I want to become a childminder, anyone know what i have to do?

Question

i have a 4 month old son and the cost of childcare if returning to work is ridiculous! how do I become a child minder so i can stay at home and offer affordable to childcare to mum's in my position?

Answer 1

check out the link and good luck :)

http://www.ncma.org.uk/MainWebSite/Conte...

Answer 2

hi i use to work for social services (chidcare,fostering and adoption)you would  have to be registered,and your home has to be "vetted"speak to social services in your area.(child minding is for 3 or more children)or you could try emergency fostering you have a choice of age group and you have a child very short term .........pay is not bad either

Answer 3

First ,call dept of social services in your area and ask if there are classes offered in  how you go about license for family day care ,get the requirements ,find work shops and classes for things you will need to know first aid, food   health and safety and CPR  Good luck

Answer 4

Contact:

Local County Council

Children's Centres

Look in local directories for local Childminding Association

OFSTED (you should register with them)

They should know the proceedure and who to contact in your area.

Ps: Have a look on line at Childminders websites as Childminding is a lot of time, effort and costs money to set up and run! So make sure you are 100% before going for it!

Answer 5

you need to register, just go onto the goverment site(council) and search it through there it'll tell you what you have to do.

I totally agree returning to work is a nightmare and its something im desperate to do but there isnt a plan in place to assist mum's get back in its all forms and paper work and a pain in the ****!

Goodluck

Answer 6

Well in my country if you caring for 6 child its nothing (no registration, no licenses) but more you have to register pay for a license and attend class which is quite beneficial and you receive a certicate.