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Childcare Agencies in the UK

First Steps

First Steps

Bath, Somerset, South West England, BA2 2DQ

First Steps (Bath) run two nurseries in the Moorlands and Twerton areas of the City of Bath. Initially formed in 1992 as a registered charity to provide excellent childcare and family services for the local community, First Steps has since established themselves as a leading provider of excellent childcare; with the Moorlands nursery achieving an Outstanding Ofsted inspection rating. less

Saint Mary's Nursery

Saint Mary's Nursery

Camberley, Surrey, South East England, GU15 2SR

We are a registered charity preschool Nursery that provides high quality day care for children aged 2 years to reception age. We offer pre-school sessions Monday to Friday term time only and have a maximum of 26 spaces in each session. We meet in the hall of St. Mary's Church and Centre, Park Road, Camberley, Surrey. less

Fun Train Day Nursery

Fun Train Day Nursery

Birkenhead, Merseyside, North West England, CH41 6DL

Juggling all of life's responsibilities, as well as ensuring your child gets all the attention they need, can sometimes be difficult. At Fun Train Day Nursery, it is our utmost priority to provide your child with a comfortable home from home environment for them to learn and have fun in. Our friendly, qualified team works hard with parents and carers to ensure their child's development is happy and productive. less

Playhouse Day Nursery

Playhouse Day Nursery

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, South West England, GL51 6HT

Thank you for choosing us to care for your child, your custom is very important to us. We aim to provide you with the very best of service and your child with the very best in professional childcare. The aim of this website is to introduce you to how the nursery runs and to see some of our policies and procedures. Our philosophy is to care for happy babies and children in a safe, stimulated environment, to work with the child's family and to provide the best care possible. less

Victoria Brook Childcare Centre

Victoria Brook Childcare Centre

Oldham, Greater Manchester, North West England, OL9 0HW

Victoria Brook Day Nursery is a family run business situated in the Chadderton area of Oldham. We are open each weekday from 7:45am to 17:00pm, excluding bank holidays. The nursery caters for children from 18 months to 5 years old. The nursery is conveniently located nearby to the M60 motorway and within easy access of local towns such as Royton, Chadderton, Middleton and Oldham. The nursery was started in 1977 by the proprieter Angela Kirkham. less

Rowans Day Nursery

Rowans Day Nursery

Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, West Midlands, B73 5AD

At Rowans Nursery we will ensure that every child at our nursery receives the highest quality care. We will make sure that our premises are safe and secure, giving children the opportunity to freely play and learn whilst parents have peace of mind that their child is safe. We will strive to ensure that every unique child's individual needs are met, which we will do by observing and planning their daily activities based upon their interests and abilities. less

Glh Childminding Services Maidstone

Glh Childminding Services Maidstone

Maidstone, Kent, South East England, ME15 6RJ

GLH Childminding Services provides a small-scale family orientated setting. We are different from a childcare centre or nursery as we are limited to the number of children we can care for at any one given time. By staying small we are able to provide Quality Care, Flexibility, Continuity of Care and a Nurturing environment that your child deserves. less

Alison & Alan Childminders

Alison & Alan Childminders

Littlehampton, West Sussex, South East England, BN17 6FY

We are a husband and wife team and live on the Eden Park (Elysian Fields) development on the stretch of the A259 between the new Morrisons and Bodyshop roundabout in Littlehampton. As there are two of us working together we can give 100% attention and support to any child that requires it and are extremely reliable. We are passionate about what we do and are always looking for ways to improve the experience that all children have in our care. less

KJ Rolfe Childcare

KJ Rolfe Childcare

Basingstoke, Hampshire, South East England, RG24 9BL

We are a Ofsted registered, and graded as 'Outstanding', husband and wife childminders in Popley. We are located within easy reach of parents working in the Chineham Business Park areas, local villages, Basingstoke hospital, and only a 5 minute drive to the Town Centre and M3. less

Child's Play Pre-school

Child's Play Pre-school

Guildford, Surrey, South East England, GU2 4BS

We are open five days per week. We offer morning core sessions from 9am to 12pm with the option of adding an early start (from 8.30) or lunch (12-1pm) every day. We also offer extended opening from 1.00 until 2.45pm on Monday/Tuesday/Thursday, as well as afternoon core sessions (12.00 to 2.45pm) on those days. Children are allowed to develop at their own pace with plenty of adult support, producing well-rounded personalities who are happy and confident to go to school. less

Moray Childcare Partnership

Moray Childcare Partnership

Elgin, Moray, Scotland, IV30 1UE

Moray Childcare Partnership, part of Education and Social Care at Moray Council, is responsible for creating, supporting and promoting childcare services to families in Moray, this is in accordance with the guidelines set out by the Scottish Government. If there is an area that we have not covered in this website please contact us and let us know as your views and ideas are important to us. less

Hatfield Nursery

Hatfield Nursery

Torquay, Devon, South West England, TQ1 4NW

Choosing childcare for your child is important and we recognise this. Many of our staff are also parents and all staff are well qualified and experienced. We are OFSTED registered and work in partnership with the Torbay Early Years Department. The Early Years Foundation Stage 2008, Every Child Matters, and The Children's Act 2006 form the statutory and legislative foundation of our practice. less

Incy Wincy Daycare

Incy Wincy Daycare

South Shields, Tyne and Wear, North East England, NE34

I am Emma Thompson a registered Childminder in South Shields. I'm an Ofsted registered and Pacey childminder. At Incy Wincy Daycare we offer a safe, nurturing environment where your child will get the attention and care that he or she needs. Our ratio of children to adults is always within guidelines to make certain each child receives top-quality child care. less

Little Monkees

Little Monkees

Brentwood, Essex, East England, CM13 1JS

We are a family run, age banded, preschool group and have been established since 2003 with our own 3 children, Oliver, Edward and Isabella, influencing the design and development of our unique play arena. We originally had the idea to set up a group for babies and toddlers after taking our first born, Oliver, to a variety of baby/preschool classes and toddler groups. less

Hideaway Day Nursery

Hideaway Day Nursery

Walsall, West Midlands, West Midlands, WS2 9JZ

In September 2008 the government introduced a new curriculum called the early years foundation stage (EYFS). Through the EYFS stress is placed upon understanding that each child and their family are unique with different needs and concerns. The EYFS is a "play based" curriculum. Play is a vital component of children's lives. Through play children learn about themselves, their environment, people and the world around them. Play also helps children to solve problems and get along with others. 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