All English and Welsh based Emergency Childcare childminders are Ofsted registered and verified members of PACEY/CSSIW. Our Scottish based childminders are verified members of the SCMA and are regulated by the Care Inspectorate (SCSWIS).
The majority of childminders and nurseries you'll find on our website have been used and recommended by individual parents. If there's a local childminder you would like to be able to use that isn't already on our website, please let us know.
Access to childminders nationwide
Childminders registered with us need 1-2 hours' notice, and will accept bookings as short as 4 hours. If in doubt, call our team.
A more cost effective childcare option
Childminders can be a really cost effective option for parents needing last minute childcare. Prices are set by the childminders themselves. Their hourly rates range from £4.00 to £15.00 per hour.
Typically an emergency childminder will be about £7.00 per hour.
Preparing for life's little emergencies
We advise parents who sign up with Emergency Childcare to do a little research, so when you do need to use us you know exactly who your local childminders are.
Our members can:
Search for their local childminders (and nurseries)
Save favourite childminders for future reference
Book a childminder space today, tomorrow or in 3 months.
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Using your preferred childminder
If your favourite childminder isn't already on our website, it’s free and easy for them to register and they can enjoy many benefits.
In our experience, childminders are far more likely to sign up when parents like you introduce them to the Emergency Childcare service.
Choosing childcare is an emotional and complex decision. We pride ourselves on always being on hand to answer any questions or concerns parents may have.
We're available 7:00am to 7:00pm, Monday to Friday.
Childcare choices
Nanny
Childminders care in their own home for children aged 3 months up to 12 years.
The majority of childminders on our website have been used and recommended to our service by individual parents. More about our childminders
Our last minute on call nannies look after newborns up to 16 year olds in your home.
Sourced via our collaboration with the UK's leading nanny agencies, we insist on only the best nannies for our members. More about our nannies
Nursery spaces can be booked for children aged 3 months up to 5 years.
Members have access to over 1,450 Ofsted regulated nurseries. Many nurseries have been recommended to us by parents. More about our nurseries
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Trusted by parents
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Total peace of mind when you have unexpected changes in routine. Totally secure environments for your child."
Book online or over the phone - quickly and easily, with all the stress removed.
Our team is available 7:00am to 7:00pm, Monday to Friday.
We'll start working on bookings made outside these hours first thing the next working day - come rain or shine.
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