The Childminding Shop aims to be a one-stop shop for Childminders, Parents and Childcarers alike. We provide Childminding resources including Arts and Crafts, Toys and Games, Multicultural activities, Safety items and much more. We can help with multicultural resources & toys - essential for diversity in your settings -, Disability Awareness items and any Childminding Resources. We're not just here for Childminders. We sell to Nurseries, Schools, Libraries, Hospitals and any educational environment and can accept Purchase Orders.

About us....

When we first became childminders we just didnt know where to start, there were so many recommendations on what equipment to have, what books and multicultural toys, but where to start??

With so much to choose from and any mistakes being very costly we looked for a source that could offer all the resources we needed in one place but simply couldnt find one!
In 2007 we set up a shop for those items that we found were useful to us and have continued to try and add new quality and good value items.  We are still searching and will keep bringing you the best, the latest, the unusual and the most exciting educational items that we know will work for you.

Most items will have been tried out in our own setting or recommended by other Childminders and we will provide an honest opinion of the products we supply.

We also take ecology and conservation seriously and try where possible to purchase from suppliers who use sustainable materials and good practice.  In addition, we try to recycle* where possible to help the environment and to help keep costs low.

We would be happy to hear from you if you have a suggestion or know of a product you think we should stock, so please feel free to email us with your suggestions to sales@thechildmindingshop.co.uk

Debby and Jo x

How we recycle...

At the moment we try to recycle all packaging that comes our way.  The box your goods come to you in will always be suitable for the item packed.  We use other peoples boxes or packaging most of the time.  We feel this is really important as it keeps costs down (so cheaper prices for you) and is so much better for the environment.

If you would like to tell us your view on this, please feel free to email, all feedback - good or bad is welcome!