Special Needs
We asked our agencies if they recruited and placed childcarers who are interested in working with children with special needs and below are their replies. Please email them by clicking on their agency name.

Nationwide Agencies
Angels Nannies and Maternity
Area: Nationwide
Angels Nannies and Maternity was set up by Helen Lock, herself NNEB trained with 25 years experience in the childcare industry. They understand that it is imperative to match the right candidate to the job and will only send nannies with the relevant experience for interview. They operate a thorough recruitment process, which includes interview, CRB check and in depth reference checks. All clients that employ childcarers through Angels Nannies and Maternity are given a follow up call two weeks after the start date, as are the childcarers themselves. Angels Nannies and Maternity completely understand the pressure upon families and staff working long hours and are therefore open from 8.30 AM to 8.30 PM Mon to Sat.
Deearna's Maternity Agency
Area: Nationwide
This agency is special for several reasons, the most significant of these is that Deearna is herself an accomplished maternity nurse & trainer, birth coach & baby carer with over 23 years experience in this field. Deearna has the personal exposure to hands-on maternity care which puts her in a privileged position in that she can utilize her own experience. The highest Calibre of Maternity Specialists combined with her own experience, Deearna has hand-picked & personally interviewed all of the healthcare specialists registered with her agency. All prospective Nurses and Doulas that wish to register are selected from the very highest level of maternity healthcare professionals. All candidates are thoroughly vetted for qualifications & experience as well as CRB -Police records checked. Client references are contacted directly & are subject to on-going review to ensure consistent standards of excellence.
Harmony at Home Ltd
Area: Nationwide
Is run personally by Mrs Frankie Gray, a Norland trained nanny with over 10 years experience of caring for children as a Nanny, Nursery Nurse and Nanny Consultant. As a mother she is fully aware of all the ups and downs of family life and how difficult it can be to find childcare which is affordable and excellent. She has first hand experience of both angles, and is able to support you through the whole process. She will even visit you in your home to discuss your requirements one to one. This agency aim is to provide quality, trustworthy childcare, a personal service and offer support when required. There is a refund policy for when things don’t go to plan and customer comments are always welcomed. Harmony takes great care in ensuring all applicants are vetted and personally interviewed before they are registered. If there is any doubt about an applicants abilities & professional conduct they will not be registered.
Perfect Nanny
Area: Nationwide
Perfect Nanny prides themselves in placing great candidates locally & globally to meet the specific needs of their clients. Established by Natasha McKie, who is both a qualified nanny & mother, with 20 years of experience on both sides of the fence. They work hard to provide the best childcare solution for their families & specialise in the placement of well educated, highly qualified & experienced professionals, who have a genuine interest in children's intellectual & behavioural development. This agency offer a fantastic range of: Nannies with university degree (s) Governesses, multilingual, with a teaching background, with musical abilities, sports & teaching background Nannies. Also traditional Nannies with childcare certificates having more than 5 years experience in childcare, Maternity nurses with exceptionally good credentials & Housekeepers with excellent references. All are personally interviewed with thorough background and reference checks including CRB.
The Maternity Nurse Company
Area: Nationwide
We have a number of Maternity Nurses who are experienced at caring for special needs/ high dependency babies ie: tubefed/oxygen dependant babies. Such nurses enjoy the opportunity to help settle a new baby at home and will help new parents develop confidence in caring for their new addition. We welcome enquiries from parents of babies with special needs.
London Agencies
ACA Childcarers Ltd
Area: London, South Central, South East, South West & Anglia regions.
ACA Childcarers Ltd is an established Nanny, Au Pair & Babysitting agency. This agency is run by a degree qualified, OFSTED registered Nanny, Claire McAvoy who has been working in the childcare industry for over 10 years. ACA understand how precious children are & from experience also how stressfull it can be finding great childcare. By ensuring they fully understand your personal requirements & what matters most to you about your child’s carer ACA Childcarers are able to source the best candidate for you & your scenario. All childcarer follow a thorough vetting system which involves: face to face interviews, 3 years worth of references (a minimum of 2 references if in post longer than 3 years), visual verification of all documentation including original certificates & Criminal Record Bureau checks (CRB’s).
