What is homebased child care?

Home child carer's are usually called nannies or au pairs (a nanny from a different country who lives with your family).

Important facts/ things to consider:

• children are looked after in their home
• can be registered with Ofsted
• can care for children of one or two families together, in the home of one of the families
• may be able to work flexible hours
• may be able to take or collect children from early years settings or schools
• can not offer Nursery Education Funded places
• can be found through a Nanny or Au Pair Agency