Summary

Guidance for childminders, nannies, nurseries and people providing other childcare on when/if you need to register with Ofsted, the process, fees and requirements.

If you바카라 사이트™re already registered, you can also get more information about keeping your details up to date, or changing your registration.

Find out about actions that we may take if a childcare provider is not following regulations.

This guidance replaces the old early years and childcare registration handbook. It does not include information on registering as a childminder agency.

Contents

  • Childcare and the law

    Introduction to Ofsted's role in registering childcare and the legal basis for our work.

  • Registration exemptions

    Most childcare providers looking after children under the age of 8 must register with Ofsted (or a childminder agency). Find further information on when you do not have to register with Ofsted.

  • The Ofsted registers

    There are 2 Ofsted registers: the Early Years Register and the Childcare Register. Find out which to join and how to change registers.

  • Childminders and childcare on domestic premises: registration

    How to register if you want to look after children at home, including what you need to do before you apply, fees, and working elsewhere.

  • Nannies: registration

    The application process for nannies (also known as home childcarers), including what you need to do before you apply, fees, and changes once you're registered.

  • Nurseries and other daycare (childcare on non-domestic premises): registration

    The application process for nurseries, playgroups, before- and after-school clubs and other daycare. This includes fees, who should apply and making changes once you're registered.

  • The registration visit

    If you apply to join the Early Years Register, we will arrange a registration visit. This will normally take place once all your checks are complete, but could happen earlier.

  • Registration requirements

    The requirements you need to follow if you register with Ofsted to look after children.

  • Inspections

    If you are on the Early Years Register, we will carry out regular inspections. We inspect 10% of providers only on the Childcare Register each year.

  • Fees

    Information about the fees that Ofsted charges to register as a childminder, nanny or other childcare provider.

  • Pausing your application

    Situations when we can put your application on hold.

  • Suitability checks

    Details of the checks we carry out, including health checks and what to do if you have lived abroad in the last 5 years.

  • Feedback and contacts

    Let us know what you think of this guidance and how to get in touch if you have an enquiry about registration.