Gen122 Ltd
Area: Home Counties- Middlesex, London, Kent, Surrey & Essex.
Gen122 Ltd is a London based Au pair Agency established in 2009, with partner agencies overseas. They provide first-class, trustworthy and reliable domestic staff that are screened and vetted for homes and businesses in London and the Home Counties. They aim to take away the everyday worries of parents and give them peace of mind when it comes to recruiting domestic staff. Whether your home or business is large or small, require full-time, part-time or temporary staff, they have a small yet dedicated team. Gen122 Ltd are well-qualified to make your life easier by undertaking the time-consuming and difficult task of securing quality staff. All enquiries for staff are dealt with in a discreet and professional manner to satisfy your individual needs. Every applicant is interviewed thoroughly and all references are checked in detail. After the employment has commenced, this agency keep in touch to ensure that families and candidates are happy with the placement.
Kids Matter London
Area: London, South East and Overseas.
Kids Matter owned is by Samantha Kelly a NNEB/A1 Childcare Assessor. Having worked in childcare, teaching & professional recruitment for over 20 yrs she understands the unique & special relationship of employer/employee that only exists when someone takes care of your children. Unlike any other job in the world, there must be a special level of communication, discretion & trust between parents & those caring for their children. With careful screening & interviewing techniques, Kids Matter aim to find out as much as possible about each candidate therefore offering clients a perfect match. This agency; conduct face-to-face interviews, check qualifications & references, check with the Criminal Records Bureau & adhere to the strict REC code of practice. Kids Matter offers a unique flexibility with interviews, consultants offer both evening & weekend appointments to assist those already working or unable to attend an interview during normal office hours. Kids Matter feature in the Good Nanny Agency Guide & are members of the REC.
Limelight Nannies
Area: London and Surrey.
Limelight Nannies understand that finding the right child-carer can be a daunting task and are always on hand to guide you through every step of the process. After years of experience in childcare, they know how to identify the key qualities of what makes a good child-carer, and their expertise enables them to match just the right personality with the right family. At Limelight Nannies, safety is paramount and they take pride in having a very strict vetting and screening process. They always interview and select their child-carers personally and take special care to reference and perform background checks on them too. Limelight Nannies have a wide range of child-carers to suit every need including school runs, preparing healthy and nutritious meals, homework help, creative play and more.
Nappy Valley Nannies
Area: South West London and overseas positions.
This agency was founded & is run by two professional mothers, Amanda Gerlis & Diana Keverian-Rand, who passionately believe that a children's happy growth & well-being is paramount. Amanda has worked as a professional nanny for over 15 years & has a deep understanding of all requirements from being a nanny. Amanda now has her own child & a fuller understanding of the requirements & services a mother would need. Diana Keverian-Rand has worked within a managerial & marketing role for large multinational companies & left the rat race to care for her family. She has since worked as a nursery teacher & been involved in all aspects of childcare & the running of a nursery. Diana knows the importance of having the right nanny or au-pair care is vital for your child's trust and confidence. Nappy Valley Nannies was formed from a wish to make a difference in the childcare industry. They insist on having personal contact with all families and nannies/au-pairs & never knowingly send an unsuitable candidate for interview. They stay in contact with both families & nanny until everyone is fully settled & happy, placement fees are competitive & they undertake to donate 1% of these to the NSPCC.
North London Nannies
Area: North, North West, East and Central London, Hertfordshire and Middlesex.
Judith Ivers a mother of 5 and previously a psychiatric nurse owns this well established agency which opened over 16 years ago. This agency offers a personal and quality service throughout the London area from their premises in Muswell Hill where clients are always welcome. All staff understand and listen to clients and candidates getting to know their requirements, needs and expectations which is so important for the welfare and happiness of children. All candidates are personally interviewed and as members of the REC they adhere to recognised standards and follow their check list for Nanny agencies, they are also a registered body with the CRB. North London Nannies sister company Simply Domestics offers an additional range of household services.
