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Becoming a nanny

Find guidance and forms for registering with Ofsted as a nanny.

Updates to this page

From:
Ofsted
Published:
12 October 2021
Last updated:
22 October 2026
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  1. Added ‘The early years and childcare registers’ and ‘Registration fees for childminders, nannies and other childcare providers’.

  2. First published.

As a registered nanny, you can look after children from no more than 2 families at the same time. This will take place in one of those families’ homes.

Apply to register as a nanny

How to register as a nanny with Ofsted, and what you need to apply.

Telling Ofsted about significant events and serious incidents

As a registered nanny, you must report to Ofsted any significant events affecting your childcare within 14 days.

Requirements and being inspected

If we inspect you we will check that you are following the requirements.

Making payments to Ofsted

You will need to maintain your Ofsted registration with an annual fee.

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