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How to register as a childminder or nanny: the Ofsted Childcare Register, the Early Years Register, who can register, how to apply.
If you want to be paid to look after children under 8, you might need to…
There are 2 registers - the Early Years Register and the Childcare…
You need to pay an annual registration fee to Ofsted. You’ll also have to…
You can register with Ofsted as a nanny or au pair to look after children…
You must register with Ofsted or a childminder agency to look after…
When you submit your application Ofsted will: do background checks with…
You must continue to meet the registration standards while you’re working…
Find out when you'll be inspected by Ofsted, how to prepare, how you'll be inspected and how you'll be graded.
Form for childcare services that do not have to register with Ofsted because they only provide care for up to 14 days a year.
Forms and guidance for childminders and providers of childcare on non-domestic premises.
You must register on the Ofsted Childcare Register and/or the Early Years Register to set up a childminder agency in England, includes how long it takes, fees and how to apply
You must register with your local Health and Social Care Trust (HSCT) if you want to become a childminder or provide day care services in Northern Ireland
Form for suppliers to complete if they wish to be listed in our early years business and finance support directory.
Do not include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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