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Emergency Childcare

 

Emergency Childminders

 
 

For children aged 3 months up to 12 years

 
 

When you have young children it's not a case of if you have a breakdown in your usual childcare but when.

Leaving your child in safe hands

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 complete our nomination form, and we'll contact them about joining.

Access to 2,500+ registered childminders

We'll help you book a childminder through our nationwide network - ideal for when you need additional childcare due to work commitments.

 

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. Although typically an emergency childminder will be about £7.00 per hour.

Preparing for life's little emergencies

We advise parents who register with us to do a little research, so when you do need to use us you know exactly who your local childminders are.

  • Search for their local childminders (and nurseries)
  • Save favourite childminders for future reference
  • Arrange to visit any childminders they're interested in
  • Suggest other childminders they'd like to join
  • Book a childminder space when it's needed

 
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.

Please visit our nomination form and provide us the details of the provider you wish to join our network, and we will contact them on your behalf.

Getting in touch

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.

If you have a question, please get in touch with our team on support@myfamilycare.co.uk or 0345 241 5306.

We're available 7:00am to 7:00pm, Monday to Friday.

 

 

 

For children aged 3 months up to 12 years

 
Childcare choices


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 emergency 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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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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