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Lawnswood Childcare

Lawnswood Childcare

Birmingham, West Midlands, West Midlands, B36 0DD

Thank you for taking the time to look at our website, we'd like to take this opportunity to tell you a little bit about our organisation. Originally run by husband and wife team Paul and Lynda Morley, they have now handed over the reigns to me, their daughter Heather. We have cared for thousands of local children over our 30 years. Some of those children have become our staff members and some of them have even had their own children attend our nurseries - what a recommendation! less

Bluebell Nursery

Bluebell Nursery

Wembley, North West London, London, HA0 1JE

Bluebell Playgroup, Bluebell After School Club and Bluebell Playscheme all operating in our building within the grounds of Southcott Lower School. Little Bluebells Playgroup and After School Club is in a cosy extension of Hockliffe Lower School. We have After School Clubs in Gilbert Inglefield, Linslade, and Leighton Middle Schools. Bluebell will be setting up our newest After School Club in Brooklands by September 2013. less

Sally's Childminding

Sally's Childminding

Hitchin, Hertfordshire, East England, SG4 9HN

Hi, my name is Sally and I am a fully qualified, insured, registered childminder based in Hitchin. I am married to Christophe and have 3 children, aged 11, 14 and 16. I have been childminding for 6 years and feel passionate about providing a warm and friendly environment where the children can feel safe and secure as well as have lots of fun. less

Brilliant Nannies

Brilliant Nannies

Teddington, South West London, London, TW11 8TU

Based in the Royal Borough of Richmond and Twickenham on the border of London and Surrey; Brilliant Nannies is a dedicated and meticulous placement agency providing childcare services in London, Middlesex, Surrey and Overseas. We understand how difficult it can be to find the right childcare for you and your family. As an agency we really care that you get the most suitable person for your needs. less

Young Explorers Childcare

Young Explorers Childcare

Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, West Midlands, ST6 6SW

Choosing childcare is an important decision for you and your child. At both our settings we offer a stimulating, welcoming and nurturing environment, that supports children's individual learning and development requirements. Our high standards of care and education provide rich, varied and imaginative experiences for children. We have highly qualified and experienced staff who use their expert knowledge to provide an exciting curriculum, that is interesting and challenging to individual children. less

Grassroots Day Nursery

Grassroots Day Nursery

Hampton, South West London, London, TW12 2JA

GRaSSRooTS DAY NURSERY provides childcare for children between the ages of 3 months and 5 years for up to 51 weeks in the calendar year. We offer a warm, secure and happy environment which is a model environment for a child's first experience of day care. Our primary aim is to help children to feel safe and loved and to enable them to enjoy the various activities and learning programmes available, and to develop skills that they will need in the years ahead. less

AP Childminding

AP Childminding

Basingstoke, Hampshire, South East England, RG24 9UX

My name is Martina, I am married and a mother of two: my big girl is 6 and my little boy is 3. We have 3 guinea pigs - Lily, Poppy and Davin. They live upstairs in the winter and outside in the summer. I was inspected by Ofsted in 2013 and I was graded outstanding. I hold a current paediatric first aid certificate. less

JEM Childcare Nannies

JEM Childcare Nannies

Reigate, Surrey, South East England, RH2 7RP

We do understand that life sometimes can throw things out of sync with childcare arrangements, for example - school holidays, sickness, inset days, teachers strikes or even you may just want "me time". JEM Nannies are part of the JEM Childcare Solutions group who are specialists in the Childcare and Early Years sector, we work with families to provide childcare in the home. less

Butterflies Childminding

Butterflies Childminding

Bradninch, Devon, South West England, EX5 4PE

As a professional childcare provider, I aim to work in partnership with parents/guardians to provide a warm, friendly, home environment with a family atmosphere in which your child can play, learn and develop. Your child will receive consistent one-to-one attention whilst enjoying interaction with others - something which is much easier to achieve within a childminder's setting than in a busy nursery. less

Westoe Village Kindergarten

Westoe Village Kindergarten

South Shields, Tyne and Wear, North East England, NE33 3DS

We open 7.30am - 6.00pm Monday to Friday all year, only closing for Bank Holidays and Christmas. Minimum one half session per week. We will do what ever we can to fit round your individual needs and requirements, including caring for children on a shift pattern. less

Bar Bar Nursery

Bar Bar Nursery

Gloucester, Gloucestershire, South West England, GL2 2ZZ

BarBar is a happy, safe and secure environment where every child is valued and treated as an individual. The emphasis is to encourage confidence, effort, kindness and humour, whilst educating and preparing children for school life. We currently have three locations: Rosary School, Stroud; Stratford Park, Stroud; and Kingsway, Quedgeley. less

Musical Fun Time

Musical Fun Time

Ashford, Kent, South East England, TN23 3JY

Musical Fun Time is your answer to an educational and fun experience, using active and engaging music classes for you and your child. Using a combination of nursery rhymes, memorable songs, various instruments, musical movement and musical activity, we create an energetic class for you to be a part of with your baby, toddler or pre-schooler. less

Ullesthorpe Pre-School

Ullesthorpe Pre-School

Lutterworth, Leicestershire, East Midlands, LE17 5DH

Welcome to our school, where educational and social development go hand in hand. Our tailored focus on academics and the individual child means that every child will find a happy home here. We are based on the grounds of Ullesthorpe Primary School and are an independent charity run by a management committee and parents. Our aim is to provide a nurturing environment for the successful emotional, educational and social development of pre-school children in our local communities. less

DensChildcare

DensChildcare

Manchester, Greater Manchester, North West England, M40 9HZ

I am an Ofsted registered Childminder, which means I provide care and education for your children in my home setting. Space and resources, may be limited, purley on the fact that because I am not a Nursery, I do not have the amount of space or quantity of resources that they have, however, I provide a safe and stimulating home from home environment for your children, on a much more personal 1 to 6 adult to child ratio. less

Abbey Wood Grange

Abbey Wood Grange

Purley, South London, London, CR8 5DU

At Abbey Wood Grange South Croydon nursery we are already following the Early Years Foundation Stage. This is a new government framework which is being introduced into every Early setting which provides care for children from 0-5 and becomes statutory in September 2008. The government aims to ensure that all children receive the same provision from birth - 5, whether they attend a childminder, a nursery or a play group. 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