Part 3

Regulation of Provision of Childcare in England
Chapter 4

Voluntary registration

Process of voluntary registration

Entry on the register and certificates
64
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 with domestic premises, and
b
give the applicant a certificate of registration stating that he is so registered.
2
If an application under section 63(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 (even if the childcare to be provided is or includes early years or later years childminding) ..., and
b
give the applicant a certificate of registration stating that he is so registered.
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) , (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.
S. 64(2A) inserted (1.11.2024) by Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(9)(a), Sch. 23 para. 19(4) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/1000, reg. 2(a) (with reg. 4, Schs. 1-3)
S. 64 in force at 6.4.2007 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2007/1019, art. 4
Words in s. 64(2) omitted (1.1.2016) by virtue of Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (c. 26), s. 164(1), Sch. 2 para. 13; S.I. 2015/1329, reg. 6(b)
Word in s. 64(2) substituted (1.11.2024) by Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(9)(a), Sch. 23 para. 19(3)(a) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/1000, reg. 2(a) (with reg. 4, Schs. 1-3)
Words in s. 64(1)(a) inserted (1.11.2024) by Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(9)(a), Sch. 23 para. 19(2) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/1000, reg. 2(a) (with reg. 4, Schs. 1-3)
Words in s. 64(2)(a) inserted (1.11.2024) by Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(9)(a), Sch. 23 para. 19(3)(b) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/1000, reg. 2(a) (with reg. 4, Schs. 1-3)
Words in s. 64(3) substituted (1.11.2024) by Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), s. 255(9)(a), Sch. 23 para. 19(5) (with s. 247); S.I. 2024/1000, reg. 2(a) (with reg. 4, Schs. 1-3)
S. 64 in force at 20.12.2006 for specified purposes by S.I. 2006/3360, art. 2(d)