From first step to confident childminder, with real support at every stage
Becoming a registered childminder can feel overwhelming but it doesn’t have to be. We guide you through every step, from training and paperwork to setting up your business and welcoming your first families.
Step 1: Prepare
This is where your journey begins, and we’re with you from the very start.
From training and paperwork to shaping your business, we guide you through every step of becoming a confident, fully registered childminder.
Early years training that builds real confidence
Live online sessions cover safeguarding, EYFS and health & safety - so you feel ready to care for children professionally from day one
Clear guidance through all the checks and forms
DBS, medical declarations, references and paperwork, we help you complete everything correctly and on time
Training to help you run a successful small business
We show you how to build a service that works for your life, supports your family, and brings lasting financial rewards
A mentor who really gets it
Your personal mentor has been a childminder themselves so they know how it feels to start from scratch, and they’ll guide you with reassurance and real-world advice
Officially registered and ready to start!
Once everything’s in place, we’ll officially register you as a childminder and you’ll be ready to welcome your first families to your childcare business.
By the end of this stage, you’ll be fully registered with @Home Childcare and ready to launch with confidence, and a clear plan.
Want help getting registered? We’ll guide you through every step.
Step 2: Launch
We help you grow your childcare business with expert guidance and practical support when you need it most.
Admin support that gives you breathing space
We help with funding claims, invoices, enrolments and more so you can stay organised and focused on the children.
Regular check-ins with your mentor
Your mentor continues to support you as your service grows, with practical advice, encouragement and a listening ear when you need it.
Marketing and business support that works
We help you attract the right families, set your fees with confidence, and make sure your business stays financially healthy
Quality assurance that builds trust
With ongoing CPD, mentoring and quality visits, we help you build trust with families looking for high-quality, professional childcare.
Step 3: Build
Now it’s time to build on the strong foundations we’ve laid together.
With @Home Childcare’s day-to-day support a constant, you can focus on shaping the future of your childcare business.
We keep you connected and growing with free CPD, expert guidance and a network of childminders who share ideas and encouragement.
This is where many of our childminders take the next step, expanding their service, taking on assistants and increasing both their capacity and rewards. And when you’re ready, we’re here to help you grow again.
We believe in trust, not tie-ins, because when something works, people choose to stay. That’s why, around 18 months in, you’ll have the freedom to decide whether to continue with full support. By then, most childminders know the value of having a professional partner by their side – one that scales with them, takes the pressure off, and helps their business grow with confidence.
Still exploring whether childminding is right for you?
Real People. Real Support.
When you’re building a childcare business, it helps to have people you can turn to, people who understand the journey and are there when it matters.
