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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.
Visit GOV.UK for information on becoming a childminder and running your business.
To recover the cost of registering to be a childminder, you can apply for a childminder start-up grant.
Cheshire East Early Years Team want to support you if you are thinking of becoming a childminder. We run regular briefing sessions for anyone interested in becoming a childminder. These are usually held from 6pm to 8pm online via Microsoft Teams, and cover:
For further information, including the next available briefing date, register your interest to attend an online briefing session.
Page last reviewed: 12 September 2024
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