What is a childminder?
A registered childminder:
- looks after one or more children under the age of 8 for more than a total of 2 hours a day on domestic premises (normally a childminder's own home for reward)
- is registered & inspected by OFSTED - demonstrating the quality & standards of their care;
- is self employed, runs their own business & provides a service to the families whose children they care for;
- this type of care offers a personalised & flexible service for families.
How do I find out more?
Further information is available in the following Sure Start document:
Thinking about Childminding? (pdf document)
How do I proceed?
If you live in Darlington and would like an information pack then please contact the Children's Information Service on 0800 917 2121 or e-mail cis@darlington.gov.uk for an information pack.
If you live outside of Darlington please visit the Childcarelink website to locate your local Children's Information Service