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KiddyKare Staff Solutions supports your childcare needs

KiddyKare Staff Solutions supports your childcare needs

May 19, 2025
happy children running in field in summer

Early Years is a vital sector that touches the lives of families, children, and communities. Finding the right staff for temporary or permanent roles can be a challenge for schools, nurseries, preschools and other childcare providers.

That’s where KiddyKare Staff Solutions step in to help. With our first-hand Early Years expertise and dedication, we provide seamless recruitment services tailored to meet the dynamic needs of the childcare sector.

Supporting temporary work

Flexibility is key in the childcare industry, where staffing needs can shift due to unforeseen circumstances, seasonal demands, or last-minute absences.

KiddyKare specialises in connecting providers with highly qualified and vetted professionals for temporary roles. Whether you need someone for a single day or a few weeks, we ensure you’re never left short-handed.

Our pool of handpicked candidates includes nursery assistants and nursery practitioners who hold a wealth of experience within the early years sector, so are ready to step in and deliver exceptional care whenever needed.

Enabling permanent work

Recruiting permanent staff is a significant investment of time and resources, and KiddyKare understands how important it is to find the perfect match.

We take the stress out of recruitment by identifying permanent candidates who align with your ethos, qualifications, and experience requirements. From initial screenings to interviews and placements, we support you throughout the process. Helping you to build a reliable, passionate and committed team who can grow with your organisation.

Rigorous compliance checks and qualification standards

At KiddyKare, we take pride in upholding the highest standards of safety and professionalism in childcare staffing.

All candidates undergo rigorous compliance checks to ensure they meet legal and regulatory requirements. This includes safer recruitment policies and background checks.

We also guarantee all recruited staff who hold an early year’s qualification will be checked to ensure they are full and relevant, enabling them to deliver care and education that aligns with sector standards. These measures provide peace of mind for childcare providers, knowing their team is both qualified and trustworthy.

Why choose KiddyKare?

KiddyKare Staff Solutions stand out for our professionalism, efficiency and a deep understanding of the childcare industry. Here are just a few reasons why providers trust us:

  • Tailored Solutions: Whether you’re looking for short-term cover or long-term hires, KiddyKare customises our services to suit your needs.
  • Qualified Staff: All candidates are thoroughly vetted, ensuring they meet high standards of competence, relevant certifications and passion for childcare.
  • Time-Saving: With KiddyKare handling recruitment, you can focus on what matters most—providing quality care to children and families.

Whether you’re navigating the challenges of temporary staffing or building a strong, permanent team, KiddyKare is here to support you every step of the way. Our commitment to excellence and understanding of the childcare sector make us a trusted partner for providers across the board.

Enhance your childcare team

If you’re ready to enhance your childcare team, we have the expertise and resources to help you thrive. Let us take the weight off your shoulders and ensure your staff needs are met with care, precision and reliability.

Speak to one of our friendly team to find out how we can help. Call us on 01628 675828 or send us an enquiry.

Posted in Nurseries

The secret recipe for a perfect childcare temp

The secret recipe for a perfect childcare temp

April 14, 2025
Kids exploring in forest with a magnifying glass

When it comes to finding the ideal temporary support to step into a nursery setting, it’s not just about qualifications on paper. It’s about discovering someone who can seamlessly integrate into your team. Who brings with them heart, creativity and the innate ability to engage with young minds in ways that leave a lasting impression.

Creating a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment for children is not an easy task, but with the right mix of qualities and skills, a temporary nursery assistant can become an indispensable part of the team. Join us as we explore the “recipe” for the perfect temporary childcarer – a carefully balanced mix of traits and talents that truly makes all the difference in nurturing young minds.

Ingredients for the perfect childcarer:

  • 1 cup of boundless energy (to keep up with little ones).
  • 2 tablespoons of patience (adjust as required, depending on the day’s events).
  • 1 scoop of creativity (for crafting, storytelling, and imaginative play).
  • A sprinkle of humour (essential for handling the unexpected chaos and ensuring the day is filled with fun).
  • A pinch of organisational skills (because keeping a track of everything is key).
  • A dash of empathy and care (to understand and nurture each child’s unique needs).
  • An ounce of adaptability (for all those curveball moments – some days there can be many!).

Method

  • Mix in your boundless energy with patience until they’re well-balanced and steady.
  • Add in the creativity and humour to bring touches of magic and sparkle to every activity.
  • Sprinkle in organisational skills carefully to maintain structure and order.
  • Carefully fold through empathy and care; these ingredients are the heart of the mix.
  • Stir in adaptability until the blend is smooth and able to handle surprises effortlessly.
  • Serve with warmth, kindness and a smile – it’s sure to be a hit with the little ones and colleagues alike!