Pure Childcare
Area: London, Surrey, Kent, Hampshire & Overseas.
Pure Childcare is an established placement agency offering a variety of domestic staffing, this agency represent the most professional & experienced staff one can find. Based in London they provide childcare & domestic placements in London, throughout the UK & Overseas. Pure Childcare aim to alleviate the stress of searching for a suitable candidate. They check all applicants with personal interviews, thorough reference checks & take the time to learn about their likes, dislikes, personality & job preferences. This enables them to find you the best candidate for your family. Personal service, attention to detail & extensive industry knowledge are key to their success. All childcarers have; a minimum of two years experience and/or are qualified, an up to date first aid certificate, an enhanced CRB check & checkable references. Most importantly childcarere must possess the skills to create a loving, safe, happy & stimulating environment for children!
Sunlight Nannies
Area: South West London.
Juliet a NNEB trained nanny with 17 years experience opened this agency in 2010. Her professional nannies work closely with parents to create an environment that allows for healthy growth and learning, in a child's early and on-going development. Their focus is your child and your child’s care, they are an integral part of your family and should be a role model for your child. The nanny should be creative, fun loving, and approachable, able to guide and provide a stimulating learning environment. All childcarers must hold; an up-to-date CV, references, a passport-sized photo, copy of their passport & drivers licence & copies of any relevant childcare certificates including first aid and CRB. Most importantly, Sunlight Nannies goal is to help families develop and establish successful, relationships that provide memorable, rewarding experiences for all!
Wimbledon Nannies Worldwide
Area: South West London, Surrey, Middlesex,
Although we do not specialise in special needs positions we do however have girls coming through our agency who are interested in pursuing a nanny position within this area and often they have previous experience in this particular field. We are more than happy to speak with parents who are looking for this service and discuss their individual requirements.
North UK
Bamboo Childcare
Bamboo Childcare was created by Eleanor Patel & Hayley Knowles in response to experiencing the frustrations of juggling work, childcare & family life. With experience of recruiting in the care sector & their own childcare experiences they ensure this often complex recruitment process is effective and stress free. Finding the right childcare is a key element to a happy family life & Bamboo are committed to finding the perfect nanny for your family. They always meet your family personally to match the candidates training, experience & personality to your needs. Their recruitment & checking procedures of childcarers go above & beyond those set out by REC and Ofsted. All nannies complete an application form with work history for the last 10 years documented, are interviewed face to face & at least two references are taken to cover a minimum of three years work placements & an enhanced CRB. Nannies will also need to have completed a First Aid course. As security & suitability is a priority, Bamboo Childcare encourage all Nannies to complete Ofsted registration. The register gives you the peace of mind that your Nanny is suitably qualified, experienced & checked to care for your children. It also means that you are able to take advantage of the government ‘tax credits’, ‘or childcare vouchers’ which can be a huge financial saving. This agency will advise & support you through the selection and ongoing employment of your childcarer by providing you with information on interviewing techniques, contracts of employment, insurances, pay and tax.
Enchanted Childcare East Surrey
Enchanted Childcare is run by Justine and Helen, two parents with 7 children of their own. This agency understands how important it is for your children to be safe and happy. Enchanted Childcare formerly Wealden Nannies was established in 1985, for over 20 years this agency has been helping parents find suitable childcare in Kent and East Sussex. Enchanted Childcare now offers permanent nursery staff to pre-schools and day nurseries and is soon to be releasing a new local babysitting service. All childcare staff are personally interviewed, reference checked and have enhanced Criminal Record Bureau certificates.
Fairytale Nannies
Louisa Levitt opened this agency in August 2010. She is a NNEB trained Nanny & has experience as an Au Pair, Nanny, Nursery Nurse, Childminder & Babysitter. Fairytale Nannies aim to provide the highest level of service to both clients & childcarers in providing a perfect match & to ensure the welfare & safety of the children are met. All childcarers are vetted to the highest standard & are never put forward for unsuitable positions. This agency is registered with the Data Protection Act & are proud members of The Association of Nanny Agencies & are recommended by The Good Nanny Guide. This agency can provide advice, help and support with your Nanny's payroll needs, getting childcare vouchers & can introduce you to a reputable payroll company if required. After each placement has been made Louisa is always on the end of the phone to offer aftercare & support.
