Written question asked by Baroness Coffey (Conservative) on Thursday, 18 June 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 July 2026. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern (Labour) on Thursday, 2 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Education.
Childminding
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government how many childminders are (1) licensed, and (2) practising, in England.
- Answer
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As of December 2025, there were 24,900 childminders registered with Ofsted, and a further 1,900 childminders registered with a childminder agency. It is not possible to confirm how many childminders with an active registration are currently practicing.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL1088
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Childminding Licensing
- Contains statistics
- Yes
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- 2026-07-02 11:47:59 +0100
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