Why choose tiney?
Ofsted approved & quality assured
As an Ofsted approved childminder agency, all tiney childminders in London go through rigorous training and frequent inspections.
Education focused & fun
tiney childminders in London focus on learning through play every day, building strong loving relationships in local homely settings.
Affordable, safe & convenient
tiney childminders in London cater for the unique needs of different families offering flexible, quality assured, local childcare.
Popular tiney childminders in London
A childminder in London is a brilliant childcare option, thanks to their flexibility, locality and affordability
Our quality assured tiney childminders are located in homes all across London, so it’s easy to find a childminder near you. As all childminders are home based, you’re more likely to find them in residential areas unlike some nurseries. Childminders also offer London parents smaller adult to child numbers than packed local nurseries, meaning children benefit from the same high quality care, but in family style home from home environments. Plus, unlike a local nursery, childminders can offer wraparound care for school age children and are more likely to be able to meet the specific needs of busy London families.
What are my options for childcare in London?
London parents have 3 main childcare options to choose from - nanny, nursery or childminder. Only childminders and nurseries are regulated forms of childcare - meaning they are inspected by either Ofsted, or an Ofsted approved Childminder Agency (like tiney). Just like nurseries, childminders are trained to deliver the EYFS statutory framework and are regularly inspected to ensure standards are being met. Tiney childminders are also inspected (quality assured) yearly, more frequently than any other childcare type, meaning peace of mind for families that choose to work with them. In terms of location, all childminders operate from their own homes and will look after a small number of local children. Whatever option you choose, the table below will help you find the childcare choice that’s right for you!
How tiney compares to other childcare options in London
tiney childminder | nurseries in London | nannies in London | |
|---|---|---|---|
Fair PricingClear rates for school and unsociable hours | |||
Funded hoursAccess to government funded childcare hours | |||
InspectedFully checked, vetted and inspected at least once a year |
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tiney | nursery | nannies | |
|---|---|---|---|
Fair Pricing | |||
Clear rates for school and unsociable hours | |||
Funded hours | |||
Access to government funded childcare hours | |||
Inspected | |||
Fully checked, vetted and inspected at least once a year | |||
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What is the cost of a childminder in London?
The average cost of a tiney childminder in London is £80-90 a day, or £8-£10 per hour. tiney childminders can also offer funded childcare hours for eligible parents. Childminders in London tend to be more affordable than local nurseries and offer more contractual flexibility. In different areas the cost between childminders will vary depending on the services they offer, what’s included in the rate and the type of home.
How do I find and choose a childminder in London?
Search
Start by searching the tiney site for childminders in your local area of London. It’s completely free to search and you don’t need an account.
Match
On each tiney page you’ll see the approximate location and walking times to local transport links. Once you’ve found a childminder, or childminders, you’re interested in, you can contact them through the tiney site.
Message
Use the 'care requirements' form on the childminders tiney profile page to share your basic requirements such as number of children, hours needed per week and start date.
Meet
Once you’ve submitted your care requirements, your tiney childminder will contact you to discuss care requirements and arrange a time for you to visit their home.
Trusted by tiney - how we help when choosing a childminder
Don’t forget, tiney is an Ofsted Registered Childminder Agency, licensed to train, support and quality assure childminders in London. This means that when selecting any tiney childminder you can rest assured they are:
DBS checked and verified
Paediatric First Aid trained
Quality Assured every year
Home verified in person
Fully trained by tiney
GP Health checked
LA Background checked
All household members checked
Common FAQs
Is a childminder cheaper than a nursery?
On average childminders in London are cheaper than Nurseries. Rates vary by location and services offered, but in almost every area you’ll find a tiney childminder that offers a great combination of quality and affordability when compared with local nurseries.
Do you need qualifications to be a childminder in the UK?
There's no formal childcare qualification needed to be a childminder in England, but childminders do need other qualifications and checks. As regulated childcare professionals any registered childminder in England must undergo stringent background and safety checks, including any members of their household over the age of 16. At tiney, all our childminders across England are also trained to high standards - meeting our 'trained by tiney' quality bar, enabling them to deliver the EYFS statutory framework and having qualifications in food hygiene, and Paediatric first aid.
