Become a childminder
Are you considering becoming
a registered childminder?
Read this page in Welsh/Cymraeg
There are many reasons to consider becoming a registered
childminder. If you would like to have a rewarding career, be your
own boss and run your business from home, then childminding could
be an ideal career for you.
Read some real childminders' stories about becoming a
childminder here.
As a registered childminder you will:
- Offer the children you care for a happy and inspirational
environment.
- See the children that you care for grow and develop.
- Work in your home, choosing the hours you work and the services
you provide.
- Have a career where no two days are the same.
- Care for your own children at the same time if you have a
family.
- Meet other childminders in your area and get to know your local
community.
- Join around 67,000 childminders in England and Wales providing
quality childcare.
Download our leaflet Become a Registered
Childminder (PDF, 208kb) in England and How to
Become a
Registered Childminder in Wales (PDF, 159kb) Dod yn
warchodwr plant cofrestredig (Cymraeg, PDF, 252kb).
Also, why not read about becoming a nanny.
If you're confused as to which childcare register you should be
on, this online tool will help. Find out more at www.whichregister.org.uk/home (external
link).