As an Ofsted approved childminder agency, all tiney childminders go through rigorous training and frequent inspections.
tiney childminders focus on learning through play every day, building strong loving relationships in local homely settings.
tiney childminders cater for the unique needs of different families offering flexible, quality assured, local childcare.
Our quality assured tiney childminders are located in homes all across , 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 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 families.
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!
tiney childminder | nurseries | nannies | |
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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 | |
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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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Don’t forget, tiney is an Ofsted Registered Childminder Agency, licensed to train, support and quality assure childminders in undefined. 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
On average childminders in undefined 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.
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.
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 undefined, 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.
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