Childcare information for Parents

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- Whether you are looking for a new nanny, au pair, maternity nurse or babysitter, we can help!

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- Thousands of qualified experienced Childcarers use the Best Bear website. Let them know you are looking for a new Childcarer using our Parents Ad service -

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SHARING CHILDCARE

- Would you love the flexibility of a nanny but can’t afford one? Or maybe you only need a nanny for a few hours or days a week? 

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BEST BEAR NURSERY SURVEY

- We want to find the UK’s Best Nurseries as voted by parents across the country. Tell us what you think of your child's nursery provision here

WHAT'S NEW?

Looking for an environmentally friendly way to keep your children happy this summer?
Find out more about BigGreenSmile.com and enter a draw to win a recycled cardboard rocket for your garden - hours of fun guaranteed!
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Childcare Vouchers - Making childcare affordable!

How to find the childcare your child will love

Finley The Fire Engine - New DVD release
Find out more and win a free copy of 'Finley & Friends' with Best Bear!
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Healthy Cookery Skills Courses
run by Best Bear Expert Christine Bailey
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EMPLOYING CHILDCARE - USEFUL INFORMATION AND RESOURCES

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ARTICLES

Childcare Vouchers - Making childcare affordable!

New Tax Year - New Rates
Essential guide to the new tax year from NannyTax
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Nannies - a question of trust
Information on security checks from Civil & Corporate
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A Heavenly Match
5 Steps for finding the right person for you and your family - by Georgina Walsh from Nannysuccess.com
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Ever thought about a nannyshare?
Nannyshares and part-time nannies are becoming an increasingly popular childcare solution and you can even use childcare vouchers to help pay for your nanny. Click here for more information or to find a nannyshare near you...
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Nannytax.co.uk Nanny Wages Survey 2007
Qualified nannies recognised as affordable childcare option
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Have fun, stay safe
Hygiene tips for the great outdoors from new Best Bear Expert Iain Stewart
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Recruiting Foster Carers in the UK
Across the UK there is an urgent need for around 10,000 more foster carers - find out more here
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Thinking ahead to the holiday season?
Check out some travel tips from Family Travel, the most extensive UK resource on travel with children.
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Trust Your Instincts
Why it is a very important factor when choosing childcare
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Divorce - the long and winding road
Does it have to be the McCartney way?
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Golden Handcuffs
How to keep your nanny
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The Best of Both Worlds
How to juggle work and home life successfully
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