Business Details
15 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Nanny Agency in Cambridge | Gingham Kids
Established in 2011, Gingham Kids has built a reputation as a trusted intermediary connecting families with qualified childcare professionals. Our rigorous vetting process ensures all nannies undergo comprehensive DBS checks, reference verification, and first aid certification. We specialise in matching families with nannies suited to their unique requirements, from temporary placements to long-term specialist care for families affected by medical negligence or catastrophic injuries. Our services extend to overseas placements, event childcare, and bespoke training programs for nannies. With a dedicated team including founder Dee Modric and Head of Specialist Recruitment Anna Turner, we provide end-to-end support including contract drafting, payroll management, and ongoing guidance.Our commitment to quality is evidenced by our membership in professional bodies such as Babicm and CMSUK, alongside our ongoing CQC registration process. Through a combination of personal interviews and detailed candidate profiling, we ensure placements align with both practical needs and family dynamics. Our specialist division works closely with case managers and legal professionals to deliver trauma-informed care, maintaining detailed documentation to support rehabilitation processes. This structured approach, combined with our emphasis on continuous professional development for nannies, ensures we maintain industry-leading standards in childcare provision.
Services
Nanny placements
Specialist childcare
Training courses
Overseas recruitment
Payroll support
Event childcare
Maternity nurses
SEN nannies
Temporary positions
Franchise opportunities
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We provide 24/7 personalised childcare recruitment support
- Our nannies undergo rigorous DBS and reference checks
- Specialist placements for families affected by medical negligence
- Comprehensive in-house training including trauma care protocols
- We offer transparent payroll and tax compliance services
What people say
Proactive during search
Great communication
Successful placements
Wealth of knowledge
Highly recommended
Services
Nanny placements
Our rigorous placement process matches families with pre-vetted nannies through comprehensive interviews and background checks. We assess each family's unique requirements including SEN needs, medical conditions, and household dynamics. All candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, reference verification, and first aid certification before introduction to clients.
Specialist childcare
We provide trauma-informed childcare for families affected by catastrophic injuries or medical negligence cases. Our specialist nannies receive additional training in brain injury care and work alongside case managers to support rehabilitation processes with detailed progress documentation.
Training courses
Ofsted-registered training programs enhance professional capabilities in child development, safeguarding protocols, and medical emergency response. Courses are delivered by industry experts covering weaning practices, developmental milestones, and trauma care techniques for both general and specialist childcare contexts.
Overseas recruitment
We facilitate global childcare solutions with strict confidentiality protocols for clients in 12+ countries. Our international placements maintain UK nanny standards through rigorous vetting while accommodating cultural and legal requirements specific to each destination including visa compliance and local regulations.
Payroll support
Comprehensive payroll services ensure tax compliance for nanny employment including PAYE calculations and HMRC submissions. We provide contract templates, national insurance guidance, and ongoing administrative support to simplify employer responsibilities while maintaining full legal compliance.
People
Dee Modric
Founder & Director
Established Gingham Kids in 2011 after career in finance, specialising in trauma-informed childcare placements for medical negligence cases. Holds strategic oversight of agency operations and specialist service development.
Anna Turner
Head of Specialist Recruitment
Leads specialist nanny division with expertise in early childhood care and SEN requirements. Manages placements for families with complex medical and therapeutic needs through collaboration with legal and healthcare professionals.
Rosie
Recruitment Consultant
Experienced recruitment specialist praised for proactive candidate matching and client support. Manages temporary placements and provides tax service guidance while maintaining high client satisfaction ratings across multiple reviews.
Questions
How do you match families with suitable nannies?
We conduct detailed interviews, verify qualifications and references, and consider family dynamics to ensure optimal childcare matches.
Do you provide specialist nannies for medical cases?
Yes, we specialise in placing nannies for families affected by brain/spinal injuries and SEN requirements with trauma-informed care training.
What areas do you cover for placements?
We operate across East Anglia, London, Home Counties, and internationally in locations including Dubai, France, and USA.
Are your nannies DBS checked?
All our nannies undergo enhanced DBS checks and hold current first aid certifications before placement.
Do you offer training for childcare professionals?
We provide Ofsted-registered training courses covering child development, safeguarding, and specialist care requirements.
