Childcare Sites

Childcare Sites



Morton Michel

Known as the UK’s leading childcare insurance specialist; Morton Michel has over 53 years’ experience, renowned for tailored policies, excellent service and competitive premiums so you can be sure you have the right cover at the right price! We expertly insure over 40,500 childcare settings and early years practitioners including nurseries, pre-schools, childminders, nannies, out of school clubs, holiday play schemes, parent and toddler groups, educational/sporting groups and indoor play centres. As well as being able to offer a wide range of non-childcare policies to individuals and businesses.

In addition to insurance, we offer a wide range of extra benefits to our policyholders through our ChildCare Club such as FREE Early Years training, FREE downloads including business forms and educational posters, savings on days out to the UK’s top attractions and many more substantial discounts from selected suppliers.


Childcare & Education Expo

The UK’s national exhibition and networking events for the Early Years, Childcare and Nursery Sector – now also incorporating Primary education – in Coventry (September) and London (Feb/March). www.childcareexpo.co.uk

 

Childcare.co.uk

The easy way to find local childcare. We have the largest searchable database of childcare providers anywhere in the UK including over 40,000 babysitters and over 100,000 parents seeking childcare. www.childcare.co.uk

PACEY (formerly NCMA)Professional Association for Childcare & Early Years Promoting quality home-based childcare for the benefit of children, families and communities. PACEY is the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years. Formed in 1977, we are a charity dedicated to supporting everyone working in childcare and early years to provide high quality care and early learning for children and families.

We provide training, practical help and expert advice to practitioners working throughout England and Wales. We also provide peer support and encouragement through our nationwide network of PACEY Local volunteers. Our mission is to support everyone working in childcare and early years to provide high quality childcare and early learning; and champion the vital role practitioners play in helping prepare children for a bright future.

Childminding UK

We believe in the benefits of childminding for children and their families and we understand the unique challenges childminders face. We’re here to ensure their success with training, resources and support created by our experts exclusively for childminders.

Our mission is to offer professional support to Ofsted registered childminders, promoting high quality home based childcare through education and training and championing the vital and unique role childminders play.We will support and work in partnership with children and families in every community to ensure that they have access to high quality childcare, enabling children to reach their full potential and keeping them at the heart of all our activities.

Childminding UK is now a Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Our charity number is 1182575. childmindinguk.com

Hampstead Nannies
Hampstead Nannies
Hampstead Nannies is one of London’s most professional Nanny Agencies, run by trained personnel with a wealth of experience in all aspects of childcare and education. With offices in Hampstead, a leafy North London suburb, they are in a perfect position to attract both clients and staff from a wide area of the Capital and further out towards the countryside. Click here to read  a guide on critical things you should know before hiring a nanny: www.hampsteadnannies.co.uk/blog/hiring-a-nanny

 

Understanding Childcare and Tax – Guide

  • This guide contains plenty of helpful information such as:
    A comprehensive look at the many forms of UK government support, entitlements, and benefits to help parents with childcare such as support from Universal Credit, the Tax-Free Childcare system, free vouchers, and child tax credits.
  • Practical and useful information about each childcare support system, scheme, and benefit; how they work, who are qualified, and how to claim these benefits.
  • Understanding Tax-Free Childcare: what parents can receive, other benefits like childminders, nurseries, after-school clubs and play schemes, and details on how to qualify and apply.
  • Links to other useful childcare resources and information that many parents will find helpful. www.riftrefunds.co.uk/tax-rebates/claim-tax-back/childcare-and-tax/

Childminder Help
The website containing essential information on how to become a registered childminder. Becoming a registered childminder will give you the chance to experience an incredibly rewarding and responsible career with all the benefits of home-base working. We truly hope you will find Childminder Help useful on your journey to become a registered childminder. www.childminderhelp.co.uk

 

thenextbestthingtomummy.com
For all kinds of childminding, parenting advice and tips (Excluding medical) – a Blog written by Karen Dennis – a Mum, Step Mum and Grandparent and also worked as a childminder for 14 years. Parenting Blog, Childminding Blog, Pets for Children Blog, General Blog

 

Setting Up a Day Nursery
The website containing useful information and advice on how to start and run your own day nursery. If you are thinking about starting a nursery it can be an exciting but daunting experience with so many areas to consider. areas to consider. We truly hope you will find Setting Up A Day Nursery useful on your journey. www.setting-up-a-day-nursery.co.uk

 

Childminding Forum
Childminding Help offers help and advice to registered childminders, those thinking about becoming a childminder and parents. Its aim is to promote childminding as a valuable childcare option. The Childminding Forum has Childminders, childcare professionals and parents working together to provide, promote and encourage quality childcare. Whether you are just starting out, are an established childcare worker or a parent, you are most welcome. .www.childmindingforum.co.uk

 

The Out of School Alliance
The Out of School Alliance (OOSA) provides information and support to individuals and organisations setting up and running out of school clubs, including breakfast clubs, after school clubs, holiday clubs and playschemes. www.outofschoolalliance.co.uk

 

Nanny Share
Meet Families & Share Childcare Costs.  We help parents find other families nearby that would like to share the increasing cost of childcare, especially nannies. www.nannyshare.co.uk

 

Nannyjob
Nannyjob is THE service for the childcare sector.  Nannyjob caters for all your childcare needs and has thousands of nannies, au pairs and babysitters registered with the site.  So if you are a parent looking for childcare or if you are a nanny looking for a job or simply looking to meet friends visit www.nannyjob.co.uk

 

ToucanLearn is an online activities resource for childminders and parents with hundreds of activities for children age 0-5 and a Daily Diary. www.ToucanLearn.com

 

www.nannyagencylondon.co.uk
Royal Nannies provide professional Nanny and Au pairs all over the UK and overseas. All are caring, loving, experienced and qualified nannies, maternity nurses, housekeepers, au pairs, mother’s help, babysitters, tutors and governesses, all of which are of the highest calibre, with a minimum 2 years experience.

 

www.tinies.com
Tinies is an agency offering full and part time childcare throughout Britain. As the UK’s leading agency they have a large number of childcare professionals who may be suitable to fill a position for you. If it is more than a babysitter you need then Tinies may well be able to help.

 

Nannies Matter
Nannies Matter is a family-run business, with over 20 years of recruitment experience in meeting the demands of discerning clients in Surrey, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. www.nannies-matter.co.uk

 

Adzuna is a search engine for job ads that lists every job, everywhere. We provide smarter search options and powerful data about the job market, giving you the information you need to take control of your career.  www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/nanny

 

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