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Working in childcare

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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 kay.williams@camden.gov.uk

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 and our page, considering becoming a registered childminder
  2. Complete training, if required, which helps you to understand and implement the requirements of the early years and childcare registers, before you can register with Ofsted or a childminder agency. If you would like further information, please contact one of our advisors: Gabrielle Pollock on 0207 974 6172 or gabrielle.pollock@camden.gov.uk, or Sandra Dodd on 0207 974 1629 or sandra.dodd@camden.gov.uk 
  3. Register with Ofsted.

Training sessions

Camden are running information sessions on Ofsted’s registration requirements that might help you decide if you wish to become a childminder. 

Information sessions

  • Wednesday 3 December 9.30am to midday
  • Saturday 6 December 9.30am to midday

Camden are also running a becoming a childminder course: 

  • 16, 17, 18, 20 February 2025 at 9.15am for (9.30am start) to 3pm

Useful resources

Become a nanny

Register as a nanny