Register as a childcare provider
If you are interested in setting up a nursery business please contact Camden's Early Years Quality Support and Training Manager, Kay Williams, by emailing [email protected]
Become a childminder
Camden provides advice and support to childminders from enquiry stage, through the registration process, and when registered.
Video: Childminders - come and see us at home
To prepare for registration as a childminder:
- Read the Childminder Factsheet and our page, considering becoming a registered childminder.
- Attend one of the free 2 and a half hour information sessions about Ofsted's registration process. The next information sessions will be held on Tuesday 01 December 2026 or Saturday 05 December 2026 from 9.30am to 12.00am.
- Complete training, if required, which helps you to understand and implement the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) before you can register with Ofsted or a childminder agency.
Becoming a childminder course
Camden are offering a free 3-day course on becoming a childminder. You must attend all 3 days in order to receive a certificate of attendance.
- Date: Monday 08, Tuesday 09 and Wednesday 10 February 2027
- Time: 9.30am (for 9.45am start) to 3pm
If you would like further information, a place on one of the information sessions and/or our course, please contact one of our advisors on the details below:
- Gabrielle Pollock - 0207 974 6172 or email [email protected]
- Sandra Dodd - 0207 974 1629 or email [email protected].