Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Childcare Recruitment Solutions in the UK
Tinies Childcare has been a trusted leader in professional childcare recruitment since 1975, operating as the largest network of childcare agencies across the UK. With 26 local branches and over 60,000 vetted childcarers, we specialise in connecting families, nurseries, and businesses with qualified professionals through rigorous safety protocols, including enhanced DBS checks and qualification verification. Our services span permanent and temporary placements, emergency cover, event childcare, and international nanny solutions, supported by partnerships offering insurance, training, and payroll services.We prioritise local expertise through dedicated consultants who understand regional needs, ensuring tailored solutions for parents, childcare providers, and early years establishments. Backed by 49 years of experience and affiliations with organisations like the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC), we maintain industry-leading standards while empowering childcare professionals through continuous development opportunities.
Services
Nanny Recruitment
Nursery Staffing
Event Childcare
Babysitting Services
Childcare Job Placements
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- We have 49 years of experience in professional childcare recruitment.
- Our local consultants provide personalised support and understand regional needs.
- All childcarers undergo enhanced DBS or PVG checks and qualification verification.
- We offer emergency childcare services with rapid response capabilities.
- We partner with leading organisations to provide insurance and training benefits.
Associations and certifications
- REC
- JobsAware
- Care Inspectorate
- Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA)
What people say
Professional and time conscious
Friendly and helpful
Excellent nanny
Successful agency
Dedicated local experts
Services
Nanny Recruitment
We specialise in connecting families with qualified nannies through rigorous vetting processes, including DBS checks and reference validation. Our consultants provide personalised support to match parental needs with professionals skilled in newborn care, after-school supervision, and live-in arrangements. With flexible options for temporary, permanent, and emergency placements, we ensure reliable childcare solutions tailored to family schedules and requirements.
Nursery Staffing
Our nursery staffing solutions supply qualified practitioners to early years providers across the UK, offering temporary cover for absences or permanent recruitment. All candidates hold relevant qualifications from Level 2 to SCQF Level 9, with specialisms in paediatric first aid and SEN support. We provide emergency backup care and flexible placements, ensuring nurseries maintain staffing ratios and quality care standards during peak periods or staff shortages.
Event Childcare
Tinies Childcare delivers bespoke childcare solutions for weddings, corporate events, and festivals through trained event nannies and mobile creches. Our staff engage children in age-appropriate activities while maintaining safety standards, allowing guests to enjoy events uninterrupted. Services include chaperones for older children and tailored packages for private, corporate, or charity events, with equipment and staffing adapted to venue requirements and attendee numbers.
Childcare Job Placements
We connect childcare professionals with job opportunities in nannying, nursery work, and event staffing across England and Scotland. Our local consultants offer career guidance, first aid training support, and access to benefits like discounted insurance and professional development resources. With flexible temporary and permanent roles, we help candidates find positions matching their qualifications, experience, and preferred working arrangements.
Emergency Childcare
Our emergency childcare service provides rapid-response staffing solutions for unexpected family or nursery needs, available at short notice across our operational areas. Whether covering sudden staff absences or last-minute parental commitments, we deploy pre-vetted professionals with verified qualifications and enhanced background checks. This service maintains the same rigorous safety standards as our regular placements while prioritising immediate availability to prevent care disruptions.
Questions
What childcare services does Tinies Childcare offer?
We provide nanny recruitment, nursery staffing, event childcare, babysitting services, and emergency cover across England and Scotland.
How does Tinies Childcare vet childcare professionals?
All candidates undergo enhanced DBS or PVG checks, reference validation, and qualification verification to ensure safety and competence.
Can Tinies Childcare help with urgent childcare needs?
Yes, we offer emergency childcare services with rapid deployment of pre-vetted professionals for unexpected requirements.
Do you provide training for childcare workers?
We offer access to paediatric first aid courses and professional development resources through our partnership programmes.
Are Tinies Childcare' services available nationwide?
Our network covers England and Scotland through 26 local branches, providing both urban and rural childcare solutions.
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