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Becoming a Childminder in St Helens

Becoming a childminder

Would you like to become a childminder in St Helens?

"I would recommend that if you are caring, like to learn new things, are able to pretend to drink numerous cups of tea, eat lots of pretend meals, have a little bit of an inner child and love to have fun, you have the foundations to start you off on a career in early years" - manager of a St Helens nursery.

Call our Early Years Quality and Inclusion Team on 01744 675397 or 01744 671051 or email our Early Years Quality and Inclusion Team at eyhub@sthelens.gov.uk

 

 

 

Resources to get you started on your journey to becoming a childminder.

New to childminding? Explore the essential information below to start your journey with confidence.

Work as a childminder - Early Years Careers

Become a childminder or nanny (England): Overview - GOV.UK

Early years: childminders - YouTube

Early years foundation stage statutory framework for childminders

Myth busting for childminders (PDF, 3 MB)(opens new window)

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Last modified on 18 August 2025