Childminders

Whether you're just considering becoming a childminder, have been registered for a short while, or have been childminding for years, you'll find all the information, support and inspiration you need here with the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years (PACEY).

Becoming a childminder

If you're thinking about setting out on this rewarding and enjoyable career, start with our information pages which will give you an overview of what you need to do to get registered, plus details of the support that PACEY, the largest professional association for childcarers, can provide.

Become a childminder - all the information you need!

Newly registered childminders

If you've been childminding for only a short while, you'll probably be looking for ideas, support, inspiration and reassurance. PACEY can offer all this and more, and you can benefit from peer-to-peer support by joining PACEY's community of professionals, PACEY Local. There's also information about what to expect during your inspection and business advice to help you make the most of your home-based childcare business.

Established childminders

If you've been childminding for several years you'll probably have lots of experience and inspiration to share with others. PACEY Local is the place to network and share, and you'll also find useful information in our EYFS and advice sections.

Join PACEY for even more

Being part of the UK's largest and best known professional assocation for childminders brings you a host of benefits. Alongside the reassurance of knowing that your protection and support is second to none, PACEY members benefit from public liability insurance at unrivalled rates; money off essential products; and a free vacancy matching service, personalised web page and EYFS and Foundation Phase resources.

Join PACEY today as a childminder with insurance, for the equivalent of just £7.88 per month. There's no better time to show your commitment to your career!