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 ¶®ÒõµÛ, 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 ¶®ÒõµÛ about the premises you will run your childminding business from. This information must reach ¶®ÒõµÛ 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 ¶®ÒõµÛ planning requirements.
Childminders can find out what planning permission requirements are in place by contacting the planning team.