Translate page

Starting a career in childcare

Be part of something big!

Working with small children is a big deal. It’s a job that makes a difference by helping to give children the best start in life

Work as a childminder (Opens in New Window)

Work in a nursery (Opens in New Window)

Work in a pre-school or nursery school (Opens in New Window)

Work in before and after school clubs (Opens in New Window)

More help...

If you need support with any questions or guidance about starting a career in early years education, there's help available. Whether you’re just beginning to explore your options or you’re ready to take the next step, get in touch with the early years careers support team.  

Call 0808 178 7880 - lines are open Monday to Friday, between 9:00am to 5:30pm, excluding bank holidays. You can also get in touch by emailing earlyyears.careers@education.gov.uk

Setting up a new nursery or pre-school

If you are thinking of opening your own day nursery or preschool in Hounslow, the Early Years Advisory team are on hand to offer support! Here's what to do:
1) Read the setting up a new provision guidance
3) Email the early years advisory team if you have any more questions or want to arrange a call back to discuss your plans for operating childcare in the London Borough of Hounslow

After registration - ongoing support (Opens in New Window)

Once you are an Ofsted registered childcare provider operating within the London Borough of Hounslow, various teams within early years and childcare will reach out you to with the support and training on offer to you. You can also access a range of guidance and document templates from here.