New rules for childminding

Are you a childminder or do you run a childminding agency? The rules for childminding will change. This change in law will improve the quality of childminding and aims to make becoming a childminder more attractive.

What changes?

Stricter quality standards: the pedagogical requirements for daycare and out-of-school care will also apply for childminding. This means you have to create a safe and stimulating environment for children.

No more than 2 child minding agencies: you can join at most 2 childminding agencies. Do you want to change agencies? In that case you are allowed to be temporarily registered with 3 agencies. Current contracts with parents remain valid.

Your own children: your own children up to 8 will count towards the maximum number of children you can look after. Currently children up to 10 must be included.

Childcare benefit for childminders: Are your own children looked after by another childminder? If so you can apply for childcare benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag). Currently this only applies to daycare and out-of-school care.

Mandatory coaching and training: Your agency must supply you with at least 3 hours of pedagogical coaching each year. You will also need to follow training and work with a pedagogical work plan.

For whom?

• childminders
• childminding agencies

When?

This change in the Childcare Act will enter into effect on 1 July 2026.