Register as a childminder with a childminder agency
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 Birmingham Contact Children's Services
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday
9:00am to 5:00pm
Phone: 0121 303 1888
Childminder agencies currently supporting childminders in Birmingham include;
@Home Childcare
@Home Childcare is an Ofsted registered childminder agency who act as a network for childminders. The network provides an everything-under-one-roof service. They also provide a childminder start-up support package and pre-registration training.
They also provide on-going support and inspection services.
Contact details
Phone: 0115 978 3399
Website: @Home Childcare website
Ofsted Inspection Report Ofsted | Orange Moon Childcare Community Interest Company t/a @Home Childcare
Tiney Ltd
Tiney is an Ofsted Registered Childminder Agency enabling a new generation of modern childminders. They provide comprehensive pre-registration training and support to those wanting to set up their own childminding business.
If you would like to become a childminder, or are a childminder wanting to join an agency, get in touch for more information:
Contact details
Phone: 020 4579 9034
Website: www.tiney.co
Ofsted Inspection Report Ofsted | tiney
Register a food business – Agency childminders
You must tell Birmingham City Council about the premises you will run your childminding business from. This information must reach Birmingham City Council 28 days before your business starts running. Registration is free. Register your childminder business
Planning permission – Agency childminders
Childminders who decide to register with a childminder agency must also meet Birmingham City Council planning requirements.
Childminders can find out what planning permission requirements are in place by contacting the planning team.
Email: planningandregenerationenquiries@birmingham.gov.uk
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Page last updated: 10 December 2024
