Do I need to be owner of my house to become a childminder ?

[Summerfruit]

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no i rent from the council but you have to ask pernission from either council or your landlord.

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hi i have been a cm for 3 years now i was registered within 4 weeks i used to do it at my parents house they never asked any questions if it was my house or rented ect.i have now got my own house and love it.

renting is ffine and you can claim for a percentage of your rent (25% i think).
contact your local council and ask for the "childrens information services".
sometimes you can be eligble for a startup grant and they will give you all the training required.
good luck in your venture and be patient it doesn't happen over night.

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its not hard more time consuming policies checks etc

been registered 6 weeksand ive no kids yet

Just check your lease that you are allowed to run a business from your property.

natmat be patient it takes time join up with a network as they pass work around between them. i now have 7 children on my books mainly b4 and after school i registered in 2004 buthave had to turn loads away due to the hours that some want or wanting school pick ups i can't physically do.people also look for established childminders.
consentrate on you policys and portfolio to get the best ofsted grade you can this helps to impress parents and when you have got it shout it from the rooftops.