Food safety for childminders
If you provide food for children in your care, the food hygiene regulations applies to you. This includes all food, from a drink of orange to a full cooked meal.
If you are only storing food prepared by a child's parent or guardian, the food hygiene regulations do not apply.
Inspections
We will only inspect childminders if we receive complaints, or if there has been a case of food poisoning. In these circumstances, we will carry out a normal investigation. We expect you to maintain the same standards of safety as any other food business.
Registering
You don't need to register with us as a food business. You only need to register with Ofsted, who will share any relevant information with us.
More information
Visit the Food Standards Agency website for further information.
Changes to services over Easter: Due to the bank holidays, our Customer Service Centres will be closed on Friday 29 March and Monday 1 April 2024. There are also changes to your bin collections. ×