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Minimayhem Childcare

Minimayhem Childcare

Minimayhem offers childminding in a warm, friendly, fun and OFSTED approved family home in Woking. We are a husband and wife team with 25 years experience of professional childcare, not to mention 15 years of bringing up our own children! As OFSTED approved childminders, we ensure your childs development is monitored via the Early Years Foundation Stage and our our aim is to provide a blend of the benefits of both childminders and nurseries. less

Tiny One's Day Nursery

Tiny One's Day Nursery

We would love you to come and visit our nursery to experience our warm and friendly atmosphere and to meet our friendly and qualified staff. Please bring your child with you to see how they respond to our homely environment. We are here to offer your children a fun packed day in a safe, loving and stimulating environment. We are OFSTED registered and follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). less

Avenues Nursery

Avenues Nursery

The Avenues Nursery with Kids Club has been established since 1997 and has been under new management for 2 years. The new proprietors were previously the managers of the nursery and where given the opportunity to purchase the business. The building is divided into different rooms to best suit the learning and development of the nursery so that the practitioners can ensure they meet the individual needs of all the children who attend. less

AP Childminding

AP Childminding

We live in a 4 bedroom house with a dedicated room to the children, fully equipped with toys and activities for all ages and stages of development. Our garden which is used all year round has a trampoline, sandpit, ride-on toys, and a small slide. In addition, I have a dedicated patch for the children to grow plants/flowers. I believe every child is unique and deserves to be cared for in a happy, safe and stimulating setting. less

Nikkis Nippers

Nikkis Nippers

Fun For All The Family has lots of information about local parks, attractions, clubs and childrens events in and around South Gloucestershire. With 15 years experience as a fully qualified Ofsted and PACEY registered childminder, Nikki's Nippers provides a loving, nurturing environment for your child to learn and develop. less

Freedom Childcare

Freedom Childcare

Freedom Childcare was established in 2001 providing families and organisations a trusted route to flexible childcare and family solutions. We provide a wide range of childcare, babysitting, creche and nanny services to a broad spectrum of clients from individual families through to charities, businesses and local authorities. less

Clockhouse Childminder

Clockhouse Childminder

An advantage of a childminder is that your baby or child will be with a small group of children all of whom will be a mix of ages. The care provided will be the same as family life and could help your child feel more comfortable. As childminders care for small groups of children they can take into account the individual needs of each child. Taking your child to a childminder can be the next best thing to being at home. less

Wind In The Willows

Wind In The Willows

Welcome to Wind in the Willows, a whole new world of creative play and inspirational learning. Strategically located in Newton-le-Willows, St Helens, Merseyside and Warrington. Our fun and secure day care settings offer practical and reliable single-source childcare solutions for working parents. We are committed to delivering high quality childcare, we provide children with an enlightening and vibrant haven - come rain or shine! less

Jack N Jill

Jack N Jill

Elgin, Moray, Scotland, IV30 6YP

We have been running our purpose built centre for over 25 years, and have been in partnership with The Moray Council for the past eleven. We are registered with The Scottish Commission for the Regulation of Care, and all staff are SSSC registered. Though based in the grounds of Greenwards Primary, we are privately owned and can accommodate children from all areas. less

Three Little Birds Childminding

Three Little Birds Childminding

I am excited at the prospect of caring for other children and welcoming them into our home. I am passionate about the Early Years and believe that young children should be given the opportunity to explore, discover and learn through play. Whilst children do learn best through play I will ensure that there is a healthy balance of child-initiated learning as well as adult-directed learning. I have always thoroughly enjoyed working with children. less

Bluebells Day Nursery

Bluebells Day Nursery

Since opening in 1999 we have established a reputation for providing quality, flexible childcare for children aged 0 to 5 years. We pride ourselves on offering a friendly, professional service tailored to individual needs. In 2011, Bluebells Day Nursery was extended to include an Under 2's room and the entire nursery underwent a complete refurbishment which includes wheelchair access. less

Fairfield Day Nursery

Fairfield Day Nursery

We are a 60 place Day Nursery based within the premises of Buttercup Children's Centre in Worcester. Our philosophy is to provide a healthy, safe and secure environment where individual needs of the children are met. All children, parents and practitioners develop positive and nurturing relationships within the setting. less

Chestnut Tree Nursery

Chestnut Tree Nursery

At Chestnut Tree Nursery, in Coleshill our ethos is based on the understanding that children are foremost their own educators, natural learners with ability, curiosity and imagination. We believe that every child deserves the best possible start in life and the support to fulfil their potential. As professionals we nurture their learning by providing the opportunity and tools to enable all our children to be happy, secure and independent individuals. less

Little Stars Childminder

Little Stars Childminder

36 years old, married and I live in Tarring in Worthing, West Sussex. I have been married since 1998, and we all currently live in a private 4 bedroom property with a large conservatory. I have a family pet dog called Honey (she is a Labradoodle), a tortoiseshell cat called Cookie, a rabbit and a large freshwater tropical fish tank. All of my pets are fully inoculated aginst diseases, and are regularly checked by the vet. less

Footsteps Pre-Nursery

Footsteps Pre-Nursery

Footsteps in Welwyn Garden City provides a high quality pre-school education that nurtures the child into a self-aware individual who respects the needs of others. We aim to help prepare the child for school based education in a safe, fun and happy environment, laying the foundations for their future learning. We hope you enjoy reading about Footsteps Pre-Nursery on this site. 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