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What to do if you wish to use a private or self-employed childminder – Application forms

If you wish to use a private childcare scheme, you must complete and submit both an application for a subsidy and an agreement between you and your childminder.

You must submit your application for a subsidy and the agreement no later than 10 working days before, and no earlier than 2 months before, your child’s care is due to begin.

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    IF YOU WISH TO EMPLOY A PRIVATE CHILDMINDER, YOU MUST COMPLETE APPENDIX 1A AND APPENDIX 2A

    IF YOU WISH TO PURCHASE A PLACE WITH A SELF-EMPLOYED CHILDMINDER, YOU MUST COMPLETE APPENDIX 1B AND APPENDIX 2B

    Last updated: 27 February 2026