Part 3

Regulation of Provision of Childcare in England
Chapter 2

Regulation of early years provision

Process of registration

Entry on the register and certificates
37
1
If an application under section 35(1) (a) is granted, the Chief Inspector must—
a
register the applicant in the early years register as an early years childminder with domestic premises, and
b
give the applicant a certificate of registration stating that he is so registered.
2
If an application under section 36(1)(a) or (1A)(a) is granted, the Chief Inspector must—
a
register the applicant in the early years register as an early years provider other than a childminder (even if, in the case of an application under section 36(1)(a), the early years provision is or includes early years childminding) ..., and
b
give the applicant a certificate of registration stating that he is so registered.
2A
If an application under section 36(1)
(b)
(i)
is granted, the Chief Inspector must—
a
register the applicant in the early years register as an early years childminder without domestic premises, and
b
give the applicant a certificate of registration stating that the applicant is so registered.
3
A certificate of registration given to the applicant in pursuance of subsection (1) , (2) or (2A) must contain prescribed information about prescribed matters.
4
If there is a change of circumstances which requires the amendment of a certificate of registration, the Chief Inspector must give the registered early years provider an amended certificate.
5
If the Chief Inspector is satisfied that a certificate of registration has been lost or destroyed, the Chief Inspector must give the registered early years provider a copy, on payment by the provider of any prescribed fee.
Words in s. 37(2) inserted (1.4.2014 for specified purposes, 1.9.2014 in so far as not already in force) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 4 para. 8(3); S.I. 2014/889, arts. 3(m), 7(e)
Words in s. 37(3) substituted (1.11.2024) by Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(9)(a), Sch. 23 para. 7(5) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/1000, reg. 2(a) (with reg. 4, Schs. 1-3)
S. 37 in force at 1.9.2008 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2008/2261, art. 2 (with Schs. 1, 2)
S. 37(2A) inserted (1.11.2024) by Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(9)(a), Sch. 23 para. 7(4) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/1000, reg. 2(a) (with reg. 4, Schs. 1-3)
Words in s. 37(2)(a) omitted (1.1.2016) by virtue of Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (c. 26), s. 164(1), Sch. 2 para. 4; S.I. 2015/1329, reg. 6(b)
Words in s. 37(2)(a) inserted (1.11.2024) by Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(9)(a), Sch. 23 para. 7(3)(b) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/1000, reg. 2(a) (with reg. 4, Schs. 1-3)
Words in s. 37(1)(a) inserted (1.11.2024) by Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(9)(a), Sch. 23 para. 7(2) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/1000, reg. 2(a) (with reg. 4, Schs. 1-3)
S. 37 in force at 1.10.2007 for specified purposes by S.I. 2007/2717, art. 2(c)
Word in s. 37(1) inserted (1.4.2014 for specified purposes, 1.9.2014 in so far as not already in force) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(6), Sch. 4 para. 8(2); S.I. 2014/889, arts. 3(m), 7(e)
Word in s. 37(2) substituted (1.11.2024) by Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(9)(a), Sch. 23 para. 7(3)(a) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/1000, reg. 2(a) (with reg. 4, Schs. 1-3)