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Working in childcare

Register as a childcare provider

If you are interested in setting up a nursery business please contact Camden's Early Years Quality Support and Training Manager, Kay Williams, by emailing [email protected]

Become a childminder 

Camden provides advice and support to childminders from enquiry stage, through the registration process, and when registered.

Video: Childminders - come and see us at home

To prepare for registration as a childminder:

  1. Read the Childminder Factsheet (PDF) and our page, considering becoming a registered childminder
  2. Attend a free 2-hour information session about Ofsted's registration process. The next information sessions are held on Thursday 16 January 2025 or Saturday 18 January 2025 from 9.30am to 11.30am. 
  3. Complete training, if required, which helps you to understand and implement the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) before you can register with Ofsted or a childminder agency.

Camden are offering a free 4-day course on becoming a childminder. You must attend all 4 days in order to receive a certificate of attendance.

Date: Monday 10 to Wednesday 12 February and Friday 14 February 2025
Time: 9.15am (for 9.30am start) to 3pm

If you would like further information, a place on one of the information sessions and/or our course, please contact one of our advisors on the details below:

4. Register with Ofsted

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Become a nanny

Register as a nanny