Kent Nanny Agencies
If you'd like to save time in searching for the best Kent nanny agencies, see the list below (from July 1st 2007). The Good Nanny Agency Guide selects their recommended nanny agencies on the basis of strict child security, ethical, health, safety and nanny welfare standards - all adding up to a very sensible Code of Practise.
Recommended Kent Nanny Agencies
East Green Child Care Services
Hazel Richardson founded the East Green Child Care Service in 1996. Before opening the Agency, Hazel worked as a professional, qualified nanny in a variety of settings. Now as Hazel has her own family, she is able to more fully appreciate the needs of parents and carers alike.
23 Molescroft Way
Tonbridge
Kent, TN9 2QP
Tel: 01732 354354
hazel.eastgreen@btinternet.com
www.eastgreenchildcare.co.uk
Nanny Link
Margaret Cowell first set up Nanny Link in September 1996. Margaret, who once worked as a nanny herself, opened Nanny Link because her frustration with the lack of professionalism and care she experienced from many agencies.
In January 2007, Nanny Link Sevenoaks Ltd was opened by Tracy Phillips, which is a franchise of Nanny Link Ltd. Like Margaret, Tracy is highly experienced in childcare as well. Between the two branches, Nanny Link offers a special, selective service to nannies and parents alike.
Why should Nanny Link be your first choice?
Our offices are run by trained nannies and we are passionate about our business, believing in the professionalism of qualified nannies. We only deal with our local areas in order to ascertain a relationship with parents and nannies alike. We specialise in recruiting nannies for parents. We do not deal with au pairs or childminders.
16 Elwill Way
Istead Rise
Gravesend
Kent, DA13 9JT
Tel: 014 7435 1163
nannylinksevenoaks@hotmail.co.uk
www.nannylink.co.uk
76 Hurst Road
Sidcup
Kent, DA15 9AA
Tel: 020 8300 8988
margaret@nannylink.co.uk
www.nannylink.co.uk
Storm Nanny Agency
Storm Nannies is a new recruitment agency that has been established in addition to our successful recruitment company, Storm Personnel, based in Dorking, Surrey.
Paula West formed Storm Personnel Services Ltd in 1999 with the aim of providing recruiters a quality of service they hadn't come to expect from other recruitment agencies.
Since then, she set up a nanny agency in Kent covering the surrounding areas, where there is a great need for nannies and carers.
Paula, herself, has had nannies working for her for the last eleven years and knows how hard it is to find a suitable person to help bring up children.
Paiwa has been working as a nanny for Paula for the last three years. She gained her BTEC National Diploma in Childhood Studies in 2001 and since then has been involved in a number of nannying positions. She has also worked in schools and nurseries.
Together they believe they have the knowledge and experience to direct families and carers to a happy and successful working relationship.
Our aim is to cut out the hassle involved in finding that perfect person, and in order to do so we:
-Interview all our candidates
-Check authenticity of documentation
-Provide a contract service
-Offer a payroll system through our business
-Complete after-care with all our placements for a period of twelve weeks to discuss any queries that may arise on both sides.
-We will always be available to discuss current and future childcare needs.
-Complete Enhanced CRB Disclosure checks.
-Reference check all candidates.
Mill Street House
Mill Street, Iden Green
Beneden, Kent, TN17 4HJ
Tel: 015 8024 0133
Fax: 015 8024 0133
paiwa@stormpersonnel.com
www.stormpersonnel.com
The Childcare Company
The Childcare Company has over 20 years of expertise in childcare recruitment and has offices covering Central London, Kent, Surrey, Bedfordshire, the Home Counties, the West Midlands and the East Midlands.
In addition to placing nannies and nursery nurses, The Childcare Company specialises in the placement of au pairs and parents' helps from overseas throughout the UK. It has a large, international network of agents recruiting au pairs to the highest standard and with the utmost care.
The Childcare Company is truly a professionally run agency based on genuine family values.
7 Garth Road
Sevenoaks
Kent, TN13 1RT
Tel: 017 3245 1997
maryelder@thechildcarecompany.co.uk
www.thechildcarecompany.co.uk
Tigerlily Childcare
We are a professional childcare recruitment agency with six branches across the South East. We supply nannies, maternity nurses and housekeepers on both a temporary and permanent basis.
All our sole charge nannies are qualified and over 23 years of age and all hold a current CRB and First Aid certificate.
Little Chart, Marlpitt Hill
Edenbridge, Kent
TN8 6HZ
Tel: 01732 862777
kent@tigerlilychildcare.co.uk
www.tigerlilychildcare.co.uk
110 Victoria Road,
Bromley, Kent,
BR2 9PP
Tel: 020 8249 3977
bromley@tigerlilychildcare.co.uk
www.tigerlilychildcare.co.uk
Wealden Nannies
For 20 years, Wealden Nannies have proudly provided a valuable and personal service to parents finding suitable childcare, endeavouring to assist in all manner of situations:
We provide full-time, part-time, temporary, permanent or live-in nannies, maternity nurses, night nannies, mother's helps, doulas and babysitters.
