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.

Support for existing childminders