Childminders
Guidance on how to become a childminder and support for existing childminders.
Become a childminder
Working as a childminder can be a rewarding and flexible career, helping to give children the best start in life.
Childminding offers fantastic career opportunities - from supporting children’s learning and development, building and managing your own business, working alongside other childcare professionals in your area, and typically working from home. You could also care for your own children at the same time, if you have a family.
The steps below provide information and guidance on how to set up a childminding business.
Become a childminder
An overview of the types of childminder registrations available and how to register to become a childminder.
Business planning as a new childminder
When considering becoming a childminder it is important to consider the steps required to run a successful childminding business.
Practice support for new childminders
Practice, policies and procedures you must implement within your setting.