We judge ourselves by the feedback we receive from you
"It is the peace of mind that matters most. If I have an important day at work and my daughter's current childcare arrangement falls through, I know that I can rely on Emergency Childcare."
"All parents have had to deal with a sick nanny, closed nursery for inset day or otherwise engaged relatives. Emergency Childcare is a great service that all parents should have."
Claire booked a nursery
"Having the ability to book an emergency nursery place when all other options have failed brings great comfort to a normally stressful situation. Being able to make work commitments is crucial, this facility is invaluable in making that happen."
Jonathan booked a nursery
"This service is invaluable and I have used it many times. It makes my life at work and home alot easier when I know I can cover holidays and those emergencies which inevitably crop up. I don't know what I would do without this service."
Ceri booked a nursery
"The booking process is simple and stress-free, details of my child were communicated to the nursery effectively, and the quality of care that he received was first class."
Fiona booked a nursery
"It's an easy, hassle free way to provide emergency childcare as little as 30 mins before required. The booking experience was seamless, and something I would definitely use again in an emergency in the future."
Jill booked a nursery
"I would recommend this service as it is very helpful to have back up for when normal childcare provisions are unavailable. The staff are very helpful and you have the opportunity to look nurseries up and request ones you are familiar with."
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
We're here to help
Book online or over the phone - quickly and easily, with all the stress removed.
Our team is available 7:30am 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.
Wondering what you can expect from an emergency nanny? How to payroll your nanny? Or...?
Visit our FAQs for all you need to know about membership, bookings and your service. Frequently Asked Questions
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