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What is a Childminder? |
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A Childminder is a man or woman who looks after children in the childminder's own home. Childminders can often be flexible about the hours that they work and can sometimes offer overnight care. They should provide your child with lots of care, fun and learning.
Some Childminders provide before and after school care and can drop off/pick up children from local schools.
Childminders can make the most of local parks, playgrounds, toy libraries, drop-in groups and community centres. Often children have the chance to make good friends with the other children who go to their childminder.
Every childminder is different so look for someone who will suit your family.
Do Childminders have to be registered?Childminders must be registered with OfSTED before they begin to work with children. This means checks are carried out to make sure they are suitable to care for children. People living in the childminders' household are also checked to make sure they have not carried out any offence against a child. A check on the childminder's home is carried out as well to make sure it is safe and suitable for children.
After a childminder is registered, every year an inspection is carried out to make sure the childminder is continuing to provide a safe and suitable service.
You can ask to see a childminder's registration certificate and latest inspection report. It is illegal for an unregistered person to look after children for reward.
Where can I find out about Childminders in my area?
Contact Stockton Childcare Information Service.
How much does a Childminder charge?All Childminders are self-employed and therefore set their own rates. On average you can expect to pay between £2.00 - £4.00 per hour per child.
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