Delivering the Service
Flying Tots works as an Agency that provides experienced childcare to parents and single parents whose work involves a variety of shifts. This unique “ad hoc” service provision is exclusive to airline crew, pilots, aviation Industry, career workers and all business professionals. Whether it is long-haul, short-haul, inconsistent days and over nights, part time or full time, we aim to off load your worries and relieve any stress of having to search for childcare for the period of time needed.
Flying Tots understands this, therefore we do our very best to ensure that you receive quality care and attention and will to continue search for your requirements until a suitable nanny/mothers help is allocated to you, or you have requested to terminate the childcare process.
When you complete our registration form, we are able to ascertain all your requirements, calculate your fees and locate a nanny or mother’s help most suited to your needs. Assigning you a Flying Tots nanny may take some time so leave yourself at least 6-8 weeks, prior to registration. Try to be as specific as possible with regards to the hours/days that you require.
Upon registering with Flying Tots, a discussion normally takes place regarding your usual shift work pattern. This includes your specific hours/days required each week. Your placement fees are calculated based on those same specific timings. We are happy to assist you during this part of the service so that we may select the most suitable, flexible Flying Tots nanny.
Selection
Flying Tots will begin the recruitment process of assigning the most suitable nanny or mother’s help for you and your family. Your chosen nanny may be readily available or living close to your area. If this is not the case, an excellent profiling programme gets underway, after which an in-depth interview will take place. We ensure that all the nanny's documents which include childcare certificates, Ofsted registration, first aid, driving licence, proof of residency, passport and references are valid and up-to-date. On successful completion, there will be an opportunity to meet with the nanny prior to your chosen start date.
Nanny Visit
The nanny or mother’s help is appointed to visit your home (should you wish for your child to meet the nanny at this time) where you are able to spend some time together and become acquainted. Childcare documents can be viewed and any future arrangements can be discussed. Any issues known, areas of uncertainty should be ironed out at this stage. When you have chosen and finally arranged for the nanny to start, you then become the employer and will need to decide and agree with the nanny’s pay and terms.
Notification
You must notify Flying Tots of your acceptance or refusal. If you accept, a letter confirming your agreement will be sent to you and the nanny, which must be signed and returned to Flying Tots prior to the nanny’s first assignment day. If you do not wish to be assigned to this particular nanny, we are happy to continue the profiling process for a new nanny, bearing in mind this may take at least six - eight weeks as the nannies are not dormant to the company.
Placement Fees
Flying Tots fee is a "one-off" payment which includes all nanny visits to your home. A special opening discount is offered from the total fee. Only a small administration fee of 10% from your total fee is invoiced to you upon the nanny’s introductory visit. This amount is non-refundable.
Once you are happy and agree to assign the nanny to your family, the remaining balance is required.
Due to the incompatible childcare requirements which Flying Tots families request, charges are calculated individually with days and hours per week in mind. We are happy to personalise this cost effective service for you.