Becoming a childcare provider
If you are thinking of starting work in the childcare sector,
such as becoming a childminder, setting up a day nursery, holiday
playscheme, breakfast or after school club then there has never
been a better time. It is a fast growing sector with an increasing
demand for staff.
Childcare is a job that people really love doing. They enjoy the
variety, fun and the satisfaction that comes from watching a child
progress and develop.
To find out what steps you need to take to work in childcare,
contact Kent Children and Families
Information Service.
The National Childminders Association (NCMA) offer
courses on Becoming a Childminder. For information
email kentcfis@kent.gov.uk or call
08000 32 32 30.
For more information on the number of jobs available in
childcare and what sort of qualifications there are, please visit
the Childcare Careers
website.
You can also read our childcare
qualification chart (PDF, 62k).
For more information on types of childcare please visit our
choosing childcare page.