Childminders
Further information
What age range are the children with a childminder
Children can go to a childminder from a few months old right through until they reach secondary school age.
When childminders are open
Childminders are self-employed and so they decide on their working hours. Most childminders will provide you with childcare between the hours of 8am to 6pm. Some childminders will work early mornings, evenings and weekends as well. You will need to negotiate hours, terms and conditions with the childminder.
What about part-time childcare
Many childminders are happy to provide families with part-time places for children. They often drop children off at school and pick them up after school. Childminders can also take your child to preschool as part of the routine.
Plus points
- your child will be in a home environment
- childminders can support families for years as children grow up
- can offer flexible hours
- as childminders are registered with Ofsted, you may be eligible for help towards your childcare costs through the Working Tax Credit system
Page last updated: 02 April 2024
