Frequently asked questions: Working in childcare

Working in childcare questions

• Question: How do I become registered?

• Question: What training do I need?

• Question: Will I need to have a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check?

• Question: Is it expensive to get started?

• Question: How much will I earn?

  Answer:

  It will be up to you to set your fees. Before you decide how much to charge for a placement it is a good idea to do a bit of research to find out what other local childminders and childcare providers charge.

• Question: How many children can I have?

• Question: How often will Ofsted inspect me?