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Want to be a childminder?

Are you thinking of becoming a registered childminder? It's a great career, letting you run your own business while caring for your own children at home.

 

NCMA can offer support and information about becoming a childminder. Read more about how to get started.

 

And if you decide that this is the career for you, remember to join NCMA, the professional membership association for registered childminders and nannies.

 

Benefits of NCMA membership include...

  • Information line - NCMA members can get the best advice on new and existing practices in childcare through our dedicated information lines.
  • Who Minds? magazine - lively news and features in this full colour glossy membership magazine, published six times a year and delivered direct to your door. 
  • A voice for childminders at local and national government level, representing the needs and interests of registered childminders and nannies.
  • Sample policies and procedures and loads of essential information for childminders covering all aspects of running a childminding business in a suite of factsheets, all in My NCMA - your secure area of this website.
  • Discounted, tailored public liability insurance for members. Underwritten by Royal and Sun Alliance Insurance PLC, the policy is designed especially for registered childminders.  
  • NCMAsaver - a range of great deals and offers especially for NCMA members. Plus, you can also buy vouchers for high street stores at a discount. Perfect for making your money stretch further.
  • Active volunteer networks - giving you opportunities to get involved with NCMA on many levels and make a difference in your local area.
  • Local support - NCMA has offices and staff all over England and Wales dedicated to supporting members with advice on the issues that affect your area. NCMA also works closely with local authorities to ensure home-based childcare remains high on their agenda.
  • An online shop which offers NCMA members up to 50% off products.

 

Interested? Give us a call on 0845 880 0044 or request a callback.

 

Page last updated: 3/4/2011