Setting up childcare provision

Information and advice for anyone looking into setting up a childcare business.

Visit the GOV.UK website to find out what you must do to register as a childcare provider with Ofsted (opens new window), as well as how you must run certain parts of your service.

Visit the GOV.UK website to find out how you can still register for childcare with Ofsted if you do not meet the requirements of being a childminder, nanny, nursery or other daycare (opens new window). 

Opening a day care setting

GOV.UK - Starting a nursery or other daycare and running the business (opens new window)

GOV.UK -Add a setting to your application to register a daycare (EYS) (opens new window)

GOV.UK -Daycare roles that must register with Ofsted (opens new window)

GOV.UK -Daycare providers on the compulsory Childcare Register: Ofsted requirements (opens new window)

GOV.UK -Daycare providers on the voluntary Childcare Register: Ofsted requirements (opens new window)

Becoming a childminder or nanny

Becoming a childminder in Gateshead

GOV.UK -Becoming a childminder and running your business (opens new window)

GOV.UK -Childminders on the compulsory Childcare Register: Ofsted requirements (opens new window)

GOV.UK -Becoming a nanny (opens new window)

GOV.UK -Nanny: Ofsted requirements (opens new window)