Imaginative Beginnings Childcare Agency
Natalie Bishop, managing director and mother of two young boys started this agency in 2010. Imaginative Begginings Childcare Agency is a professional childcare recruitment agency based in Yorkshire run by this qualified and experienced childcarer. Natalie has a NVQ level 4 in young children’s learning and development & is currently undertaking a degree in this as well. She has worked as a nanny, in nurseries, out of school clubs & also owns a nursery. Imaginative Beginnings have a strict registration procedure which all nannies undergo before registering with this agency & must provide a copy of an original CRB police disclosure & ICA registration. Office hours are 8am-8pm and home visits are available by request.
Kids Deserve the Best
This great new agency is run by Sarah Parkin, a mother of two. She gained over 5 years experience working within another nanny agency before setting up her own agency. Her philosophy for parents is to listen to your childcare needs and find the best Nanny that will be suitable for you and your family. Kids Deserve the Best will assist you throughout the whole process, from your initial inquiry continuing all the way through to after placement support and follow up. Kids Deserve the Best want you to be happy and confident with the choices you make and choose the right person for the right reasons. All potential Nannies have been interviewed in person by Kids Deserve the Best, a full history of experience taken and an idea of their long term plans. References are checked before being considered for any family. The majority of Nannies will have a recent CRB Check, however if a family want a more up to date check carried out they will be happy to do this for you.
Kids Matter East Midlands
Kids Matter owned is by Samantha Kelly a NNEB/A1 Childcare Assessor. Having worked in childcare, teaching & professional recruitment for over 20 yrs she understands the unique & special relationship of employer/employee that only exists when someone takes care of your children. Unlike any other job in the world, there must be a special level of communication, discretion & trust between parents & those caring for their children. With careful screening & interviewing techniques, Kids Matter aim to find out as much as possible about each candidate therefore offering clients a perfect match. This agency; conduct face-to-face interviews, check qualifications & references, check with the Criminal Records Bureau & adhere to the strict REC code of practice. Kids Matter offers a unique flexibility with interviews, consultants offer both evening & weekend appointments to assist those already working or unable to attend an interview during normal office hours. Kids Matter feature in the Good Nanny Agency Guide & are members of the REC.
Smileys Childcare Agency West Midlands
Experienced nanny and maternity nurse Juliet Hamilton-Smith set up Smiley's Childcare Agency in 1988 to provide good quality childcare. She now has two other franchises, Lindsey Clode manages this West Midlands branch and there is another based in Essex. Lindsey, a parent of 3 children, has over 20 years experience of working with children aged from 6 weeks to 11 years in a variety of settings. She is qualified to level 4 in Early Years Care as well as being a qualified tutor and assessor in that field. Much of their work comes from repeat business and recommendations, all nannies are interviewed for over an hour and if a nanny would like to take their own child to work they must also attend. Smiley's provide home visits to clients and run a monthly nanny friendship scheme which enables nannies to meet up during working hours. They also offer a babysitting service providing qualified or experienced nannies. All Nannies are Criminal Records Bureau checked and all babysitters carry identification cards with them confirming their personal details and a photograph.
South UK
Appleberry Care
Area: Buckinghamshire and Berkshire.
It is the aim and objective of Appleberry Care to provide quality, reliable staff who add value to an organization or household. Staff who work to a standard of excellence to meet, or excel, the client’s needs. Their staff will be understanding and responsive to the needs of the client and provide the appropriate care that will enable the child/ren to grow and develop in a clean, safe, secure and happy environment.
Buttons Surrey
Area: Surrey.
Both our agencies recruit candidates who are seeking special needs posts, but the availability of these candidates changes on a weekly basis. I would suggest that interested clients contact us to discuss their needs and we will endeavour to help.
Cherry Blossom Childcare
Area: Surrey, Hampshire and Buckinghamshire.
