Information for childminders
We provide support for registered and prospective childminders.
Lewisham is in National lockdown: Stay at home restrictions
All childminders must be registered with Ofsted.
Registering to be a childminder
For information on childminding training email early.years@lewisham.gov.uk.
Training courses
PACEY offer a wide range of training opportunities for childminders.
Other resources
There are drop-in groups for childminders and the children in their care held at many sites around the borough. These provide an opportunity for children to play and make a wider circle of friends. Contact the families information service for more information.
Childminders can join Lewisham toy library where they offer a wide range of toys.