Become a childminder or nanny (England)
How much it costs
You need to pay an annual registration fee to Ofsted. You鈥檒l also have to pay for things like Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, training and insurance.
If you register with an agency instead, you鈥檒l need to discuss these costs directly with them.
Registration fee
You鈥檒l have to pay the registration fee each year.
| Cost for childminders | Cost for nannies | |
|---|---|---|
| Childminders - caring only for children aged 5 or under | 拢35 | Not applicable |
| Childminders - caring only for children aged 5 or older | 拢103 | Not applicable |
| Childminders - caring for children of all ages | 拢35 | Not applicable |
| Register as a nanny | Not applicable | 拢103 |
DBS checks and health checks
| Cost for childminders | Cost for nannies | |
|---|---|---|
| Your DBS check | 拢49.50 | 拢49.50 |
| Checks for adults in your home | 拢49.50 each | Not applicable |
| Criminal DBS update service (recommended) | 拢16/测别补谤 | 拢16/测别补谤 |
| GP to fill in and sign health declaration booklet | 拢90 (approximately) | Not applicable |
Training
| Cost for childminders | Cost for nannies | |
|---|---|---|
| First aid course to cover the age groups you look after | 拢60 to 拢200 (approximately) | 拢60 to 拢200 (approximately) |
| Childcare training on the type of care you will provide - ask your council | Not required | 拢60 to 拢200 (approximately) |
Other costs
Public liability insurance costs approximately between 拢25 and 拢100.
It costs 拢40 to to keep digital records of children (childminders only).