Childminder

Child care is an industry largely composed of small businesses based at home. Most full-time child care work is taking care of babies and children under five. As a babysitter can also take care of older children in the mornings before school, after school and during school holidays. You will be responsible for providing a warm, caring environment, along with stimulating play and learning activities for children in their care.

As a nanny their duties also include:

• Planning, preparation and serving of meals to children in their care, and for the preparation of baby bottles, food and changing diapers.


• Working closely with parents to share information on the welfare of their children. Working as a nanny will have a major impact on his life in the household, you may need to make changes to your house to make sure it is safe and appropriate. You will also have to work long hours, possibly on weekends or overnight.
  

To be a baby sitter who must have:

• A story of love of children,


• An open mind about the different forms of child rearing,


• Caring for a character, with great patience and a sense of humor,


• Flexibility


• Good communication skills,


• To be open to scrutiny, both personally and in your home,



• An awareness of the health, safety and hygiene,


• Knowledge of child protection issues,


• The ability to keep written records and make simple financial calculations.
  

Surprisingly it is not necessary in the qualifications to work as a nanny. However, in England Ofsted is responsible for the registration and inspection of nannies. To be registered a nanny who must take the following steps:

• Childcarelink contact for details of your local Children's Information Service.


• The Local Authority Children's Information Service and then send you information on child care, we invite you to attend a child care pre-registration information-gathering, and give you an application package.


• Complete and submit your request to Ofsted.


• You'll have to have a home inspection and interview staff to ensure that your house meets the health and safety rules, and you're a suitable person to care for children.


• You'll have to attend a pre-registration training course, including first aid (organized by the municipality or the Children's Information Service).


• The checks will also be made regarding the health and criminal record, you and anyone in your home for more than 16 years of age and anyone who will work with you.
  

Once you've done this, all is well, you will receive a certificate of registration Ofsted, you can request insurance and start work as a nanny.

His earning potential as a nanny depend on the number of children served, and the number of hours you are willing to work. Typically a sitter for full-time job could earn between $ 22,000 and $ 33,000 a year. It is not a business opportunity that will make rich, but if working with children is to enjoy what could be a big deal at home and fits in very well with the care of their own children (if any).