Become a childminder - help shape young lives
Your unique perspective matters
Start childminding and use your experiences to help shape young lives
Whether you’re looking for a part-time opportunity or a full-time career, childminding offers a rewarding career with flexibility to work around your family.
It’s also a chance to shape young lives and make a difference to your local community.
And the good news is, we’re here to support you every step of the way. It's a welcoming and inclusive community where diversity is celebrated.
What is a Childminder?
A childminder receives payment for looking after at least one child for more than two hours a day.
You can work at home, in a community hall, or partner with a local school. You could also employ an assistant to help your business expand and grow when the time is right.
No formal qualifications are needed, and we can support you with training and the help you need to succeed.
How about offering wraparound childcare?
As a childminder you can choose to provide wraparound care which runs before and after the school day:
- typically before school from 8am
- and after school until 6pm.
These part time hours could fit well around and grow with your own family life.
As with traditional childminding, you can provide wraparound childcare from your own home or on a school site, or at another local setting like a community centre or a nursery.
When you provide wraparound care, you are eligible for a £600 Wraparound Care Grant to help cover your start-up costs. A fantastic opportunity to start your childminding business. The grant is available to childminders who completed their registration with Ofsted or a childminder agency between 1 September 2024 and 31 March 2026. To apply for the grant, email us at Wraparound Childcare.
How to become a childminder
It's simple:
- register as a childminder with Ofsted or a childminding agency
- decide on the hours that work best for you - with or without wraparound care
- we provide training and support!
Want to know what it is really like? Read the inspiring story from a childminder who has turned this flexible career into a rewarding, family-friendly business.
We're here to help
We offer step-by-step support to help you succeed:
- guidance through the Ofsted registration process
- support to apply for the Wraparound Care Grant
- continuing support when you become a childminder.
Call us on 01323 463026 to find out more or just for an informal chat. Or email us at Childcare Support Team.
We look forward to hearing from you soon!