Crafting the perfect temporary nursery assistant may seem like a big order, but when the unique blend of enthusiasm, creativity, and care come together the impact can be profound.

By combining these essential traits you’re creating an environment where children can thrive, laugh and learn. Whether it’s for a single day or a few weeks, a great nursery assistant can leave a lasting impression, making every moment count. After all, in a child’s world, even things that are temporary can feel truly magical.

If you’re a nursery looking for temporary childcare solutions speak to one of our team on 01628 675828. We’ve got a large bank of reliable, qualified and experienced childcarers ready to step up and support your team.

Posted in Childcarers, Nurseries

Our amazing KiddyKare team

Our amazing KiddyKare team

August 14, 2023
Kids playing in forest

At KiddyKare we’ve got a fantastic team who are ready to help find the perfect match between childcarers, nurseries and schools.

So you that you can get to know us a little bit better we sat down with each member of staff to find out more about them.

Jen – our KiddyKare Director

Q: What inspired you to work in childcare?

From a young age I enjoyed spending time with children. They brought out my creativity, imagination and offered joy and enjoyment. I decided to train as an NNEB Nursery Nurse and thoroughly enjoyed the placements and course.

Q: What’s your favourite aspect of your job at KiddyKare?

A sense of achievement …

Supporting businesses and candidates in a field I am passionate about and have worked in myself.  I enjoy working with my dedicated KiddyKare team.

Q: Who have been the strongest influences in your life?

My parents are my role models they have nurtured me, guided me, and comforted me.  They have taught a strong work ethic – to aim high, work hard and value your relationships.

My husband is a strong influence he instils positivity, support and above all to be determined to achieve my goals.

Q: What are you most proud of accomplishing?

Raising two adorable boys alongside growing and developing KiddyKare.

Q: Who is your favourite children’s author and why?

Enid Blyton- I love the book The Faraway Tree, it reminds me of when I was a child. I have enjoyed reading it to my children.

Q: Where did you last go on holiday and why did you choose it?

We went to Croyde in Devon, we love the area. We chose it because it is close to the beach and we could spend time in the rock pools, surfing, wave jumping and eating pasties and ice-creams.

Jodi – our Development Manager

Q: What inspired you to work in childcare?

I love looking at the world and being able to explore the world through a child’s eyes, having a chance to provide them with a childhood where they can learn and thrive. Plus, why not have a career where you can have fun every day!

Q: What’s your favourite aspect of your job at KiddyKare?

At KiddyKare I love that my role is completely different to my role in Nursery Management, but I am still able to use my childcare knowledge daily to support the KiddyKare client data base. I can relate to the situation at each individual settings so that I ensure we provide the best support for each individual circumstance.

Q: Who have been the strongest influences in your life?

Without a doubt this would have to be by mum, she has been by my side through everything in life and I know she will still be by my side everyday moving forward.  She taught me everything I know and has shaped me to be the person I am today – a person I am very proud to be.

Q: What are you most proud of accomplishing?

I am proud of being the person I am today, using the experiences and situations I’ve been through to learn and grow as a person.

Q: Who is your favourite children’s author and why?

That’s a hard one, it would have to be Roald Dahl – I remember Roald Dahl books being a big part of my childhood and I love how they have stood the test of time by still being a huge part of children’s literature today.

Q: Where did you last go on holiday and why did you choose it?

The last holiday I went to was Mallorca, I decided on this trip as Spain wasn’t a country that I had explored much, and I had seen lots of people visit. The country looked beautiful in everyone’s pictures with beautiful blue seas, which were even better in person!

Emily – our Compliance Consultant

Q: What inspired you to work in childcare?

The early years are such a crucial time within a child’s life, and I wanted to ensure children had the opportunity to the best care and start possible.

Q: What’s your favourite aspect of your job at KiddyKare?

For me it’s networking! Working in childcare, you come across many different personalities and people within the sector. But even more – it’s recruiting and supporting the industry you encounter!! Speaking to a variety of settings, learning their approach, hearing of their highs, and offering support when needed will always be something I enjoy. With KiddyKare I can do this daily!

Q: Who have been the strongest influences in your life?

My parents without a doubt! They have taught me so much in a life and will forever keep me grounded. From a young child to an adult my parents have taught me how to be strong, independent, and work hard for what you want – this is a skill I have carried through life with me!

Q: What are you most proud of accomplishing?

Overcoming the hurdles that I have faced and use them to my own advantage!

Q: Who is your favourite children’s author and why?

