A Childminder can offer children more time, attention and interaction as they will only have a small number of children at a time.
A Childminder will mainly work on their own which enables them to get to know each child individually. This also offers a stable setting for each child to settle into.
A Childminder will cater to children’s specific needs. This means that the Childminder will adapt to each child’s age and abilities.
A Childminder is usually available to care for children throughout their childhood starting from a young age right through to when they start secondary school. This again enables consistency and security.
A Childminder is often more flexible than most nurseries. They tend to start earlier in the mornings and finish later in the evenings and may negotiate to suit the parent’s/carer’s needs.
A Childminder will offer care to brothers and sisters together. They will also take children to/from schools/pre-schools/clubs and will attend groups with the children such as ‘Stay and Play’ and toddler groups.
A Childminder setting enables children to play and learn in a homely environment. They will learn through everyday activities such as shopping and gardening and will experience the outdoors and local community.
If a family is eligible, using a registered Childminder means they can claim the childcare element of Working Tax Credit. If a Childminder is ‘Accredited’ then they can offer the government funding to 3 and 4 year old children.
