The majority of nurseries and childminders you'll find on our website have been used and recommended by individual parents. If there's a local nursery or childminder you would like to be able to use that isn't registered with us, please let us know.
Nurseries booked through Emergency Childcare are regulated by Ofsted (and other appropriate regulatory bodies).
Access to Ofsted-registered nurseries
You can book a nursery place as little as 30 minutes before a nursery opens, assuming there is availability. If in doubt, call us.
Preparing for life's little emergencies
Emergency Childcare members often take the time to research their available options prior to booking.
Our members can:
Search for their local nurseries (and childminders)
Save favourite nurseries for future reference
Book a nursery space, whether today, tomorrow or in 3 months.
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Using your preferred nursery
If your usual nursery isn't already on our website, it's free for them to join and take bookings, and there are many benefits.
We've found in the past that if you've already spoken to them about Emergency Childcare, and let them know you want to use us to book last minute places - they're far more receptive about joining.
Please visit our nomination form and provide us the details of the provider you wish to join our network, and we will contact them on your behalf.
Choosing childcare is an emotional and complex decision. We pride ourselves on always being on hand to answer any questions or concerns parents may have.
We're available 7:00am to 7:00pm, Monday to Friday.
Childcare choices
Nanny
Childminders care in their own home for children aged 3 months up to 12 years.
The majority of childminders on our website have been used and recommended to our service by individual parents. More about our childminders
Our last minute on call nannies look after newborns up to 16 year olds in your home.
Sourced via our collaboration with the UK's leading nanny agencies, we insist on only the best nannies for our members. More about our nannies
Nursery spaces can be booked for children aged 3 months up to 5 years.
Members have access to over 1,450 Ofsted regulated nurseries. Many nurseries have been recommended to us by parents. More about our nurseries
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Trusted by parents
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The nursery I used was of a high standard and all the staff friendly and professional. He ran into the nursery on the second morning so obviously had a good first day! I will be using it again."
Book online or over the phone - quickly and easily, with all the stress removed.
Our team is available 7:00am to 7:00pm, Monday to Friday.
We'll start working on bookings made outside these hours first thing the next working day - come rain or shine.
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