Register as a childminder with Ofsted
To register as a childminder, you can either apply to register with Ofsted or join a childminder agency. For specific support and advice about registering as a childminder in Â鶹ÊÓƵ, contact Children's Services.
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday
9am to 5pm
Telephone: 0121 303 1888
For more information relating to the Ofsted childminder registration process,
Other areas to consider as part of the childminder registration process include the following:
Register a food business – Agency childminders
You must tell Â鶹ÊÓƵ about the premises you will run your childminding business from. This information must reach Â鶹ÊÓƵ 28 days before your business starts running. Registration is free.
Planning permission – Agency childminders
Childminders who decide to register with a childminder agency must also meet Â鶹ÊÓƵ planning requirements.
Childminders can find out what planning permission requirements are in place by contacting the planning team.