Becoming a Childminder

Registering as a childminder with Ofsted

You will need:

• an enhanced check with barred lists for home based workers from Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) DBS checks for childminders and childcare workers - GOV.UK
• first aid training for the age group you will look after Workplace First Aid Training Courses | St John Ambulance | St John Ambulance
• a health declaration booklet Childcare and children's social care health declaration forms - GOV.UK
• contact details of 2 references
• a certificate of good character from an embassy if you have lived abroad in the past 5 years Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK

Checks on other people in your home

You must tell Ofsted about new adults in your home Childminders: report new people in the setting - GOV.UK where childcare takes place. This applies if they:

• move in
• start working there

This includes a child of yours already living in the home who turns 16. If anyone aged 16 or over lives with you or works in your home regularly, they will need to get an enhanced DBS check with barred lists DBS checks for childminders and childcare workers - GOV.UK They will also need to get a certificate of good character from an embassy if you have lived abroad in the past 5 years Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK

How much it costs

It usually costs £35 to register with Ofsted. Become a childminder or nanny (England): How much it costs - GOV.UK This fee is not refundable.

How long it takes

It usually takes up to 12 weeks to process your application.

Complete registration form online Become a childminder or nanny (England): Register as a childminder - GOV.UK