Part 3Regulation of Provision of Childcare in England

F1CHAPTER 2ARegulation of early years childminder agencies

Process of registration

51BEntry on the register and certificates

(1)

If an application under section 51A is granted, the Chief Inspector must—

(a)

register the applicant in the early years register as an early years childminder agency, and

(b)

give the applicant a certificate of registration stating that the applicant is so registered.

(2)

A certificate of registration given to the applicant in pursuance of subsection (1) must contain prescribed information about prescribed matters.

(3)

If there is a change of circumstances which requires the amendment of a certificate of registration, the Chief Inspector must give the early years childminder agency an amended certificate.

(4)

If the Chief Inspector is satisfied that a certificate of registration has been lost or destroyed, the Chief Inspector must give the early years childminder agency a copy, on payment by the agency of any prescribed fee.