Why Choose a Childminder?
There are many benefits to choosing a childminder to care for your little ones, some of which are listed below:
- Registered childminders work in their own homes meaning that your children can enjoy real-life learning experiences like cooking, shopping, gardening, mealtimes and outings to the park and library.
- Childminders are self-employed and can be more flexible – a great help if you work shifts or irregular hours or need an extra half an hour here and there.
- Some childminders are registered to provide overnight care and work at weekends.
- Most childminders will pick up and collect children from school or nursery as well as offer care during school holidays.
- Childminders are regularly inspected and are expected to provide high quality childcare. They receive the same core training as other childcare professionals.
- Childminders work in partnership with parents and many become lifelong friends and part of the family.