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Starting a career in childcare

Be part of something big - Early Years Careers Campaign (Opens in New Window)

Thinking of a career in childcare?
Find out about working in a nursery, pre-school, as a childminder or working in before and after school clubs

Becoming a childminder

  • Considering a career in childminding
  • Registration for Childminders
  • The registration visit
  • Registering as a nanny

Setting up a nursery and pre-school

  • Childcare Sufficiency Annual Report
  • Setting up a new Provision
  • EYFS Framework

Have a question?

If your questions about a career in childcare have not been answered in the above guides, please email The Early Years Advisory Team

Childcare: application review (Opens in New Window)

Guidance outlining what happens after you submit your application to register as a:
  • childminder
  • nanny
  • nursery or other day-care (childcare on non-domestic premises)
  • nursery or other day-care (childcare on domestic premises)

Once you are registered

Early Years and Childcare Registration Handbook
Education Inspection Framework
Marketing Tips
Newly Registered Childminder Induction
New Setting EYA Introductory Visit
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