This agency was founded in 2008 by directors Jenna Warne (NNEB Diploma) and Niki Hammond (NVQ Level 3 Early Years in Care and Education). Cherry Blossom Childcare specialise in finding high calibre professional nannies, mother’s helps, nursery staff, housekeepers, maternity and night nannies. Run by professional childcarers with over 18 years experience, they understand the importance of finding quality childcare. Their aim is to guide you gently through the process and ensure that you find exactly the right person to care for your children. All candidates are personally interviewed by a consultant and are selected according to their qualifications and experience. Cherry Blossom perform thorough reference checking and all candidates are asked to complete a Criminal Records Enhanced Disclosure Check (CRB). They also ask that they have paediatric first aid training.
Enchanted Childcare East Surrey
Area: Surrey, Kent, East Sussex, Rutland and Jersey.
Enchanted Childcare is run by Justine and Helen, two parents with 7 children of their own. This agency understands how important it is for your children to be safe and happy. Enchanted Childcare formerly Wealden Nannies was established in 1985, for over 20 years this agency has been helping parents find suitable childcare in Kent and East Sussex. Enchanted Childcare now offers permanent nursery staff to pre-schools and day nurseries and is soon to be releasing a new local babysitting service. All childcare staff are personally interviewed, reference checked and have enhanced Criminal Record Bureau certificates.
Fairytale Nannies
Area: Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Northamptonshire.
Louisa Levitt opened this agency in August 2010. She is a NNEB trained Nanny & has experience as an Au Pair, Nanny, Nursery Nurse, Childminder & Babysitter. Fairytale Nannies aim to provide the highest level of service to both clients & childcarers in providing a perfect match & to ensure the welfare & safety of the children are met. All childcarers are vetted to the highest standard & are never put forward for unsuitable positions. This agency is registered with the Data Protection Act & are proud members of The Association of Nanny Agencies & are recommended by The Good Nanny Guide. This agency can provide advice, help and support with your Nanny's payroll needs, getting childcare vouchers & can introduce you to a reputable payroll company if required. After each placement has been made Louisa is always on the end of the phone to offer aftercare & support.
Family Match
Area: Hampshire, Surrey, Dorset, Berkshire, Wiltshire and West Sussex.
Karen Dixon the Managing Director of this agency has spent many years in the recruitment industry in London, Winchester and the South of England. As a mother Karen has employed nannies and mother's help's for her own daughter; she therefore understands the daily difficulties that both clients and nannies can face and offer informed advice and guidence. Family Match was the winner of the Wessex Business Link Small Business of the year 2003 and is comitted to maintaining its high standards and excellent reputation They are members of the REC and all candidates hold a Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check.
Kids Matter East Midlands
Area: Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Milton Keynes, Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire.
Kids Matter owned is by Samantha Kelly a NNEB/A1 Childcare Assessor. Having worked in childcare, teaching & professional recruitment for over 20 yrs she understands the unique & special relationship of employer/employee that only exists when someone takes care of your children. Unlike any other job in the world, there must be a special level of communication, discretion & trust between parents & those caring for their children. With careful screening & interviewing techniques, Kids Matter aim to find out as much as possible about each candidate therefore offering clients a perfect match. This agency; conduct face-to-face interviews, check qualifications & references, check with the Criminal Records Bureau & adhere to the strict REC code of practice. Kids Matter offers a unique flexibility with interviews, consultants offer both evening & weekend appointments to assist those already working or unable to attend an interview during normal office hours. Kids Matter feature in the Good Nanny Agency Guide & are members of the REC.
Parents Choice
Area: Hertfordshire and some of Essex
Joanne Binnington started Parents Choice an employment agency and business which helps families find the most suitable childcarer for them. She has worked as a nanny for ten years and is now a mother of two children. With these experiences she fully understands the requirements that are needed from a nanny and as parent what parents require from a nanny. So that family life runs as smoothly as possible, this agencies aim is to introduce a suitable childcarer that can improve the quality of your family life, generating an atmosphere of long-term friendship, trust and respect.
