Startup budget

The costs of setting up as a childminder, in one place. Fill in your own amounts to see a running total.

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Registration and checks

Fees change. Check the current amount on GOV.UK before you budget.

Ofsted registration fee £

DBS check £

Health declaration from your GPYour GP may charge for this. £

school

Prices vary by provider. Compare a few before you budget.

Paediatric first aid £

Safeguarding training £

Childminding course, optionalOptional £

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Prices vary by insurer and level of cover. Get quotes before you budget.

Public liability insurance £

home

Fees change. Check the current ICO registration fee on the ICO website before you budget.

Safety equipment such as stair gates and a fire blanket £

First aid kit £

Toys, books and resources £

ICO registration fee £

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Add anything else you expect to pay for.

Total of ticked items£0

Your budget, optional £

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Ask your local authority or Family Information Service whether any start-up support is available in your area.
Charity shops can be a cheap source of sturdy wooden toys and hardback books. Check second-hand items are clean and safe.
Local parent groups or Freecycle can be a good source of low tables or soft seating.