Childcare within your school with tiney community nurseries
Join our waitlist to explore how your school can host a tiney community nursery.
A tiney community nursery at the heart of your school
tiney enables schools to turn unused classrooms or halls into regulated, high-quality childcare spaces. Run by trained tiney childminders and fully supported by tiney as the Ofsted-registered Childminder Agency (CMA), each nursery offers affordable, flexible childcare with minimal effort from the school.
Ofsted approved & quality assured
As an Ofsted approved childminder agency, all tiney childminders go through rigorous training and frequent inspections.
Education focused & fun
tiney childminders focus on learning through play every day, building strong loving relationships in local homely settings.
Affordable, safe & convenient
tiney childminders cater for the unique needs of different families offering flexible, quality assured, local childcare.
For schools
Make the most of your school space
Hosting a tiney community nursery transforms unused space into a vibrant early years setting. The model is cost-neutral for schools and can even generate modest rental income, while providing a valued community service. tiney manages training, registration, insurance and compliance, guiding your school and childminder through all setup requirements. Most spaces need only small adjustments, such as child-height furniture or clear fire exits.
For childminders
Launch your tiney community nursery in a school
tiney helps childminders operate from school premises, managing all registration and compliance steps. Schools can also recruit childminders from within their community, for example, a staff member, parent or alumni, with tiney waiving training fees to get the nursery running quickly.
For families
Quality childcare close to home - and work
Families gain access to high-quality, flexible childcare within their local school. tiney settings are Ofsted-regulated, eligible for funded hours, and offer smaller ratios for more individual care. Parents use the tiney app to make payments, receive daily updates and access wellbeing benefits such as a 24/7 online GP.
tiney community nursery FAQs
What is a tiney community nursery?
A tiney community nursery is a childcare setting operated by a trained tiney childminder from a school space. tiney provides training, oversight and ongoing quality assurance while the school provides the venue.
How does it work in a school?
The school offers the space, and tiney registers and supports the childminder. The nursery runs independently from your school's Ofsted inspection but meets all EYFS and safeguarding standards.
What are the safeguarding responsibilities?
Schools must ensure suitable safeguarding arrangements for external providers, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Each tiney childminder acts as the DSL for their setting and works alongside your school's safeguarding lead.
What are the space and staffing requirements?
tiney checks that each space meets EYFS ratios and size standards. Typically, up to four adults can care for up to six children each, depending on age mix.
Do we need planning permission?
Most schools already have permissions for educational and childcare use. If any changes are needed, tiney guides the process.
What if the space is shared?
Shared use can work as long as safeguarding and access are properly managed. tiney provides clear guidance on secure, supervised arrangements.
What are the costs for the school?
Hosting is cost-neutral. The childminder is self-employed and covers operating costs; the school may receive rental income.
Does the nursery need outdoor space?
Outdoor play is encouraged but not essential. tiney supports childminders to plan daily outdoor activity using shared or nearby areas.
Who provides insurance?
tiney and the registered childminder hold all necessary liability and safeguarding insurance.
How can schools express interest?
Join the tiney waitlist to explore how your school can host a tiney community nursery and bring new childcare options to your community.
Interested?
Join our waitlist and find out how your school can partner with tiney to deliver Ofsted-approved childcare that supports staff, families and the wider community.