Choosing childcare is one of the most important decisions you will ever have to make. Before making a decision on which childcare to choose,
be aware of and explore all the options available.

Why Choose a Childminder?

• Registered Childminders offer flexible home-based childcare in a family environment rather than the more institutional
  environment of a nursery.
  

• They are inspected regularly to ensure they meet or exceed The National Standards and are fully insured.
  

• Small numbers of children with a childminder means each child can receive the individual care and attention that they
  need and children can thrive in a small group usually of two or three children - a ratio that nurseries can not hope to
  achieve.
  

• Parents have the satisfaction of knowing that both they and their child will be forming a relationship with just one carer.  
  Recent research has shown that children benefit from care in a family style environment, where they can bond with a
  regular caregiver.
  

• Brothers and Sisters of all ages can be looked after together.  Childminders can look after children from babies to
  teenagers offering an unrivalled continuity of care.
  

• More flexibility around meal times, sleep times and planned activities. 
  
• Childminders offer greater flexibility because they work at home.  If you have unusual hours, special needs or irregular
  work patterns, childminders are often the best option. Some childminders are registered to provide overnight care,
  although this is not a service that I offer at this moment, but I am in the process of sorting out.