As a mum of three I’m all too aware just how difficult it is to find suitable childcare that suits not only your child but you too. If you’re leaving your child with someone who is essentially a stranger, you want to have the assurance you’ve made the right decision.
Childcare.co.uk is the ultimate resource when it comes to looking for childcare. They provide an award winning website with over 2 million users. From nurseries and childminders to babysitters and private tutors, Childcare.co.uk provides everything you need to make an informed decision.
Why Use Childcare.co.uk?
The website itself is so simple to use. Each childcare option is displayed at the top of the page and you simply select which one you are interested in, be it a babysitter, childminder, nursery or one of the many other options. You can then enter your postcode and decide how far you are willing to travel. The search results then show what options are available that meet your requirements.
Rather than just a list of options, there’s plenty of information on each choice when you click to see more information. If you search for nurseries in the area, you can click on of the search results and find out more about your potential choice. There are 15 nurseries in my local area and I could narrow this down depending on my requirements. The site shows what availability the nursery has, for example, they may be able to accommodate mornings but not afternoons. This enables you to see at a glance whether the selection would meet your needs. It also tells you when the information was last updated so you know whether you need to check whether anything has changed.
You can also find information on fees and whether they accommodate free hours for two and three year olds. You can see how they describe themselves, what they offer and even see reviews from other users. There’s also the option to contact the nursery with a click of a button which will send your message directly to the nursery.
Now my children are of school age, I found the school section really helpful. It provides information on what schools in the area offer before and after school clubs.
There are lots of articles full of helpful tips on the website. There’s information on how a childminder and a nanny compare, and what to look out for when choosing a nursery.
Would I Recommend Childcare.co.uk?
I absolutely would recommend Childcare.co.uk to anyone looking for childcare in their area. It can be an overwhelming decision and I remember with my eldest, just not knowing where to start. It’s so handy to have all the information you need in one place and to be aware of all the childcare options in your local area.
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Omg, this is a really good website. I’m surprised I have never come across something like this, I have colleagues that I could pass this onto.
Childcare UK is great, I used it when my daughter was younger. It really helps you save time, as you can narrow down the searches based on your needs. Saves phoning and messaging around for 15 different places until you find the right ones.
I don’t have children myself but I often hear friends complaining about finding childcare. I will recommend this site to them next time!
I can remember looking for a nursery for my children, so many phone calls and messages back and forth only to find that they didn’t have the availability that I needed. This sounds like it takes the stress out of that for parents.
This website looks like a great way to find childcare. We are in need of a babysitter so will take a look at childcare to see if we can find one.
This sounds like such a fab website! I love just how much information you can get from the website about each provider and it sounds perfect for families like ours as we have no family to care for our children if we ever wanted a rare night out! Will definitely check it out!
I used this when I was a childminder and it was a great tool. It meant that people could what hours I was available which is really helpful
My Mum has been on childcare uk for years as a Night Nanny and Maternity Nurse and she loves all the details you can share as a childcare provider. I would definitely use the site if I was looking for childcare.
I’ve used this site several times in the past and it’s such a handy tool.