Childminding in York

Childminding is a rewarding career and provides the opportunity to contribute to children’s development and learning, run your own business, work from home, develop new skills and qualifications and provide a valuable service for your local community.

Childminders are professionals who work in their own homes to provide care, development and wellbeing for other people's children in a safe environment. These professionals play a key role in supporting and nurturing children's development.

Childminders are required by law to be registered with Ofsted if they offer a childcare service in their own home, for more than two hours per day for children aged under eight years.

Registered childminders are self employed and are responsible for their own tax and National Insurance. They are not "employed" by parents but charge a fee for their services.

A childminder can be male or female. The minimum age is 18 with no upper age limit as long as the physical aspects of the role can be met.

Childminders must complete the first module of the Diploma in Home Based Childcare and hold a pediatric first aid certificate.

A childminder can care for a maximum of six children under eight years of age, including their own children. This is however dependent upon the size of rooms in the registered location.

Find out more about becoming a childminder or book onto an information session.