Explanatory Notes

Childcare Act 2006

2006 CHAPTER 21

11 July 2006

Commentary on Sections and Schedules

Part 3 – Regulation of Provision of Childcare in England

Chapter 3: Regulation of Later Years Provision for children under 8
Section 55:  Applications for registration: other later years providers

123.This section deals with applications for registration by other later years providers (who are not childminders) for children under 8. Applicants are required to give certain information to the Chief Inspector and pay any prescribed fee. As with applications for childminding, the Chief Inspector must register the person if they are not disqualified from registration and any requirements for registration are satisfied and are likely to continue to be satisfied.