What do I need for childminding?

I am starting off as a childminder, what exactly do I need, if you can think of any items that I will need or should have. please list them here incase I have forgot any.. Thanks :) PS I know children will be an answer, but I have to have all the stuff before I'm allowed the children lol

Anonymous2013-04-26T14:10:56Z

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What equipment will I need? It really depends on what age of children you will be caring for but if you plan to care for all ages you will need a variety of equipment, however not all is required, it depends on how you can protect the children and prove to Ofsted whether you need a fireguard or stairgate etc. but for the sake of a list here goes: stairgates, buggy or pushchair, fireguard, car seats, booster seats, changing mat, high chair, child size knives, forks, spoons, cups, beakers etc. Maybe a Buggy Board if you have a toddler and baby or double/triple pushchair. These things can be gathered over time and you don't need to go out and buy them straight away!