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Active Cherubs Childminding Service

Active Cherubs Childminding Service

Active Cherubs is an OFSTED registered child care provider. Active Cherubs provides a safe high standard of care in a quality setting which allows your Active Cherub to flourish emotionally, socially, physically & academically all in a home-based environment. Active Cherubs won't leave your little one sitting in a baby swing or parked in front of the television. less

Homecomfortschildcare

Homecomfortschildcare

Home Comforts is a business I have always wanted to establish; providing children with all the benefits of a nursery but with a homely and more personal touch. My home in Hambro Hill is large and spacious; my setting has 4 good sized rooms registered for the children to use, all on ground level and a downstairs toilet (with a step and a child size seat). I have a lovely large garden with shaded areas which is safe and secure and fully enclosed. less

Elfin

Elfin

Established in 2001 and based in Yarm, Elfin is one of the leading children's wear stores in the North East providing an eclectic and unique mix of children's clothing and gifts. Elfin stocks childrenswear from around the world which we sell in-store and online. Our brands include Catimini, Levis, Joules, Miniature, Emile et Rose and many more. The range is complimented with a collection of gifts by Maileg. less

All Aboard Pre-school

All Aboard Pre-school

All Aboard Pre School has been providing a safe and stimulating environment for children aged from 2 to 4 years since 2003. We are located in Hilsea, Portsmouth and are OFSTED registered. In our latest OFSTED inspection we achieved the prestigious award of Outstanding in all areas, something we are extremely proud of. Over the years we have taught many children from all over the Portsmouth area, so we know and understand that each child is different. less

Markinch Playgroup

Markinch Playgroup

Glenrothes, Fife, Scotland, KY7 6AA

Your child can attend playgroup from 2yrs 6mths - 5yrs. We follow the Birth to Three plan leading onto the Curriculum for Excellence which all Pre-School Educational establishments adhere to. Our daily sessions are extremely varied and focused on the early learning goals provided by the Government with the emphasis on learning through play. These goals cover main areas of young children's development and learning which we work through using a wide spectrum of activities in every session. less

Dory's Childminding Services

Dory's Childminding Services

We aim to provide high quality home based childcare which is a fun thriving environment for the children in our setting. We will provide stimulating focus activities that link in to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). We aim to provide the highest quality care for your child so we will never work to our full capacity, as we have the children's best interest in mind. We are confident in the fact that not all childminders are the same. less

Marlow Opportunity Play Group

Marlow Opportunity Play Group

MOP, an affectionate term for the playgroup, is unique within the area, providing early intervention for pre-school children, most of whom have a broad and varied range of diagnoses including: Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down's syndrome, visual impairments, speech and language delays, and various other genetic and neurological problems. We have a team of trained, experienced and motivated staff who are knowledgeable about, and supportive of the children's needs and learning requirements. less

Trees The Day Care

Trees The Day Care

There are six nurseries in The Trees Group, located two in Swindon, Devizes, Eastleigh and two in Southampton, all of which share the same principal aims and philosophy. Our main aim is to create a warm, friendly, home-from-home environment at each nursery, where children feel safe, secure and welcome and are treated with kindness and respect by nursery staff. less

Small Saints Pre-School

Small Saints Pre-School

The Pre-School is run by an elected committee, which ensures that major decision making is in the hands of the parents who use the group. The committee are responsible for reviewing both policy and practice, and for the employment and appraisal of members of staff. Our Annual General Meeting, at which the committee for the following year is elected, is held in the Autumn Term and parents will be informed in good time so they are able to attend. less

The Wedding Nannies

The Wedding Nannies

Whether you need one Nanny or a team, we tailor our services around you, your requirements and those of your guests. Our Nannies can be there to provide an extra caring pair of hands as you prepare for your ceremony, for all or part of your day, throughout your evening and even overnight. less

Ashdon Childrens Nursery

Ashdon Childrens Nursery

We offer a warm, friendly, happy, family environment in the nursery. We have a spacious unique farm site setting along side woodland activities with outstanding resources indoors & outdoors. Our professionalism, experience & qualifications of our staff create imaginative planning, making learning meaningful & exciting. We extend to all learners, to reach their full potential. less

Skittle's Education Centre

Skittle's Education Centre

Inspiring young minds to embrace a world of discovery in a safe and secure environment. We maintain a high standard of care by employing only highly qualified professionals who have undergone extensive training, while ensuring a low child to staff ratio. Each and every child gets all the time and one-on-one attention that they need to grow and develop. Realising all of their potential at their own pace is key to a child's development and overall happiness. less

Westhoughton Kids Club

Westhoughton Kids Club

Westhoughton Kids Club is an out of school and pre-school childcare service, which has been running in Westhoughton for over 18 years! We provide breakfast and tea time clubs to primary schools in our local area. We run a comprehensive holiday play-scheme to families and children in the Bolton and Wigan area. We also provide a fully inclusive pre-school service, term time, linking perfectly with our out of school provision. less

Little Explorers Childcare

Little Explorers Childcare

If your trying to find thamesmead childminders or se28 childcare you have found the correct internet site. All our lifes we have loved working with children and also consistently wanted to become a childminding company to provide this service to the regional neighbourhood. less

Bright Stars Child Care

Bright Stars Child Care

Bright Stars is a private day nursery and pre-school in Frome that aims to provide a warm, caring learning environment that encourages all children to reach their full potential. We offer your child a unique educational experience through our extensive resources and comprehensive indoor and outdoor facilities which enrich all areas of the early years curriculum. 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