Part 3E+WRegulation of Provision of Childcare in England

Chapter 4E+WVoluntary registration

Process of voluntary registrationE+W

64Entry on the register and certificatesE+W

(1)If an application under section 62(1) is granted, the Chief Inspector must—

(a)register the applicant in Part B of the general childcare register as a childminder [F1with domestic premises], and

(b)give the applicant a certificate of registration stating that he is so registered.

(2)If an application under section [F263(1)(a)] is granted, the Chief Inspector must—

(a)register the applicant in Part B of the general childcare register as a provider of childcare other than a childminder [F3(even if the childcare to be provided is or includes early years or later years childminding)] F4..., and

(b)give the applicant a certificate of registration stating that he is so registered.

[F5(2A)If an application under section 63(1)(b) is granted, the Chief Inspector must—

(a)register the applicant in Part B of the general childcare register as a 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) [F6, (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 person 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 person a copy, on payment by the provider of any prescribed fee.