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Frequently Asked Questions(Choosing a Childminder)The list below provides answers to the most common questions of parents and carers looking for childminding services.
How do I know my child will be safe and secure?First of all - you know your child best. Look for a childminder that you feel is suitable for your child. Help in making this decision can be found on the Advice on Childminding choice page. Childminders must be registered before they begin to work with children. This means checks are carried out to make sure they are suitable to care for children. People living in the childminders household are also checked to make sure they have not carried out any offence against a child. A check on the childminders home is carried out as well to make sure that it is a safe and suitable environment for children. After a childminder is registered every year an inspection is carried out to make sure the childminder is continuing to provide a safe and suitable service. You have the right to see a childminder's registration certificate and latest inspection report - you just have to ask. It is illegal for an unregistered person to look after children for financial reward for more than two hours per day unless they are a close relative of the child. (any unregistered person who is a close relative of the child is not officially considered a childminder). Read about the National Standards childminders are expected to meet (please note that this is a large pdf file - 253 kb.) Croydon's Children Information Service (CIS) maintains a list of current childminder vacancies, and this is the best place to start looking. How many children can a childminder look after?A single childminder can care for up to six children under the age of eight years old, only three children under the age of five which can include a baby under twelve months. The childminders own children are also taken into account when the number of children they care for is agreed. The number of children the childminder is registered to care for will be on their registration certificate. Croydon's Children Information Service (CIS) maintains a list of current childminder vacancies, and this is the best place to start looking. What are childminder networks?Childminding networks are a group of registered childminders who are trained and supported by a network co-ordinator. They have chosen to develop their skills in a number of areas. Croydon's Childminding Network (CCN) has been approved by the National Childminding Association as a "Children Come First Network". This network has been set up to offer services to children and families that have additional educational, physical or social needs. Some of the Childminders that belong to the network are recognised as education providers for 3 and 4 year olds. Croydon's Children Information Service (CIS) maintains a list of current childminder vacancies, and this is the best place to start looking. What age range of children can childminders look after?Children can go to a childminder from a six weeks old right through until they reach secondary school, although their registration only regulates the care of children aged eight and under Croydon's Children Information Service (CIS) maintains a list of current childminder vacancies, and this is the best place to start looking. When are childminders open?Childminders are self-employed, and so decide upon their own working hours. Most childminders will provide you with childcare between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Some childminders will also work early mornings, evenings and weekends as well. Childminders can offer overnight care, but to do so must meet additional standards. You will need to negotiate hours, terms and conditions with the individual childminder. Croydon's Children Information Service (CIS) maintains a list of current childminder vacancies, and this is the best place to start looking. What about part-time childcare?Many childminders are happy to provide families with part-time places for children. They often drop children off at school and pick them up Childminders can also take your child to a playgroup or pre-school as part of their routine. Croydon's Children Information Service (CIS) maintains a list of current childminder vacancies, and this is the best place to start looking. How much does a childminder cost?Childminders set their own charges themselves, and charges will vary with area and experience. There is no national rate for childminders, but most will charge between £2.50 and £3.50 per child per hour for full-time childcare. Croydon's Children Information Service (CIS) maintains a list of current childminder vacancies, and this is the best place to start looking. How do I find a childminder?Croydon's Children Information Service (CIS) maintains a list of current childminder vacancies, and this is the best place to start looking. Back to Choosing a Childminder 
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