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Complain about a childminder, daycare provider, nanny, nursery or playgroup - complaints process, when to complain to Ofsted or the Department for Education
Application forms to complete to register with Ofsted.
This report details the names and addresses for childminders and childcare on domestic premises, where the provider has consented for their name and address to be published on the Ofsted inspection report website.
Guidance for childminder agencies on registering with Ofsted, including the process, fees and requirements. It sets out the legal background and the extent of our regulatory powers.
Forms and guidance relating to Ofsted's regulation and inspection of childminder agencies.
Introduction to Ofsted's role in registering childcare and the legal basis for our work.
Find out what you must do to register as a childcare provider with Ofsted, as well as how you must run certain parts of your service.
The requirements you need to follow if you register with Ofsted to look after children.
Search for Ofsted inspection reports for childminders and childcare providers, schools, colleges, further education providers, children and families services
Guidance for childminder agencies about the main activities carried out by inspectors. It also sets out the judgements that inspectors will make.
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.
How a prospective or registered childcare provider can object if Ofsted intends to take steps that will affect their application or registration.
Find out when you must apply to register if you want to set up a nursery, or other daycare organisation for children.
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.
You must tell Ofsted about changes to those responsible for a daycare organisation, and for a home where daycare takes place, and also who is living or working there.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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