Guidance

Inspecting registered childcare providers: information for parents

How Ofsted regulates childcare and what parents should do if they have concerns about their provider.

• From: Ofsted
• Published: 15 January 2013
• Last updated: 21 November 2024 — See all updates

Applies to England

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Information for parents about Ofsted's role in regulating childcare

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This factsheet includes information about:

• how Ofsted regulates childcare
• what information is available for parents and carers when choosing childcare, such as Ofsted inspection reports
• how to raise concerns about a childcare provider

Published 15 January 2013
Last updated 21 November 2024 + show all updates

1. 21 November 2024

   Updated to reflect how we handle anonymous complaints.

2. 3 February 2021

   Updated the 'Inspections' section to reflect the 6-year inspection window and added links to published guidance.

3. 15 December 2016

   Updated links and dates

4. 11 March 2015

   'What will you do with the information?' section updated for first paragraph,

5. 15 January 2013

   First published.