How the site works for Childminders:

The site is accessible on a membership basis - there is an initial annual charge of £10 for registered childminders. To advertise any vacancies childminders may have a further £10 is required. When you register you will be asked to complete an online form detailing the service you provide and any vacancies you may currently have. These details will be uploaded onto the website but is only accessible by other members (not prospective parents!). Advertising banners will show current vacancies in a general format.

When parents register those childminders with a vacancy will be personally contacted to check if they would like to be considered. Only with this permission will names and details be given to parents directly. It is therefore vitally important that the information childminders give is accurate and up-to-date.

Are you a childminder and would like to advertise your business or have you vacancies to fill? Register now to receive all the benefits of advertising your business on the internet.

How the site works for Parents:

To check the availability of childminders within the area your live or work in an initial registration fee of £10 is required. Parents will be asked to complete an online form detailing their exact requirements. After permission has been received from individual childminders parents will be contacted with details of current vacancies in the vicinity of their work or home for consideration.

Are you a parent looking for quality childcare? Register now to receive details of childminders with vacancies in your area. 

About Childminders

Childminders are self-employed carers based in their own home and must be registered with their local Health and Social Services Trust. The purpose of registration is to protect children, to provide reassurance to parents using childcare and to ensure that the childminding service meets acceptable standards. Annual inspections are carried out the Health and Social Services Trust on a childminder and their home to ensure they are safe. References and health checks are required, as are police checks on all individuals in the household over the age of 10. A childminder is allowed to look after up to 6 children - 3 children under 5 and 3 children over 5, the total number should include their own children.

Childminders are self-employed and set their own rates, usually paid on an hourly basis according to the service they provide and at a rate negotiated with the parent.

Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided, www.childmindingonline.com cannot accept responsibility or liability for any errors which have occurred. It is recommended that you always check details with childminders to ensure their service meets your requirements. Furthermore, www.childmindingonline.com cannot recommend or endorse any of the childminders listed.