Childminding
About this service
A childminder is someone who looks after other people’s children usually in the childminder's own home. Childminders are self employed, and, most will provide you with childcare between the hours of 8am and 6pm. All childminders are registered with OfSTED and inspected on a regular basis.
The Children’s Information Service at ‘ask’ have a contract with Wiltshire Council to provide free information, support and advice to parents and carers of all children and young people, aged 0-19 in Wiltshire. As part of this service, they are able to provide parents with details of childminders in their local area ‘ask’ operate a lo-call enquiry line: 08457 58 50 72.
The Wiltshire Childminding Support Service operates a Childminding Network and this is currently made up of 90 quality assured childminders who are managed by a team of four Network Co-ordinators. If you are a childminder needing support and advice, please contact the Ascot Court office on 01225 785660.
Payment
Financial arrangements are between the parents and the childminder. The childminder sets their charges themselves, and they can vary from area to area.
Contact Details
Email: earlyyears@wiltshire.gov.uk
Telephone: 01225 785660
Fax: 01225 785699
Postal Address:
Early Years and Childcare
9
Ascot Court
White Horse Business Park
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14
0XA
Related Pages:
- Wiltshire early years partnership (WEYDCP)