Local-Childcare

For childminders

Grow your childcare business with confidence

Create a professional profile, connect with local families and bring the everyday running of your setting into one calm, organised workspace.

Already listed? Find and claim your profile.

Not listed yet? Create your profile for free.

Childminder helping two young children with a creative activity in a bright home setting
Be discoveredby local families
Manage enquirieswith ease
Run your settingin one place

ALREADY LISTED?

Your profile may already be listed

We’ve added childminder profiles from trusted public childcare records. Find yours and take control in just a few minutes.

Free to claim • Takes a few minutes

Claim your profile to

Get discovered

Appear in local searches and reach more families.

Show availability

Keep your spaces and schedule up to date.

Receive enquiries

Let interested parents contact you directly.

How it works

A simple journey to a bigger future

01

Find or create your profile

Search for your existing listing or create a new one.

02

Build your profile

Add your details, photos, fees and availability.

03

Receive enquiries

Parents can get in touch through the platform.

04

Welcome families

Connect, arrange visits and grow your business.

Enhanced tier

Stand out and reach more local families

Elevate your childminding presence with boosted search ranking, a rich 20-photo gallery, direct messaging, and visitor insights.

Explore Enhanced

Featured search visibility

Appear at the top of local parent searches with a highlighted profile badge.

Included with Enhanced

Up to 20 gallery photos

Showcase your playroom, garden, sensory activities, and daily routine in high resolution.

Included with Enhanced

Direct parent messaging

Chat securely with interested parents, arrange setting visits, and share availability.

Included with Enhanced

Profile analytics & insights

Track profile views, enquiry volume, and understand what local parents are looking for.

Included with Enhanced

Business Hub

One place to run your childcare business

Save time, stay organised and focus on what you do best. Business Hub brings the everyday running of your setting together in one calm, reliable workspace.

Explore Business Hub
LOCAL-CHILDCARE

CHILDMINDER DASHBOARD

Welcome back

A clear view of your setting today.

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New enquiries

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Active families

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Upcoming visits

Recent enquiries

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Family enquiryNew enquiry
Family enquiryVisit arranged
Family enquiryChildcare agreed

Pricing

Choose how far you want to go

Simple, transparent pricing to help you get discovered, grow your setting, and manage your childcare business with confidence.

Free

Get discovered

£0No monthly fee
  • Public childminder profile
  • Availability & schedule display
  • 1 parent enquiry per month
  • Family connections & invites
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Enhanced

Grow your business

£9.99/month
  • Everything in Free
  • Featured search visibility
  • Up to 20 gallery photos
  • Unlimited parent enquiries
  • Direct parent messaging
  • Profile analytics & insights
All-in-one

Business Hub

Run your business

£22.99/month
  • Everything in Enhanced
  • Family management workspace
  • Digital contracts & e-signatures
  • Policies & document sharing
  • Daily diary & photo feed
  • EYFS observations & compliance

Questions, answered

Childminder FAQ

Is it free to list my childminding business?

Yes. You can claim or create a profile for free. The Free plan includes a public profile, availability display and 1 parent enquiry each month.

I’m already listed — what do I do?

Use Find my listing to locate your imported profile and submit a claim. Once approved, you can complete and manage it from your dashboard.

How do parents contact me?

Parents send an enquiry through your public profile. You can review it and update its status from your childminder dashboard.

How do I update my availability?

Open your profile editor from the childminder dashboard, update your days and spaces, then save or publish your changes.

What’s included in Enhanced?

Enhanced is £9.99/month and includes featured search placement, up to 20 gallery photos, unlimited enquiries, direct parent messaging, and profile analytics.

What’s included in Business Hub?

Business Hub is £22.99/month and includes all Enhanced features plus family management, digital contracts, setting policies, daily diary updates, and compliance tools.

Can I change or cancel my subscription?

Yes. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time from your childminder dashboard settings with straightforward, no-fuss controls.