Do you need help with setting up as a childminder or childcare business?

It's vital that new childcare providers in Barnsley are able to start their business on a strong foundation of best practice. They also need to understand the issues to long term success.

Demand for childcare and a high quality business go hand in hand. As well as ensuring continuity of care, and childcare being a sustainable business for yourself with affordable fees for families, it:

• improves the outcomes for children
• narrows the gap in attainment
• helps prepare children for school
• is inclusive and flexible to meet family needs

Staff employed in nurseries, playgroups, out-of-school clubs and self-employed childminders need to have confidence that the childcare service they work for will continue. For parents it's key that they can make a reliable choice of childcare provider so they're confident they'll be able to have a good work/life balance.

Find out more about becoming a childminder or setting up a new childcare setting.