Pumpkins Nanny Agency
Area: Hertfordshire and Essex.
Jane Shabani has 20 years experience of nannying and is now a mother of two children. Claire O’Connell is a qualified nanny with over 10 years nannying and nursery experience, both run this agency. Pumpkins Nanny Agency understands the importance of finding the right person to care for your little ones. They strive to provide the perfect childcare match for each family and nanny. All nannies are either qualified and/or have a minimum of 2 years experience, plus an up to date first aid qualification and an enhanced CRB. As an agency they check references from previous employers as well as original identification documents. Pumpkins Nanny Agency are always available to answer any queries or discuss concerns, even long after employment commences.
East UK
ACA Childcarers Ltd
Area: London, South Central, South East, South West & Anglia regions.
ACA Childcarers Ltd is an established Nanny, Au Pair & Babysitting agency. This agency is run by a degree qualified, OFSTED registered Nanny, Claire McAvoy who has been working in the childcare industry for over 10 years. ACA understand how precious children are & from experience also how stressfull it can be finding great childcare. By ensuring they fully understand your personal requirements & what matters most to you about your child’s carer ACA Childcarers are able to source the best candidate for you & your scenario. All childcarer follow a thorough vetting system which involves: face to face interviews, 3 years worth of references (a minimum of 2 references if in post longer than 3 years), visual verification of all documentation including original certificates & Criminal Record Bureau checks (CRB’s).
Buckden Childcare Agency
Area: Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire.
At Buckden Childcare Agency, ensuring nannies are equipped with the very best skills to do the job is paramount. They pride themselves that all nannies & child carer’s are highly qualified & experienced, with each one being selected because of their outstanding credentials. All child daycare & nanny staff are Ofsted registered, qualified, experienced & thoroughly screened with each one being selected because of their outstanding credentials & their love of caring for children. All childcarers are; thoroughly vetted, CRB checked, Ofsted registered childminders and childcarers all of whom are offered ongoing training & mentoring programme. This agency also provides childcare courses; Paediatric First Aid, Food Hygiene, Health and Safety, Child Protection, Cooking for Children & Child Development & Education. Buckden Childcare Agency are recommended by The Good Nanny Agency Guide.
Enchanted Childcare Essex
Area: Essex- CM, CO, SS, RM, IG, CB, EN postcodes.
The Essex branch of Enchanted Childcare is owned and run by Karen Broughton, a parent of 2 daughters, since May 2010. She offers a very flexible service for interviewing candidates (by appointment) and takes great pride in placing the right person with the right family. This agency understands how important it is for your children to be safe and happy. Enchanted Childcare, formerly Wealden Nannies, was established in 1985, for over 25 years this agency has been helping parents find suitable childcare in Kent and East Sussex, and has expanded to cover Essex, London and other counties. Enchanted Childcare provide a personal service and can help with most childcare requirements. They are soon to be releasing a new local babysitting service. All childcare staff are personally interviewed, reference checked and have enhanced Criminal Record Bureau certificates.
Fairytale Nannies
Area: Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Northamptonshire.
Louisa Levitt opened this agency in August 2010. She is a NNEB trained Nanny & has experience as an Au Pair, Nanny, Nursery Nurse, Childminder & Babysitter. Fairytale Nannies aim to provide the highest level of service to both clients & childcarers in providing a perfect match & to ensure the welfare & safety of the children are met. All childcarers are vetted to the highest standard & are never put forward for unsuitable positions. This agency is registered with the Data Protection Act & are proud members of The Association of Nanny Agencies & are recommended by The Good Nanny Guide. This agency can provide advice, help and support with your Nanny's payroll needs, getting childcare vouchers & can introduce you to a reputable payroll company if required. After each placement has been made Louisa is always on the end of the phone to offer aftercare & support.
Gen122 Ltd
Area: Home Counties- Middlesex, London, Kent, Surrey & Essex.
