Information for Childminding
Childminding
A Childminder, single-handedly takes care of pre-school children (children under 6 years of age and not yet in primary school), including the childminder’s own children, in the childminder’s home. A childminder can provide for a maximum of 5 children at any one time, including their own children under the age of 6 or not yet in primary school.
A Guide to Becoming a Childminder
This document has been developed by the Childminding Development Officer Team, September
2020.
Guidance during COVID-19
Guidance for childminders on the First Five website has been updated.
Lots of free resources available including:
- Childminding guidelines during Covid 19
- Childminding risk assessment template
- Infection control policy for Childminders
- Childminding Covid 19 contract with parents
And so much more, follow this link to download your own copies: