Understand the journey
See the stages, the September 2026 change guidance, and the kind of preparation ChildmindOS helps you organise before you commit.
Built for aspiring childminders in England
From “where do I start?” to a clear registration plan.
ChildmindOS organises the preparation journey into manageable stages. It shows you what to do next, why it matters, and which documents can wait until later.
Account creation is free. Full workspace access is currently £97 and is activated separately.
My registration planYour next three actions
18%1Choose your registration routeEligibility and routeOpen guide
2Check who needs a DBS checkEligibility and routeOpen guide
3Confirm permission for your homeHome suitabilityOpen guide
Stage 01Eligibility and routeIn progress
A simple path
How it works
You remain in control throughout. ChildmindOS organises and supports your preparation; it does not submit your registration or replace official guidance.
Create and confirm your account
Use an email you can access. Creating the account does not take payment; it simply gives your future workspace a secure home.
Activate full access
When you are ready, activate the £97 workspace through Stripe and answer eight short setup questions. Your phone number is optional.
Follow the next three actions
Work through one clear priority at a time, prepare documents when they become relevant, and download a complete preparation pack whenever you need it.
What you receive
A working preparation system, not another pile of information.
Use only what is relevant to your current stage. Your progress, drafts, and uploaded evidence stay together in one workspace.
An 11-stage England-first registration plan
Three clear priority actions on every dashboard visit
Document templates with optional AI first drafts
Evidence storage and stage-by-stage progress
A September 2026 EYFS and Ofsted change centre
Text, editable Word, print, and PDF-friendly exports
Start without overwhelm