What are the benefits of using a childminder?
tiney childminders provide extra benefits to parents over a typical Ofsted registered childminder, with more frequent quality assurance visits, and the benefit of the tiney app for families. In London, childminders are also beneficial to families due to their convenient locations across the region, and their flexibility. Many families find that the family style homes of childminders, combined with the smaller blended age groups of children who attend the settings, are important benefits over local nurseries.
Popular tiney childminders amenities in London
Near public transport in West Ham, London
Comfortable sleeping area in Bellingham, London
Outdoor space in Wandle, London
Reading area in East Ham South, London
Snacks in Woolwich Common, London
Multiple activity areas in Whitewebbs, London
Arts and crafts in West Thurrock and South Stifford, London
Gross motor skills play in West Hendon, London
Lunch in Woodside, London
Supervised eating area in Plumstead & Glyndon, London
Easy parking in Hainault, London
Sensory play in Hainault, London
Neighbourhoods to explore in London
Arsenal
Bethnal Green East
Batchworth
Barnehurst
Bridge
Belmont
Brixton Rush Common
Bellingham
Brockley
Beddington
Bowes
Beckton
Boleyn
Chafford and North Stifford
Cazenove
Coulsdon Town
Camberwell Green
Churchfields
Chadwell
Catford South
Cheam
Clock House
Chislehurst
Camden Square
Chingford Green
Canning Town South
Custom House
Chadwell Heath
Clapham Park
Carterhatch
Charlton Hornfair
Chigwell
Darenth
Downham
East Wickham
Erith
Edgware
Evelyn
Eltham Page
Eltham Park & Progress
Enfield Lock
East Ham South
Eastbrook & Rush Green
Ebbsfleet
Elstree and Borehamwood
Fairfield
Fullwell
Fairlop
Finchley Church End
Figge's Marsh
Grove Park
Gascoigne
Greenwich Creekside
Hoddesdon North
Hackney
Haggerston
Hoxton West
Hainault
Hendon
Hanwell Broadway
Heaton
Headstone
Hatch End
Haverstock
Higham Hill
Hornsey
Heath
Harrow Weald
Havering-atte-Bower
Ilford Town
Jubilee
King's Park
Kenton East
Kidbrooke Park
Lea Bridge
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Loxford
Larkswood
Leyton
Longbridge
Langdon Hills
Mill Hill
Munster
Mottingham
Marshalls & Rise Park
Manor Park
Mildmay
Maryland
Mitcham and Morden
Nunhead & Queen's Road
Newbury
North Acton
North Cheam
Northaw and Cuffley
Old Coulsdon
Orpington
Purley & Woodcote
Peckham Rye
Perry Vale
Plumstead & Glyndon
Pollards Hill
Penge & Cator
Ponders End
Plaistow West & Canning Town East
Queens Park
Queensbury
Rye Lane
Rushey Green
Roehampton
Rush Green & Crowlands
Royal Albert
Rosherville
Stifford Clays
South Chafford
Selsdon Vale & Forestdale
South Croydon
Shirley North
St Giles
Sidcup
Slade Green & Northend
Stonebridge
Streatham Hill East
Stockwell West & Larkhall
Shooters Hill
St Helier West
Stonecot
South Acton
St James
Stratford
St Mary Cray
Swanscombe and Greenhithe
Thamesmead East
Tattenham Corner & Preston
Thamesmead Moorings
Village
West Thurrock and South Stifford
Waltham Cross
Wanstead Park
Wealdstone North
Welsh Harp
West Hendon
Whetstone
Woolwich Dockyard
Woolwich Common
Wallington South
Wimbledon
Wimbledon Town & Dundonald
Wandsworth Common
Westbourne
Woodside
White Hart Lane
West Ham
Whalebone
White City
Wendell Park
Wandle
Whitewebbs
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