Gen122 Ltd is a London based Au pair Agency established in 2009, with partner agencies overseas. They provide first-class, trustworthy and reliable domestic staff that are screened and vetted for homes and businesses in London and the Home Counties. They aim to take away the everyday worries of parents and give them peace of mind when it comes to recruiting domestic staff. Whether your home or business is large or small, require full-time, part-time or temporary staff, they have a small yet dedicated team. Gen122 Ltd are well-qualified to make your life easier by undertaking the time-consuming and difficult task of securing quality staff. All enquiries for staff are dealt with in a discreet and professional manner to satisfy your individual needs. Every applicant is interviewed thoroughly and all references are checked in detail. After the employment has commenced, this agency keep in touch to ensure that families and candidates are happy with the placement.
Kids Matter East Midlands
Area: Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Milton Keynes, Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire.
Kids Matter owned is by Samantha Kelly a NNEB/A1 Childcare Assessor. Having worked in childcare, teaching & professional recruitment for over 20 yrs she understands the unique & special relationship of employer/employee that only exists when someone takes care of your children. Unlike any other job in the world, there must be a special level of communication, discretion & trust between parents & those caring for their children. With careful screening & interviewing techniques, Kids Matter aim to find out as much as possible about each candidate therefore offering clients a perfect match. This agency; conduct face-to-face interviews, check qualifications & references, check with the Criminal Records Bureau & adhere to the strict REC code of practice. Kids Matter offers a unique flexibility with interviews, consultants offer both evening & weekend appointments to assist those already working or unable to attend an interview during normal office hours. Kids Matter feature in the Good Nanny Agency Guide & are members of the REC.
North London Nannies
Area: North, North West, East and Central London, Hertfordshire and Middlesex.
Judith Ivers a mother of 5 and previously a psychiatric nurse owns this well established agency which opened over 16 years ago. This agency offers a personal and quality service throughout the London area from their premises in Muswell Hill where clients are always welcome. All staff understand and listen to clients and candidates getting to know their requirements, needs and expectations which is so important for the welfare and happiness of children. All candidates are personally interviewed and as members of the REC they adhere to recognised standards and follow their check list for Nanny agencies, they are also a registered body with the CRB. North London Nannies sister company Simply Domestics offers an additional range of household services.
Parents Choice
Area: Hertfordshire and some of Essex
Joanne Binnington started Parents Choice an employment agency and business which helps families find the most suitable childcarer for them. She has worked as a nanny for ten years and is now a mother of two children. With these experiences she fully understands the requirements that are needed from a nanny and as parent what parents require from a nanny. So that family life runs as smoothly as possible, this agencies aim is to introduce a suitable childcarer that can improve the quality of your family life, generating an atmosphere of long-term friendship, trust and respect.
Pumpkins Nanny Agency
Area: Hertfordshire and Essex.
Jane Shabani has 20 years experience of nannying and is now a mother of two children. Claire O’Connell is a qualified nanny with over 10 years nannying and nursery experience, both run this agency. Pumpkins Nanny Agency understands the importance of finding the right person to care for your little ones. They strive to provide the perfect childcare match for each family and nanny. All nannies are either qualified and/or have a minimum of 2 years experience, plus an up to date first aid qualification and an enhanced CRB. As an agency they check references from previous employers as well as original identification documents. Pumpkins Nanny Agency are always available to answer any queries or discuss concerns, even long after employment commences.
Smileys Childcare Agency Essex
Area: Essex.
Experienced nanny and maternity nurse Juliet Hamilton-Smith set up Smiley's Childcare Agency in 1988 to provide good quality childcare. She now has two other franchises, Amanda Jales runs this Essex branch and the other is in the West Midlands. Much of their work comes from repeat business and recommendations, all nannies are interviewed for over an hour and if a nanny would like to take their own child to work they must also attend. Smiley's provide home visits to clients and run a monthly nanny friendship scheme which enables nannies to meet up during working hours. They also offer a babysitting service providing qualified or experienced nannies. All Nannies are Criminal Records Bureau checked and all babysitters carry identification cards with them confirming their personal details and a photograph.
Scotland

For more information on childcare for children with special needs read the factsheet on 'Childcare for Children with Disabilities' from the website Parents At Work

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