Crèche guidelines

Some crèches may be exempt from Ofsted registration. For example, crèches running in:

• leisure centres
• children's centres
• shopping centres
• adult education centres.

We have produced guidance for crèches (.pdf format, 435 Kb) to help ensure they offer high-quality care. The document includes advice for:

• the organisation of a crèche
• registration
• safeguarding
• childcare practice.