childcare is as much a major financial investment as it is an emotional one - it's something that families want to get right. We aim to attract and place high calibre nannies that are committed to providing first rate professional care for children. less

My Nursery

My Nursery

We are dedicated to the care and development of all the children that attend as well as their parents/carers. My Nursery provides an environment for children that tends to all their needs, from care and education to play and nutrition. As a result, our nurseries stand out from the rest. Step into any of our nurseries and there is a real buzz as the children play, learn, eat, and rest, supported by our caring staff. less

Stepping Stones Pre-School Nursery

Stepping Stones Pre-School Nursery

At Stepping Stones we agree with the beliefs of highly respected educationalists and child psychologists - that at least half of a child's educational growth and personality development is achieved in the first five years of life. Our team of highly qualified early year's practitioners create a learning environment that is rich with opportunities for children to thrive and develop to their full potential, through play and playful teaching. less

Progress House Day Nursery

Progress House Day Nursery

We are dedicated to providing high quality care and early year's education from babies to school age. In April 2013, we were awarded Good with outstanding features by Ofsted. Our manager has the N.N.E.B. qualification and all our staff are qualified to at least NVQ level 3. We have a mixture of younger and more mature staff, many of which are long serving which helps in creating a homely and family atmosphere. less

Hilltop Pre-school

Hilltop Pre-school

Hilltop is a community based pre-school, which has been running for over 40 years. We are affiliated to the Pre-School Learning Alliance and work towards the Early Learning Goals, which form part of the Revised Early Years Foundation Stage. Hilltop is a Registered Charity and therefore is self-supporting and non-profit making, owned and run by the parents of the children attending the group at the time. less

Cropredy Pre School

Cropredy Pre School

Cropredy Pre-School is situated within the grounds of the village school in Cropredy, which lies around 5 miles north of Banbury. We welcome children between the ages of 2½ and 4 and are open Monday to Friday 8am till 2.45pm during term time. We are Ofsted registered, and were rated Outstanding during our last assessment. less

Robyn's Rascals

Robyn's Rascals

I was graded "Outstanding" by Ofsted in my first ever inspection. I decided to cease childminding to concentrate on my other business however my babysitting service has remained popular and I recognise the need for parents to leave their most treasured possessions in the hands of someone experienced and trusted to fully enjoy an evening out. less

Butterfly Nannies

Butterfly Nannies

A friendly, efficient service for both babysitting and for nanny recruitment. Butterfly Nannies are always honest about what I can expect to get from my nanny and how much I will need to pay and she gives me swift feedback on available candidates and post-interview interest. The babysitting service is efficient and hassle-free and the quality of staff is excellent. less

Malvern Childminders

Malvern Childminders

Welcome to Malvern registered childminders we provide professional home based childcare, our great setting offers a safe, nurturing environment where your child will get the attention and care that he or she needs. Our ratio of children to adults allows personal one to one care making certain each child receives the right level of attention they deserve. less

Mucky Pups Childminding

Mucky Pups Childminding

With 18 years experience working with children, Mucky Pups is a network accredited childcare business based in Pound Hill, and an OUTSTANDING Ofsted Childminder (Feb 2015). Mucky Pups is a member of PACEY and with a Level 3 Childcare Qualification is able to offer Free Entitlement care (up to 15 hours per week) to 2, 3 and 4 year olds. Find out here if your child is eligible. less

Pelican Childrens Centre

Pelican Childrens Centre

Pelican Childrens Centre is committed to the ethos "Where Children Come First", and striving to provide the best care possible for your child. With the needs of all parents in mind, we offer a full day care service for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Whatever your childcare needs; we aim to be as flexible as possible to meet your requirements. The Centre is open from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday. less

Parkway Day Nursery

Parkway Day Nursery

Our nursery provides high quality, affordable care and education with an emphasis on individual learning, play and creative development tailored to the needs of each child. A Safe, warm and friendly environment where children are given the best possible start to their educational lives. Our unique range of indoor and outdoor facilities and children of varying ages together with our fully qualified staff offers greater opportunities for development of social and interpersonal skills. less

Slade Nursery School

Slade Nursery School

We are pleased to announce that the café will now be open on Tuesdays as well as Fridays from Tuesday 2nd June. If you haven't already tried what's on the menu do come along and pick up a delicious breakfast or tasty lunch. Opening hours are 9.30am to 12.45pm. See the café noticeboard for details of what's on offer. 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