Information for childminders

Contents

• Becoming a childminder
• Support for childminders

Becoming a childminder

Childminders look after children for payment or reward, in a domestic property that is not normally where the child lives. Childminders have the option to register either with Ofsted or with a childminder agency (CMA).

To find out how to register with Ofsted or a CMA, visit the become a childminder or nanny page on GOV.UK

Pre-registration childminder briefing

Cheshire East Early Years team are looking to support you if you are thinking of becoming a childminder in your local area.

We are running regular pre-registration childminder briefing sessions for anyone interested in becoming a childminder, where you can find out about:

• Ofsted and  CMA registration
• required documents and training
• how to apply
• the registration visit

These are usually held from 6pm to 8pm online via Microsoft Teams.

For further information, register interest to attend a pre-registration childminder briefing, and a member of the team will be in touch to discuss the next available briefing date.