Nanny versus childminder

[moomin35]

Can someone explain the difference between a nanny and a childminder? Thank you

Nanny is your employee and looks after your child in your home (or other parent's home if nanny sharing)

Childminder is self employed and looks after your child in his/her own home (usually alongside other mindees and/or their own children)

Childminder usually cheaper

Nanny usually more flexible about hours, holidays etc

Oh yes and childminders are all ofsted registered and inspected. Nannies can be ofsted registered but don't have to be and often aren't.

Nannies work from the home of the children. They often care for several children all from the same family, or in a nannyshare from two families.
The nanny works for the parents and does as they tell them. They are an employee.

A childminder provides a service, they are a business and they dictate their terms. You need to fit in with the service provided (some childminders can be very flexible so don't be afraid to ask if terms can be changed slightly but keep in mind the childminder can say no).

Childminders care for children from many families at the same time, so they may collect children of varying ages from school as well as caring for a baby and a toddler.

moomin35 - How old are your children and how many do you have? The more children you have the more a nanny is something to consider as a nanny is a cost per family, not a cost per child. Also consider what you need to be done... if your children need taking to swimming lessons, beavers, brownies, other after-school activities, then a childminder may not be willing to do that as they need to take into account other children in their care. A nanny solely works for you, so only cares for your children so can take them wherever they need to go.

Are you asking from the viewpoint of a parent thinking of using the services of a childminder or hiring a nanny, or are you asking from the viewpoint of being a childcare provider?