Frequently asked questions: Working in childcare

Working in childcare questions

• Question: How do I become registered?

• Question: What training do I need?

• Question: Will I need to have a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check?

• Question: Is it expensive to get started?

• Question: How much will I earn?

• Question: How many children can I have?

  Answer:

  The  safeguarding and welfare requirements for the Early Years Foundation Stage state that can have up to a maximum of 6 children under 8 years old, no more than three of these can be under the age of 5. Your own children will be included in these numbers.

• Question: How often will Ofsted inspect me?