- Childminders are home-based childcare providers which may be suitable for you as they work from their own home, they are more flexible.
- They must complete all relevant training, be registered and inspected by Ofsted.
- Childminders will also be able to pick up and drop of your child to and from nursery/school.
- Childminders have to follow the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum for children from 0-5.
- Childminders can provide childcare service before and after school.
How to ensure safety of your child with a childminder
To ensure that your child is with a safe childminder, you can request to see their childminder registration certificate and you can view their OFSTED inspection report online via Find an Ofsted inspection report (www.gov.uk).
Find a childminder
You can search for childminders using the buttons below
Search all registered childminders in Harrow
Or you can customise your search to meet your requirements, with filters for childminders with vacancies, special needs support, school drop-off and pick-ups
Help with costs
Childminders are eligible for the following schemes:
- Free education for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Free education for 2-year-olds
- Help with costs for working parents
- Help with costs for student parents
Find out what support you can get using the Governement's Childcare Calculator
Choosing a childminder
For guidance on choosing the right childminder, see the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years Guidance for Choosing Great Childcare