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Little Cherubs Chesham

Little Cherubs Chesham

Chesham, Buckinghamshire, South East England, HP5 3ED

The job of caring for, and developing children, is the most important job in the world. This is particularly true for the Early Years age group, since brain growth between 0-3 years happens at a much greater rate than at any other time during life. This is the time the child is most receptive to learning and stimulation - by the time a child starts school most of the emotional and intellectual "wiring" of the brain has been set. less

Twinkle Tots Childcare

Twinkle Tots Childcare

Market Drayton, Shropshire, West Midlands, TF9 3PF

Hi! My name is Emma Phillips and I am an OfSTED Registered Childminder based in Market Drayton, Shropshire. I live with my partner Dave and our daughter Isabelle on the outskirts of town in a three bed semi-detached property which is in close proximity of local schools, nurseries, buses and the town centre. I offer friendly, warm and flexible childcare for children from birth upwards. Dave and I have undertaken enhanced disclosure checks with the Criminal Records Bureau as required by law. less

Little Ladybirds

Little Ladybirds

Stockton on Tees, County Durham, North East England, TS18 3TS

Situated on the Preston Farm Industrial Estate in Stockton, we provide care for children aged six weeks through to five years old, and are within easy reach of towns such as Ingleby Barwick, Billingham Eaglescliffe, Thornaby and Middlesbrough. We hope you enjoy reading about the nursery and we would be only too delighted to arrange for you to visit so you can see what a unique environment it is. less

Peace

Peace

Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland, KA1 3HZ

The Sitter Service provides care 7 days a week from 6.00am - 10.30pm in the clients own home for children aged from 3 months old. This service is tailored to the client's needs. Children can be collected from school, taking to after school activities like swimming or dancing for example before being taken home. Sitters can also prepare children's meals and put them to bed. less

Earlybirds Childcare Cic

Earlybirds Childcare Cic

Plymouth, Devon, South West England, PL5 1RH

We are based in Tamar FOLK Children's Centre within a purpose built nursery. We are registered with OFSTED and cater for the needs of children from birth to 5 years of age for 49 weeks of the year. Additional services are available for children up to the age of 11 years throughout the holiday and afterschool periods. less

Sarah Kelly Childcare

Sarah Kelly Childcare

Bebington, Merseyside, North West England, CH63 7NH

I am conveniently located for Mums and Dads commuting into work to Liverpool or Chester being located a short walk from Bebington and Port Sunlight train stations and also close to the A41 and M53. I decided not to return to my role as a nursery nurse and instead pursue a self-employed career as a childminder. less

Lisa's Childminding Services

Lisa's Childminding Services

Preston, Lancashire, North West England, PR5 5YX

I am a newly OFSTED registered childminder, based in the Lostock Hall area and situated close to the motorway links. I have a front garden and a closed off secure back garden and live on a quiet cul de sac. I have two boys of my own, one who is 4 years old and at school and another boy aged 8 months. I understand the importance of keeping them happy, busy and safe in a warm and friendly environment. Also enabling them to learn whilst they play. less

First Steps Nursery

First Steps Nursery

Bury, Greater Manchester, North West England,

First Steps Nursery and Kindergarten covers Walshaw, Tottington, Elton, Woodbank and surrounding areas of Bury. Formed in 2010 to provide high quality childcare to the local area of Bury. Being parents to twin girls aged 18 months at the time we strived for a better quality of childcare. First Steps was born on 4th October 2010 in the former All Saints Church Hall based on Orrell Street, Bury. less

Loudwater Playgroup

Loudwater Playgroup

High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, South East England, HP10 9QL

For many children, starting in pre school is their first step towards independence. At Loudwater Pre-School our aim is to help them mix socially and to develop through a wide range of experiences and activities in a safe and happy environment. With the emphasis on play, activities include music, singing, painting, water play, craft and dressing up. We have a secure garden area where the children can play with a range of outdoor toys. We also organise outing and have visits throughout the year. less

Mother Goose

Mother Goose

Ramsgate, Kent, South East England, CT11 8LB

We have been providing quality childcare for 21 years this September in a building set back just off the historic Ramsgate Harbour. We have a large secure garden with three textured surfaces for the full enjoyment of outdoor play for our children. We provide a welcoming and friendly atmosphere, where children will be encouraged to achieve to their full potential in all areas of development, and where nursery life will be a fun, relaxed and a positive experience. less

Joyland Nursery

Joyland Nursery

Brighton, East Sussex, South East England, BN1 6EE

We are a family business, established in 1986, we own two nurseries in the Brighton and Hove area. Our nurseries are run with a family style environment enabling you to leave your children with confidence. Our key workers ensure that your children are happy, healthy, safe, learning, taking part and succeeding. less

Lexden Lodge Kindergarten

Lexden Lodge Kindergarten

Colchester, Essex, East England, CO3 3

LEXDEN LODGE is family-run and family-orientated and we hope that we will soon be able to welcome you and your child into our community. From when you first contact us we provide opportunities for your child and you to visit the nursery. When a child starts to attend, we work with you to decide on the best way to help the child to settle into the nursery. We want your child to feel happy and safe with us. less

London Nanny Agency

London Nanny Agency

Pimlico, South West London, London, SW1H 0HW

Tigerlily have over 15 years' experience in the nanny industry. Our aim is to help you find you the best possible Nanny or Maternity Nurse without you having to go through the often stressful, frustrating and time consuming recruitment process yourself. We have a very strict nanny registration policy and take time to gain a detailed understanding of each candidate and the type of role that would be most suitable. less

Woodland Day Nursery

Woodland Day Nursery

Birkenhead, Merseyside, North West England, CH42 4NT

We are a well established nursery in Bebington/Rock Ferry, Wirral, with over 40 years experience of providing the very best in childcare and nursery education for children aged 0 - 5 years. Our long serving, highly qualified and committed staff ensure that each child receives exceptional individual attention. less

Playpals Childcare Centre

Playpals Childcare Centre

Solihull, West Midlands, West Midlands, B91 2LJ

Hi my name is Lynne. I am the nursery owner. I have worked in Early years education since 1988, initially as a school teacher. In 1996, whilst expecting my first child, I made the move to join my parents at Playpals Childcare Centre and in 2007, following their retirement became the proprietor. Hi my name is Jo, I am the Manager at Playpals and also the room leader in the Sunflower Room. I completed my childcare qualification in 1997 and this was when I joined Playpals. 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