How many children can a childminder look after?

• Childminders can be registered for up to 6 children under the age of 8.
• Of these 6, only three can be under the age of 5 years and only one of these can be under 1 year.
• If a childminder is caring for older children over the age of 8 years old, Ofsted will take account of this, but these numbers will not be included on their certificate.
• The childminder will, however, need to work within the limits of her/his Public Liability insurance.