How do I become an Ofsted Registered Childminder in Cornwall?

Please see the following document below for more information on how you can become an Ofsted registered childminder in Cornwall.

Becoming an Ofsted Childminder in Cornwall (PDF)

Childminder Enquiries

Childminder Enquiry Form (DOCX)

Current arrangements for childminder support:

 For information about becoming a childminder:

email EYservice@cornwall.gov.uk

For information about funding for new childminders

email nurseryfunding@cornwall.gov.uk 

If you are an existing childminder:

Cornwall Childminder Mentor Programme members should contact their own mentor or any of the mentor team. 

Other childminders should email EYservice@cornwall.gov.uk

Cornwall Childminder Mentor Programme

Would you like a local childminder mentor to answer your queries, keep you up to date with news and create opportunities for you to meet up with other childminders?

In addition to the support from the Early Years Service and Family Information Service (FIS), you can join the Cornwall Childminder Mentor Programme. The programme aims to promote quality and develop the provision of 30 hours funded care in the county.

For more information please follow the link.