Julia Donaldson – I enjoy the way the rhyming patterns keep the children engaged. My firm favourite will forever be Day Monkey, Night Monkey – the amount of learning opportunities Julia puts into the story in such a short time is a true skill.

Q: Where did you last go on holiday and why did you choose it?

South of France – Eymet to be precise. My parents adore the South of France and every few years I join them on a trip to explore the region – we are already planning our next trip.

Kelly – our Recruitment Resourcer

Q: What inspired you to work in childcare?

Since I was a young child I have always been surrounded by children, helping to look after them and teaching new things like saying my name. Since then, I have always had a passion for looking after children and being a person who loves to join in a child’s playtime but gaining skills as well.

Q: What’s your favourite aspect of your job at KiddyKare?

Talking to clients, relating situations to my own experiences.

Q: Who have been the strongest influences in your life?

My dad – he taught me to carry on with things even if sometimes it might become tough.

Q: What are you most proud of accomplishing?

Becoming a better person for my own self and achieving the small goals for a bigger outcome.

Q: Who is your favourite children’s author and why?

Michael Rosen because of his book – We’re going on a bear hunt.

Q: Where did you last go on holiday and why did you choose it?

I went to Rome in March- I chose it as it has always been on my bucket list to visit. I love learning about history and romance it has, plus the food.

Gemma – our Recruitment Consultant

Q: What inspired you to work in childcare?

I’ve always loved being around children. I like being creative and showing off my fun side to help children fall in love exploring the Arts.

Q: What’s your favourite aspect of your job at KiddyKare?

I really enjoy visiting the local colleges where we talk with the students and give insights to our own childcare background.

Q: Who have been the strongest influences in your life?

The strongest influence in my life is my mum.

Q: What are you most proud of accomplishing?

My proudest accomplishment in my childcare career was winning room leader of the year. This was out of 60 settings owned by the company I worked for.

Q: Who is your favourite children’s author and why?

I am an avid Harry Potter fan so would have to say J. K. Rowling. I love how her stories connect from the first ever book up to the seventh story of the Deathly Hallows. The characters, places, spells, creatures, and story lines are all so unique. I’m a proud member of Hufflepuff and even have two cats named Tonks and Remus!

Q: Where did you last go on holiday and why did you choose it?

The last place I went on holiday to was Bulgaria where I went skiing for the first time. The opportunity came up and so I went with a big group of friends. It was fun to try something new and very different to my usual beach destination holiday.

Posted in Childcarers, Managerial, Nannies, Nurseries

The benefits of temporary childcare recruitment

The benefits of temporary childcare recruitment

April 29, 2022
Temporary Childcarers

Many nurseries we work with find the option of temporary childcare recruitment, is something that suits them much better than the permanent alternative, and with good reason.

Speedy cover

Recruiting temporary cover is faster than finding permanent solutions due to the staff team being on standby for shifts weekly. This means your staffing problems are solved very quickly using this method.

It’s flexible

Our temporary childcare staff are very flexible, which is perfect for covering a range of shift patterns. This helps when covering the opening hours of a nursery setting, the shifts are based within the hours of 7:30-6:30. Meaning you can request shifts of a morning or afternoon, a lunch cover shift, or any other hours in-between. We can then match the staff member to the hours you require or as close as possible.

On going cover while you recruit

The cover you request can be on going, which then requires us to agree this with the staff member in advance. This means we could try to arrange the same staff member but re- arrange the days or hours that would be needed until you fulfil a role. We could also arrange a fixed shift with the same staff member which would then be on going, this is just dependent on the staff available and the different shifts you would need.

A fresh view

Sometimes a setting needs a fresh pair of eyes, someone who has come from the outside and can provide some new ideas. Our temporary childcare staff adore being involved with the team and the children. They are willing and ready to provide ideas for themed activities, general activities or providing support to the team on an area they are trying to improve.

Discover staff never knew you needed

Temporary childcare staffing is a great way to meet a range of different staff, with different experiences and new skill sets. We always find this helps the nursery team meet someone who really is the perfect fit for the role and is a great help to the team.

Try before you buy

As we said above a temporary staff member can come to the setting temporarily but really gel with the team and the setting. So, we find it’s a great way to see how someone works, get a feel for their personality and work ethic. Nurseries can find this a very helpful way to then make someone a permanent member of the team as they already know they work well and fit with the ethos of the setting and the existing team.

If you’re interested in recruiting temporary childcare staff for you nursery, KiddyKare is ideally placed to help.  Please do get in touch with our experienced team of recruiters, who are on hand to answer any questions.

Call us on 01628675828 or email us on team@kiddykare.co.uk

Posted in Nurseries
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