How to setup a childminding business

A childminder is a person who cares for and provides learning opportunities for young children in their own home. They look after children from a few months old to 14 years old. As a general […]

Working with young children can be a highly physical, demanding and even exhausting undertaking for some, but for those who are fit, healthy and enjoy the company of children, it can be a very rewarding […]

As with all businesses there are set up costs to consider, as well as ongoing costs. There are three types when starting up a childminding business: Costs required for registration, costs incurred in preparing your […]

While it is fair to say no two days will ever be the same, a typical childminder’s day could look like the following: This is not a rigid timetable, but a basic routine that can […]

Although the answer to ‘How much do childminders make?’ is highly subjective and very much dependent on: how many children an individual is allowed to look after; as well as how much they charge; which […]

Why you may not be given registered childminder status. The stringent guidelines laid down by Ofsted, means that becoming a childcare provider is not an easy task to undertake. Many checks will be made in […]

Contrary to what the name suggests, professionally registered childminding, should not be mistaken for casual babysitting. It is in its own right, a small business. Therefore, like other businesses, it requires careful planning, preparation, setting […]

While looking after young children can be a rewarding proposition for some, it may not be for everyone. Before entering the childcare profession, there are pitfalls and hurdles to overcome, before the all-clear is given […]

Once you have decided childminding is the business for you, you need to think about the business side of this project and see if it is worth the financial investment you will have to make. […]