The List of childminder agencies provides contact information forchildminder agencies (CMAs)that are open for applications
CMAsregister childminders and providers of childcare on domestic premises. CMAs help with training, business support, advice and finding parents who wish to use their services.CMAsmay also cover some of the upfront costs involved in becoming registered.
Childminders and providers of childcare on domestic premises provide childcare to children outside of the childs home. They can choose to register with either aCMAorOfsted.
Published 7 September 2021 Last updated 11 February 2025 +show all updates
Contact for 'Unique Support Early Years Agency' updated.
Updated to reflect changes introduced with new childminder flexibilities.
Removed City Childcare from the list of childminder agencies, as it is no longer operational.
We have added Unique Support Early Years Agency to the list.
Updated the website details of City Childcare.
'List of childminder agencies' updated.
Added a link to the list of childminder agencies (CMAs). Added a reference to the possibility that a CMA could cover the pre-registration costs of childminders and providers of childcare on domestic premises. Updated the name of a CMA in the list of CMAs.
