Why choose tiney?
Ofsted approved & quality assured
As an Ofsted approved childminder agency, all tiney childminders in Folkestone and Dover go through rigorous training and frequent inspections.
Education focused & fun
tiney childminders in Folkestone and Dover focus on learning through play every day, building strong loving relationships in local homely settings.
Affordable, safe & convenient
tiney childminders in Folkestone and Dover cater for the unique needs of different families offering flexible, quality assured, local childcare.
Popular tiney childminders in Folkestone and Dover
A childminder in Folkestone and Dover is a brilliant childcare option, thanks to their flexibility, locality and affordability
Our quality assured tiney childminders are located in homes all across Folkestone and Dover, so it’s easy to find a childminder near you. As all childminders are home based, you’re more likely to find them in residential areas unlike some nurseries. Childminders also offer Folkestone and Dover parents smaller adult to child numbers than packed local nurseries, meaning children benefit from the same high quality care, but in family style home from home environments. Plus, unlike a local nursery, childminders can offer wraparound care for school age children and are more likely to be able to meet the specific needs of busy Folkestone and Dover families.
What are my options for childcare in Folkestone and Dover?
Folkestone and Dover parents have 3 main childcare options to choose from - nanny, nursery or childminder. Only childminders and nurseries are regulated forms of childcare - meaning they are inspected by either Ofsted, or an Ofsted approved Childminder Agency (like tiney). Just like nurseries, childminders are trained to deliver the EYFS statutory framework and are regularly inspected to ensure standards are being met. Tiney childminders are also inspected (quality assured) yearly, more frequently than any other childcare type, meaning peace of mind for families that choose to work with them. In terms of location, all childminders operate from their own homes and will look after a small number of local children. Whatever option you choose, the table below will help you find the childcare choice that’s right for you!
How tiney compares to other childcare options in Folkestone and Dover
tiney childminder | nurseries in Folkestone and Dover | nannies in Folkestone and Dover | |
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Fair PricingClear rates for school and unsociable hours | |||
Funded hoursAccess to government funded childcare hours | |||
InspectedFully checked, vetted and inspected at least once a year |
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tiney | nursery | nannies | |
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Fair Pricing | |||
Clear rates for school and unsociable hours | |||
Funded hours | |||
Access to government funded childcare hours | |||
Inspected | |||
Fully checked, vetted and inspected at least once a year | |||
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How do I find and choose a childminder in Folkestone and Dover?
Search
Start by searching the tiney site for childminders in your local area of Folkestone and Dover. It’s completely free to search and you don’t need an account.
Match
On each tiney page you’ll see the approximate location and walking times to local transport links. Once you’ve found a childminder, or childminders, you’re interested in, you can contact them through the tiney site.
Message
Use the 'care requirements' form on the childminders tiney profile page to share your basic requirements such as number of children, hours needed per week and start date.
Meet
Once you’ve submitted your care requirements, your tiney childminder will contact you to discuss care requirements and arrange a time for you to visit their home.
Trusted by tiney - how we help when choosing a childminder
Don’t forget, tiney is an Ofsted Registered Childminder Agency, licensed to train, support and quality assure childminders in Folkestone and Dover. This means that when selecting any tiney childminder you can rest assured they are:
DBS checked and verified
Paediatric First Aid trained
Quality Assured every year
Home verified in person
Fully trained by tiney
GP Health checked
LA Background checked
All household members checked
Common FAQs
Is a childminder cheaper than a nursery?
On average childminders in Folkestone and Dover are cheaper than Nurseries. Rates vary by location and services offered, but in almost every area you’ll find a tiney childminder that offers a great combination of quality and affordability when compared with local nurseries.
Do you need qualifications to be a childminder in the UK?
There's no formal childcare qualification needed to be a childminder in England, but childminders do need other qualifications and checks. As regulated childcare professionals any registered childminder in England must undergo stringent background and safety checks, including any members of their household over the age of 16. At tiney, all our childminders across England are also trained to high standards - meeting our 'trained by tiney' quality bar, enabling them to deliver the EYFS statutory framework and having qualifications in food hygiene, and Paediatric first aid.
What are the benefits of using a childminder?
tiney childminders provide extra benefits to parents over a typical Ofsted registered childminder, with more frequent quality assurance visits, and the benefit of the tiney app for families. In Folkestone and Dover, childminders are also beneficial to families due to their convenient locations across the region, and their flexibility. Many families find that the family style homes of childminders, combined with the smaller blended age groups of children who attend the settings, are important benefits over local nurseries.
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