From first step to confident childminder, with real support at every stage

Curious about childminding but not sure if it’s for you?
You don’t need to decide anything yet.
Many people simply start by seeing what childminding involves and whether it could work for them.
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Unsure how you would set everything up the right way?
You're still building your own childcare business, but you won’t be working it out on your own. We help you make sense of the early steps so everything feels clearer, more manageable and less like something you could get wrong.
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Real support that continues once you're up and running.
We stay by your side as your service grows. Our team help with the things that can take up time or feel stressful, like sorting out funding, so you have more time for the children and feel more confident running your business each day.
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Build a childcare business you can feel proud of.
Childminding can give you a steady income and the chance to run something of your own that genuinely helps families. With the right support around you, you can grow your business in a way that feels steady and achievable.
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When you feel ready, we're here to help.
Our free guide explains what’s involved. And when you’re ready, we’ll connect you with a real mentor (often a childminder themselves) who can answer your questions honestly and help you take the first step.
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Start Your Own Childminding Business
with @Home Childcare

Childminders do more than care for children, they provide early education, emotional support and a stable presence in children’s lives. It’s a professional role that makes a real difference to local families.

At @Home Childcare, we guide you step by step through becoming a confident, registered childminder. You’ll get expert training, personal support from real mentors, and hands-on help setting up your business the right way.

And once you’re registered, the support doesn’t stop. You’ll run your own service within the @Home Childcare network, with your mentor and a whole team beside you. From marketing and enrolment to funding claims and invoicing, we’ll help with the time-consuming tasks, so you can focus on the children, your families, and having more time to yourself at the end of a busy day.

Your first step, fully supported

All the essential support to begin your childminding journey even if you’re not sure where to start.

Starting something new can feel overwhelming. That’s why our Beginnings package is designed to guide you through every step, from essential training and registration support to practical business advice with real people on hand to help at every point. We help you feel confident and prepared, so when your childcare business launches, you’re ready to go.

What’s included in 'Beginnings'​

We won’t list everything here (that’s in the ebook), but here’s what you can expect:

Expert-led training.
Build your confidence with guided learning that prepares you for delivering the early education curriculum (EYFS), understanding safeguarding and children’s well-being as well as the essentials of running your own childcare business.

Step-by-step support.
Get help with everything from admin and creating policies, to marketing and fee setting. No guesswork, no jargon.

Real people, real guidance.
A dedicated mentor and a success coach supports you throughout. They’ve been where you are, and they’ll be there when you need them.

One-off cost : Just £275

Your Pathway to a thriving childcare business...

Download Your Free Ebook

Get a complete guide to starting your childminding business.

Is Childminding Right for You?

Read the ebook and contact us for friendly advice.

Pathway to Registration Call

Ready to proceed? Book a call to discuss your goals.

Start Pre-Registration Training

Purchase our ‘Beginnings’ package and complete training in 2-3 months.

Become a Registered Childminder and build your childcare business with real support at every step

You’ll run your own business within the @Home Childcare network providing you with ongoing mentor support, an expert team to help with all your admin, enrolment, invoicing and much more!

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