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You must apply to Ofsted if you want to take up a governance position in a daycare organisation, or if you start living or working in a home where daycare takes place.
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.
Complain about a childminder, daycare provider, nanny, nursery or playgroup - complaints process, when to complain to Ofsted or the Department for Education
Use this service if you want to apply to join the compulsory or voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.
The requirements you need to follow if you register with Ofsted to look after children.
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.
DfE requirements for Ofsted when organising and undertaking childminder agency (CMA) inspections.
Introduction to Ofsted's role in registering childcare and the legal basis for our work.
Find out if you have the qualifications and experience to contract as an Ofsted inspector for childminders, daycares and other childcare providers.
Find out if you must apply to join the compulsory part of the Childcare Register instead of one of the other types of childcare provider.
Guidance for Ofsted staff on registering childcare providers and childminder agencies.
Health declaration forms for childminders and people who work in childcare or children's social care.
Ofsted-registered childminders, nannies, nurseries and other daycare must use this service to report significant events affecting their childcare within 14 days.
Details of the checks we carry out, including health checks and what to do if you have lived abroad in the last 5 years.
Search for Ofsted inspection reports for childminders and childcare providers, schools, colleges, further education providers, children and families services
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