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.
Phone: 0121 303 1888
Available Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Childminder agencies supporting childminders in Birmingham
Childminder agencies currently supporting childminders in Birmingham include:
@Home Childcare
@Home Childcare is an Ofsted-registered childminder agency. It acts as a network for childminders and provides an all-in-one service.
The agency offers a childminder start-up support package and pre-registration training.
It also provides ongoing support and inspection services.
Contact details
Phone: 0115 978 3399
Website: https://www.athomechildcare.co.uk/
View @Home Childcare's Ofsted inspection report.
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: 0204 579 9034
Website: www.tiney.co
View Tiney Ltd's Ofsted inspection report.
Register a food business – agency childminders
You must tell Birmingham City Council about the premises where you will run your childminding business.
This information must reach Birmingham City Council at least 28 days before your business starts. Registration is free.
Register your childminder business.
Planning permission – agency childminders
You usually do not need planning permission if the part of your home used for business does not change the overall character of the property as a dwelling.
However, you may need planning permission if you plan to care for 6 or more children and any of the following apply:
- you want to run the business from a new detached building
- you plan to extend or alter the existing premises
- the business regularly generates visitors, traffic, noise or fumes beyond what is typical for a home
- there is an increase in employees or business hours, for example, 7:00am to 7:00pm
If any of these apply, use our pre-application service for advice.
Page last updated: 5 November 2025
