Your Childminder should have:

• A variety of toys, books, and suitable play equipment that show diversity and positive images.
• A positive attitude to all people and treat them as individuals, with equal concern.
• A written agreement for the important decisions about fees, time, and rules.
• A warm and caring approach to welcoming new children.

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Your Childminder will expect you to:

• Talk about any health problems or allergies your child may have.
• Discuss your own views on discipline, cuddles, food, and toilet training.
• Take time to settle your child during the first few visits.
• Collect your child at the agreed time, pay promptly, and be clear about holiday arrangements.

When OFSTED register new Childminders, they check:

• Experience,
• Health Records,
• References,
• For any criminal record, this includes all adults resident in the house over 16 years of age
• The safety of the house and garden.
• When you interview a Childminder you should ask about practical details such as:
• What it costs - the charge may be an hourly, daily, or weekly rate.
• The number of children looked after & The age of other children.
• Views on matters like discipline, cuddles, food, and toilet training.
• Whether or not pets are kept in the house.
• How housework and shopping are organised around the children's needs.
• The types of activities organised for the children