Access emergency nannies, nurseries and childminders when you still need to work.
Start using Emergency Childcare today - as easy as 1-2-3
The benefits of joining
- Search for local childcare options, save your favourites and arrange to visit them before making any bookings
- Book childcare when you need it: online or over the phone - quickly and easily, with all the stress removed
- Nurseries and childminders need as little as 30 minutes' notice or just 2 hours' notice for emergency nannies
- Our app BUC Booker allows you to make quicker bookings (register first)
Reliable backup childcare
| 320,411 | parents registered with us so far |
| 97.73% | of bookings filled in May 2024 |
| 98,351 | hours of childcare booked in May |
 | Book from 7:30am 5 days a week Our service is available when you need us. |
Trusted by parents...
I really don't know what I would do without this service...
There was no way that I could take the time off work and do not have any family close by who can help."
There was no way that I could take the time off work and do not have any family close by who can help."
This service takes the stress out of finding temporary childcare.
You know that the agencies they use will have suitable and checked candidates."
You know that the agencies they use will have suitable and checked candidates."
Very quick response to a last minute call.
Having telephone contact was an important alternative/addition to the online booking system."
Having telephone contact was an important alternative/addition to the online booking system."
It is a great service which helped me out when my usual childcare was sick.
I had a big meeting to prepare for and couldn't take 2 days off work."
I had a big meeting to prepare for and couldn't take 2 days off work."
I felt that I finally found a backup I can trust to take care of my son, when he cannot go to his usual nursery.
The nanny was very professional and it was reassuring for me."
The nanny was very professional and it was reassuring for me."
for Parents
Emergency Childcare members have the peace of mind of knowing they've already got a backup plan in place, when they need it. Find out how we can help
for Providers
We work with nanny agencies, nurseries and childminders throughout the UK. Would you like to work with us? Find out a little more
for Employers
Emergency Childcare is part of My Family Care's suite of Backup Care services that employers can provide to their staff. More information
The gift that shows you care...
If you know someone who would benefit from emergency childcare cover,
you can now buy a gift membership.
