Why become an @Home Childcare childminder?

A rewarding new career, shaping children’s lives

Whether you become a home-based childminder or choose to operate in alternative premises, @Home Childcare are here to support you every step of the way.

About our childminder community

When you join @Home Childcare, you become part of an Ofsted-registered, award-winning community of professional childminders. You’re joining a network built on real relationships, with people who’ll support you, check in with you, and help you move forward with confidence.

We don’t just register you and wish you luck. From the very beginning, you’ll have a personal mentor by your side and a team behind you, helping with everything from training and setup to quality assurance, business growth and the necessary, but time consuming work, that comes with childcare funding, invoicing and credit control.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow, you’ll be part of a professional community that values connection, care and real support. You’ll have people to turn to, answers when you need them, and the tools to build a childcare business that works for you and the families you support.

We love what you do

@Home Childcare is a community interest company with a clear social mission: to make childminding more accessible and inclusive for people from all backgrounds.

We know that many caring, capable people are put off by the complexity of getting started. That’s why we keep our training and support affordable and focused on what really helps, so you can move forward with confidence, not confusion.

Whether you’re returning to work or starting something completely new, we’re here to help you build a childcare business that reflects your values and fits your life.

Our commitment to you

We’re here to help you build something that lasts, not just get you through registration.

At @Home Childcare, our commitment is to support you with the training, mentoring and practical help you need to run your childcare service with assurance. From your first day to your first inspection and beyond, we’ll be beside you with real people, clear guidance and the tools to keep things running smoothly.

It’s your business. You’re in control, but you don’t have to do it all alone.

Real People. Real Support.

Full pre-registration training for setting up a successful childcare business in your own home

Step-by-step business planning to help you create a profitable, sustainable new business

Ongoing marketing support to help raise your profile and find parents looking for childcare

A toolkit containing all the essential documents and online software to run your business

A personal mentor to help you provide the highest standards of care and early education

Access to a community of like-minded childminders where you can meet and share ideas

Regular classroom and online training to build your knowledge of child development. We can even offer the opportunity for childminders to go on a trip overseas to explore early years provision in another country!

Ongoing professional development, including funded nationally-recognised qualifications