As previously mentioned, we've booked The Care Fairies to provide Childcare services at our wedding. We feel that it's important to share some information about the founder and owner, Lucie Worth, and her company for the benefit of the guests attending with children.
If you are considering childcare facilities at your own wedding, make sure you find out plenty of information about the company before you book and give your guests as much information as possible in advance, they'll want to know who's looking after their children!
Care Fairies was set up after recognising the need for imaginative, fun and uncompromising childcare. After repeatedly being asked to help out at events for family and friends, there was an obvious need and a niche in the market for such a service and from there Care Fairies continues to develop and blossom with their reputation. They have now worked at events such as Corporate events, Conferences, Festivals, Children Centres, Parent Workshops, Weddings, Parties, Music studios and Charity events. We asked Lucie a few important questions...
What training and qualifications do you and your staff have?
I have a 10 years experience in Childcare. A BSc honours in Psychology and counselling specialising in modules such as Child development. A level 3 NVQ in Childcare. I have first aid training in the early years and I am qualified to administer the Epipen for allergies. I have undertaken a number of courses over recent years related to Safe Guarding children and working with children with special needs.
All the Fairies have a Criminal records check, first aid training and a variety of childcare related qualifications and vast experience. Some of these include, NVQ level 3 in Childcare, teachers, trainee teachers, teaching assistants and nursery nurse assistants. I personally hand pick all the Care Fairies to ensure they are fully equipped to look after the little guests.
What age range can you cater for?
We look after tiny tots to early teens!
What ratio of Children to Carers do you provide?
We do comply to the ratios set by Ofsted and would never have fewer than a ratio of 1 adult to 3 children, however we do tailor each event to the individual requirements and specific needs of the little guests which means we may have more fairies than they deemed necessary by Ofsted.
How long are you normally present at a wedding and what part of the day do you normally cover?
The duration and time slot completely varies based on the individual needs of each client, some people like to have childcare throughout the ceremony or reception or wedding breakfast or leading into the evening with a Night-time crèche or a simply babysitting service, or all of the above, whatever the needs we can tailor our service to meet the requirements to ensure the day runs smoothly and the little guests have as much fun as the adults.
What Industry Standards do you have to meet to be able to provide your services?
Care fairies comply with all health and safety regulations and do their utmost to ensure that each crèche has a risk assessment and that all matters are dealt with prior to the event. All the staff have all the necessary checks (such as CRB and references) carried out before they work at a Care Fairies event. Care Fairies has comprehensive liability and employer insurance.
Do we need to provide any toys or games?
With one wave of our magic wand, (and hour or so of our time!!!), Care Fairies can flutter their wings and transform any room for any occasion into a fully equipped, safe, stimulating and child friendly event. Our mobile crèche service can be located anywhere.
What kind of entertainment can you provide for the children?
We provide comprehensive childcare age appropriate toys and games, art and crafts, chill out area for the tired guests with books and DVD's, music and dancing, outdoor activities weather permitting, meal supervision if required and chaperone to photos.
Can you theme the entertainment if required?
We tailor each event to the individual requirements so if this means themed entertainment that is what we provide!!
How do you encourage the children to join in rather than staying with their parents?
The environment that we create our Care Fairies crèches is stimulating and fun combined with approachable and experienced staff that are skilled in settling children into the crèche and making them feel comfortable with us. Our main aim is to ensure that the children are safe and happy and have a memorable and enjoyable experience with us which leaves the adults free to have fun with the knowledge that their children are in safe hands
Business aside, what’s your best piece of advice for The Bride & Groom on their Wedding Day?
Enjoy the day, safe in the knowledge all your guests are catered for.
We highly recommend the services of The Care Fairies... get in touch with Lucie for more information or a quote to provide childcare services at your own event!
