Business Details
17 Years
experience
Trusted Childcare Services in the UK
Established in 2009, Childcare Limited has become the UK's largest childcare platform, connecting families with trusted providers since its inception. With over 3 million members and 60,000 reviews from real parents, we provide a comprehensive online marketplace for childcare solutions. Our platform enables users to search for local childcare providers, compare qualifications and availability, and communicate securely through our messaging system. We offer access to 500+ online training courses and resources for childcare professionals while maintaining rigorous safety protocols for document verification. Our team has developed industry-specific features like Gold Membership benefits and childcare discounts through partnerships. With a TrustScore of 4.8 based on 5,796 reviews, we combine technological innovation with human oversight to ensure quality service delivery.Our platform supports both urban and rural areas across the UK, accommodating diverse childcare needs from babysitting to nursery placements. We continuously update our safety centre resources to protect users from scams and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Our corporate partnerships and employee benefits programs demonstrate our commitment to expanding accessible childcare solutions nationwide.
Services
Babysitters
Childminders
Nannies
Nurseries
Household Help
Maternity Nurses
Private Tutors
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We offer the UK's largest childcare platform with 3 million members
- We provide 60,000 verified parental reviews for informed decision-making
- Our platform features secure messaging without disclosing personal details
- We maintain rigorous document verification processes for all providers
- Our TrustScore of 4.8 reflects consistent service quality across the UK
What people say
Secure website
Wealth of options
Detailed profiles
User-friendly interface
Trusted childcare
Services
Babysitters
Babysitters provide temporary childcare in family homes for special occasions or regular needs. Our platform connects parents with verified babysitters offering flexible hours, including evening and weekend availability. All profiles include parental reviews and qualification details to help informed decision-making.
Childminders
Ofsted-registered childminders offer home-based childcare with structured educational routines. Our listings include detailed profiles showing qualifications, availability, and funding options for children aged 0-8 years across various UK locations.
Nannies
Professional nannies provide full-time or part-time childcare in family homes, including live-in and night nanny options. Our platform features qualified nannies with enhanced DBS checks and specialist experience in newborn care and special needs support.
Nurseries
Registered nurseries offer early education and care for children from 6 weeks to school age. Our listings include Ofsted-rated settings with funding options, qualified staff, and structured learning environments following EYFS guidelines.
Maternity Nurses
Specialist maternity nurses provide postnatal support and newborn care guidance. Our platform connects parents with qualified professionals offering sleep training, breastfeeding support, and routine establishment services for new families.
Questions
How do I find local childcare providers?
Use our postcode search feature to locate verified childcare providers in your area with detailed profiles and availability.
Are all providers DBS checked?
We encourage providers to disclose DBS checks but recommend parents conduct their own verification through official channels.
Can I message providers directly?
Our secure messaging system allows communication without sharing personal contact details until you're ready.
How are providers verified?
Providers can upload documents for validation, though we recommend parents conduct their own reference and identity checks.
What childcare types do you list?
We list babysitters, childminders, nannies, nurseries, maternity nurses, and private tutors across the UK.
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