A seasonal print magazine created by a working childminder, for childminders.
Slow down. Reflect. Feel supported.
“Finally, a magazine written by childminders for childminders.”
Real feedback from our readers
Fantastic Magazine I absolutely love this magazine. Written by a Childminder for Childminders. A really easy magazine to pick up and flick through
Lovely calm read, love the finance tips and Ofsted inspection review summary . Gives you lots to think about and loads of useful tips in the whole magazine
This is the most reflective magazines I’ve read.
It doesn’t focus on you the business. There is no must or should dos.
Its focus is you the person and when you get that right, you can focus properly on you the business.
Thank youFantastic Magazine !
I absolutely love this magazine written for childminders, by childminders, so all the issues are relevant and helpful. It’s about caring for ourselves, wellbeing and putting ourselves first for a change. I love it !
“I absolutely love this magazine.
Written by a Childminder for Childminders. A really easy magazine to pick up and flick through”
Seasonal Support for Childminders
Not Just a Childminder is a professionally printed, seasonal magazine designed specifically for childminders who care deeply about their work — and want something that reflects the real depth of it.
No corporate tone. No unrealistic expectations. No “nursery bright” overwhelm.
Just thoughtful, grounded support in print.
What you’ll find inside
Each edition is carefully curated to include:
Real stories from childminders across the UK.
Practical ideas you can actually use.
Seasonal planning inspiration.
Simple, nourishing recipes.
Wellbeing tools rooted in nervous system understanding.
Honest conversations about the realities of this profession.
Reflective prompts to help you grow with confidence.
It’s designed to be read slowly, revisited, underlined, shared.
Why It Exists
After more than a decade of childminding, I realised something was missing.
We have policies. We have paperwork. We have guidance.
But we didn’t have something that truly reflected us.
This magazine was created to elevate the profession, honour the complexity of the work, and remind childminders that they are skilled, thoughtful educators not “just” anything.
It’s a quiet space in a loud industry.
Who It’s For
This is for you if:
You care deeply about the children in your setting
You think about the emotional weight of this job
You want inspiration without overwhelm
You value calm, quality resources
You want to feel seen and understood
If you’ve ever thought, “I wish there was something just for us,” this is it.