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Mayfield Playfield

Mayfield Playfield

Cupar, Fife, Scotland, KY15 5NU

LATEST NEWS:- Fife Council are asking parents for feedback on how best they want to use their nursery hours and the flexibility of it. The survey only takes a few minutes to complete. We are only weeks away from applying for our Green Flag Award, having already achieved our Bronze and Silver Award. We only have a few more criteria to adhere to and our application for the Green Flag should be with us for summer. Our playpark is now expanding along with our number of children attending the Nursery. less

Hart Hill Nursery School

Hart Hill Nursery School

This Nursery school has an open door policy and welcomes conversations and comments from you and your family, we are always eager to listen to ideas or areas of expertise that you feel able to share with us. Our Vision is to be a place where we are all happy and safe and have the courage to learn something new while caring for each other and our world. less

St Thomas' Nursery

St Thomas' Nursery

Thomas' Nursery is a privately owned, purpose built nursery which opened in the grounds of St. Thomas' School, in April 1999. The nursery was last inspected by Ofsted in June 2009 and received an 'Outstanding' report which all the team are very proud of. Our commitment is to provide high quality early years child care and education for children aged 2-4years. Parents and carers are welcomed as part of our nursery family and we work in close partnership with them. less

Bluebell Lodge

Bluebell Lodge

We are a small family based nursery group established in 2001, in the Lytham, St Anne's and Blackpool area. We offer outstanding childcare and education to children from 0 to 5 years. We believe the environment in which children learn is very important and this is evident in each of the nurseries spacious playrooms. The nursery is decorated to provide a welcoming, calm atmosphere and all equipment and resources are of the finest quality and are chosen for their play and learning potential. less

Andover Childminders Childminders In Andover

Andover Childminders Childminders In Andover

My name is Sharan Fowler. I am married and have 2 grown up children. I have lived in Andover since birth and have a good knowledge of the area and the different facilities and resources available to people. In a safe and secure loving family enviroment I offer quality childminding at reasonable prices for your child. My home is child friendly and an ideal place for children to spend time where all children are treated equally and with respect and valued as individuals. less

The Wendover Preschool

The Wendover Preschool

We are a non profit making setting with charitable status. We are members of the Pre-school Learning Alliance, a national organisation formed to support groups that cater for the under fives. The Pre-school is run by a committee of volunteer parents and we actively involve parents in the decision making process at the Pre-school. less

The Owl & Pussycat Nursery

The Owl & Pussycat Nursery

Newport, Wales, Wales, NP18 1AW

At The Owl and Pussycat Nursery we recruit and select high quality, experienced nursery practitioners. Our professional and friendly staff are run by our Nursery Director Catherine Jones and assisted by her Manager, Petra Williams.  Each age group also has a room leader who will supervise their staff team. All of our staff have been carefully vetted and have had an enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check before being allowed to work with children. less

The Nursery Room

The Nursery Room

Harlow, Essex, East England, CM18 7NF

As professional childminders, The Nursery Rooms aim to provide a high quality service, with flexible care and early years education for children between the ages of 3 months and 5 years. We are dedicated to providing high quality care and education, which we firmly believe allows for the effective learning and development of young children. less

The London Nanny Consultant

The London Nanny Consultant

Are you struggling with child related issues? Or do you just want to get the best out of your relationship with your child through a good routine, gentle, effective discipline, healthy eating habits and developmental activities? The London Nanny Consultant is a Norland trained nanny with over 25 years of worldwide experience and is here to help. She offers a parental consultancy service that can be tailored to your needs. less

Hello Nannies

Hello Nannies

Hello Nannies specialise in the placement of professional nannies, mannies, nanny/housekeepers, maternity nurses, governors/governesses, couples, and house managers, in private households and estates, throughout the UK and overseas. Whether you're searching for a local daily nanny, or international staff for your high profile family, we can help. Matching the right applicant to your household is our priority - which is why we focus on personality! less

Nicola's Childcare

Nicola's Childcare

I aim to provide a safe, healthy, happy and caring environment where the interests of the children are of the utmost importance. This is all within the guidelines of 'Early Years Foundation Stage' for the 0-5 year olds and the Welfare Requirements of the Childcare Register for older children. less

Nutkin Nannies Essex

Nutkin Nannies Essex

Nutkin Nannies Kent is run by Sara Al-Rabee. Based in Caterham Surrey, Nutkin Nannies Kent covers Kent and East Surrey and surrounding areas. She comes from a large family with children of a wide age range and has inside knowledge of how to create a harmonious home. less

Little Footsteps

Little Footsteps

Porthcawl, Bridgend, Wales, CF36 3UP

Little Footsteps Nursery at Rest Bay, Porthcawl was first established in September 2007, our aim is to create a nursery environment that is unique, nurtured, safe and stimulating. A nursery that also encourages each child to explore and grow and which allows our surroundings to inspire us to bring the indoors out and let our children's magical experiences, adventures and laughter fill the air. less

Boley Park Pre School

Boley Park Pre School

Here at Boley Park Preschool we have a well qualified and committed team who work together to provide a warm, safe, and stimulating but fun learning environment for all our children. The learning environment is set within a spacious and versatile hall with a dedicated and secure outdoor play area. We offer a wide variety of excellent resources and well planned activities based on children's interests and identified learning and developmental needs. less

Jumping Jacks Child Care

Jumping Jacks Child Care

Bedford nursery Jumping Jacks Childcare - rated "outstanding" by OFSTED - offers day care for babies and pre-school children aged from six weeks to five years old. Let us help your children to explore, experiment and learn in a fun, happy, healthy and secure "home from home" setting. 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