how to decide

**laura2kidz** · 17-03-2008, 01:58 PM

Hi I am currently registering to become a childminder and I was just wondering how you decide how much you charge, I currently do not any childminders so can's ask them and do not know how much the currant rate in this area is, is there a way of finding this out. Thank you. Laura

**Banana** · 17-03-2008, 02:04 PM

If you go on your local cis website (childrens information service) you will be able to find a list of local chilmiders and what they charge.

Depending on where you are the most comon hourly rate seems to be between £3 and £4

hope that helps

x

Teresa · 17-03-2008, 02:04 PM

i had the same problem when i first registered i went to http://www.*************.gov.uk/ and looked up childminders in my area, some of them tell you thier charges. look at more then one thou because it can vary. i put my fee,s around the middle of what they was charging in my area. hope this helps.

**deeb66** · 17-03-2008, 02:09 PM

As Lana & Teresa have said the best place to chek is your local CIS link.

The other option is to attend a local group and have a chat with the other minders and ask them what is the norm in the area.

Good luck