Childminding without registration

[slipperandpjsmum]

I am in the process of becoming a childminder but am not yet registered, however, I have found someone who wants me to look after their children as soon as possible. Is there anyway round this? Don't want to lose the business but as the Mum has got a start date for her job and clearly wants her childcare sorting but I am worried about working without registration. This must have happended to other people. What did you do/what do you think I should do?

What stage are you at? Have you attended a pre briefing session etc? done first aid?

How old is child to be minded and how many hours per day would they need?

Attended pre briefing but not done first aid, although done one previously which has not yet quite expired. Two children one full time aged 2 and before and after school for a 6 year old. Just worried if I say no I may become registered and be waiting ages but also worried about implications!!!

Attended pre briefing but not done first aid, although done one previously which has not yet quite expired. Two children one full time aged 2 and before and after school for a 6 year old. Just worried if I say no I may become registered and be waiting ages but also worried about implications!!!

You can mind them for nothing

Can you nanny for them in their home in the meantime? That doesn't require registration.

If you arent registered you cant get insurance - personally, I wouldnt risk it, and have to say as a parent who is a cm, I wouldn't use a cm who wasnt registered. Agree with Frakk - you could look into nannying in the short term, but that would make you their employee.

But it is a safer option

The other thing to consider is if they will be claiming tax credits, they have to supply your Ofsted registration number to HMRC.

I would consider nanying from their home until you are registered or just waiting - if they are that set on you i am sure that they can wait a little while longer.

So really you are at the beginning of registration, reg can take up to 6mths, sometimes even longer

I now of a minder who took mindees without payment in similar circs, just asked for contribution towards food costs.

Personally I wouldn't do that as you wouldn't be insured etc and ofsted certainly wern't impressed.

I think if you want too Nannying would be your best option until reg comes through.

Agree with atworknotworking. It could be months until your registration is approved. Hard to be clear at what stage you are at... but I will assume for now that you don't have applicant copy of your (and anyone in your family aged 16+) CRB checks yet. Those can take a long time.

You need to also consider that you will need to be around for things - doing your update first aid course, being at home for the Ofsted registration visit (have you had that already?), attending ICP (if not already completed).

It's hard to turn down work but you aren't at a stage where you can offer it, so you have no choice. Apart from providing the care at the child's own home - though then you may not have time to get all the things ready for starting childminding yourself.

We were in this position when my DH started registering to work with me. We had to turn away loads of work while we were waiting for ICP course, First Aid, CRB check, Ofsted visit, etc. He has been working with me for a few months now and his clientelle is gradually picking up, but it was slow at first.

Like the others have said, Nannying may be your only option to start with, but you will need to be home to see the Ofsted Inspector when they come calling (and they will not expect to see you with other people's children).

I too am in this position.. it is so frustrating but I am either turning people away or I am working from their home (nanny).

Everything just seems to take forever

if you do the nannying route then if you do have to meet ofstead at your house you can tell them that you are a nanny and have permission from the parents to bring them to your house for an hour or so as they know that you are in the process of becoming a childminder. as long as you are insured as a nanny then i dont see how they can say anything