Business Details
22 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Childcare Services in Northamptonshire & Surrounding Areas
Established in 2004 by Susie Barratt, our agency has built a reputation as Northamptonshire's longest-standing nanny service. With branches across Hertfordshire and Essex, we prioritise personalised childcare solutions tailored to each family's unique needs. Our rigorous selection process ensures only thoroughly vetted professionals join our network, including enhanced DBS checks and reference verification. We specialise in matching families with live-in or live-out nannies, mothers' helpers, and emergency childcare providers while maintaining 24/7 availability for client support.Our commitment extends beyond initial placements, offering ongoing guidance and administrative assistance throughout the employment period. The agency's expansion reflects our dedication to maintaining high standards while adapting to evolving childcare requirements across multiple counties.
Services
Full Time Nanny
Mothers Help
Babysitting
Event Childcare
Nanny Payroll Services
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We have 20 years of childcare industry experience and local market knowledge
- Our team conducts thorough interviews and enhanced DBS checks for all candidates
- We provide 24/7 support during evenings and weekends
- We guarantee honest job listings and transparent candidate feedback
- Our aftercare service continues beyond initial placements
Services
Full Time Nanny
We provide dedicated childcare professionals for full-time positions. Our nannies offer comprehensive care in your home environment, supporting children's development through structured routines and activities. All candidates undergo rigorous vetting including enhanced DBS checks and reference verification.
Mothers Help
Our mothers' helpers assist with childcare and household duties. These professionals provide flexible support for busy families, combining child supervision with light domestic tasks. Each candidate has verifiable childcare experience and necessary background checks.
Babysitting
We connect families with qualified babysitters for evening or weekend care. All providers have recent DBS checks and childcare qualifications or substantial experience. Our service includes pre-screening and CV review before booking.
Event Childcare
Professional childcare services for weddings and events. Our qualified staff supervise children in various settings, with options for single nannies or team-based creche services. All child carers have enhanced DBS checks and recent paediatric first aid training.
Nanny Payroll
We recommend payroll services for nanny employment compliance. Our partners handle tax and national insurance calculations, providing HMRC-compliant administration. This service ensures legal compliance while simplifying wage management for employers.
People
Susie Barratt
Founder
With 15 years' childcare experience before founding the agency in 2004, Susie established Northamptonshire's longest-running nanny service. She oversees operations and maintains quality standards across all branches.
Rebecca Smith
Branch Manager
A trusted childcare professional managing Hertfordshire and Essex branches since their establishment. Rebecca brings extensive nursery and agency experience, ensuring consistent service quality across all locations.
Questions
What childcare services do you offer?
We provide full/part-time nannies, mothers' helpers, babysitters, emergency cover and event childcare services across Northamptonshire and surrounding counties.
How do you vet childcare professionals?
All candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, reference verification, ID checks and personal interviews to ensure suitability for childcare roles.
Can you help with Ofsted registration?
Yes, we guide families through Ofsted registration requirements including necessary qualifications, DBS checks and insurance arrangements.
Do you offer 24/7 support?
Our team is available evenings and weekends for urgent childcare matters, with regular communication maintained throughout employment.
What payment options exist for nanny employment?
We recommend payroll services for tax compliance, or direct hourly payments to babysitters at £10 per hour rate.
How quickly can emergency childcare be arranged?
We maintain a database of available professionals and can typically arrange emergency cover within 24 hours of contact.