The majority of our business is drawn from the South East. We offer in depth knowledge of Kent and East Sussex. Our nannies are recruited from within these counties and the surrounding areas. Our reputation and recommendations have resulted in inquiries from London, Wiltshire, Geneva, Greece and Germany.
Wealden Nannies aims to build a long standing association with both their clients and nannies. We identify our clients' individual requirements and the staff who would best meet these needs.
To register, nannies are required to attend an interview during which we assess their personalities, evaluate their capabilities and the type of work they would be best suited for. Over time, we assess their growth in confidence and experience, their additional training and take into account changes in personal circumstances.
Nannies are put forward for interview only if they are genuinely interested in a position and are compatible with the client's requirements. We do not believe in wasting either party's valuable time.
We invest in the initial stages of a placement supporting the parents and nannies during the settling period, mediating should problems arise and, if appropriate, and suggesting solutions.
These steps result in parents and staff having strong, long-term working relationships, which will provide a happy and secure environment for children.
2 Fullers Farm Cottages
Lidwells Lane
Goudhurst
Kent, TN17 1ES
Tel: 015 8021 2033
Fax: 015 8021 2033
wealdennannies@tiscali.co.uk
www.wealdennannies.co.uk
Childcare Unlimited
Childcare Unlimited provides a personal, professional and reliable service placing nannies, mother's helps, au pairs and providing evening babysitters.
We pride ourselves in assisting families make the right choice.
We recognize that choosing the best person to look after your child, or children, is one of the most important decisions you have to make. We understand how precious your children are to you so we do our utmost to make sure they are cared for as you would wish.
We don't hope our carers will suit your needs... We go out of out way to ensure they do. We build personal relationships with our clients and carers, always discussing specific childcare requirements in detail. We provide carers who are professional, have excellent references, pleasant personalities and relevant childcare experience.
Our checking procedures will ensure your peace of mind. We carry out thorough reference checks, personally contacting referees to discuss in detail each carers personality, ability and sustainability. Overseas referees are also contacted by telephone to verify a reference. We always obtain proof of identification, qualifications and residence together with a minimum of two written childcare references. Our UK based carers all have Criminal Records Bureau checks whilst our au pairs have police checks from their country of origin.
At the start of your search we offer advice on employing a nanny, mother's help or au pair which includes, among other information, interview techniques, speaking to your potential employee's previous employers, payment of Income Tax and National Insurance Contributions, writing a job description, completing a contract of employment and identifying your additional insurance requirements.
When you have found and employed the right person we offer continued advice and support to you and your carer throughout the term of employment.
We care, you relax.
36 Herbert Road
Bromley
BR2 9SH
Kent
Tel: 020 8466 7658
info@childcareunlimited.co.uk
www.childcareunlimited.co.uk
Harmony at Home
Harmony At Home is a unique childcare agency and consultancy. The focus is on natural parenting and excellence in childcare. We place nannies, maternity nurses, mother's helps, housekeepers, doulas, and childminders all on a permanent, part time and temporary basis. We also offer babysitting and childcare for events and emergency cover.
The agency is run personally by Mrs. Frankie Gray. Frankie is a Norland trained nursery nurse 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 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! Frankie's aim is to provide quality childcare, a personal service and support when required. There is a refund policy for when things don't go to plan and customer comments are always welcome.
Frankie takes great care in ensuring all applicants are vetted and personally interviews all applicants before they are registered. Frankie doesn't register all applicants, especially when she has any doubt about an applicant's abilities or professional conduct. There are strict registration requirements. For a 'sole charge' nanny or maternity nurse / nanny the requirements are:
1. Personal interview with Frankie
2. Childcare qualification at diploma / level 3
3. Up-to date Enhanced CRB Check
4. Two professional referees
5. One personal referee (known for 10 years and not related)
6. 12 hour paediatric First Aid Certificate
7. Nanny insurance
8. Minimum two years experience with children (can be voluntary and in training experience)
9. Registration with the Childcare Approval Scheme
Acorns
7 Oaklands
Ardingly
West Sussex RH17 6UE
Tel: 087 0442 3237
info@harmonyathome.co.uk
www.harmonyathome.co.uk
To apply for free 'Recommendation' in this guide book you will need to show on the application form that you adhere to its child welfare, nanny welfare and professional standards 'Code of Practice'.
The nanny agency application form can be downloaded here and should be posted direct to: The Good Nanny Agency Guide, Editorial & Research, 105A Westbourne Grove, London W2 4UW, UK.
