Childminder in Surrey

Summary of outcome

All early years providers must meet the legal requirements in the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage, which you can find at www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-foundation-stage-framework--2. If we find that a provider is not meeting the requirements, we can take action to ensure they put matters right.

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Summary of outcome

On 24 June 2025, we received concerns that the provider was not meeting some of these requirements relating to concerns about the safety and suitability of premises, environment and equipment. On 1 July 2025, the provider notified us about matters relating to the same requirements.

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Summary of outcome

On 2 July 2025, we carried out a regulatory visit. We found that the provider was not meeting one of the requirements. We have issued an action for the provider to take within the timescales set out below. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this.

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Summary of outcome

n improve knowledge of the latest government safety guidance relating to safer sleeping practices and revise sleeping arrangements for children.

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Summary of outcome

On 16 July 2025, the provider responded to the action set. We found that the provider had improved their knowledge and understanding of safer sleeping practices and revised the sleeping arrangements for children. We are satisfied the provider has met the safeguarding and welfare actions raised. The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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Publication of compliance action

We aim to ensure that the welfare of children and young people is protected in the services we regulate. The Childcare Act 2006 and accompanying regulations set out our responsibilities to regulate childminders and childcare providers. This includes the enforcement powers we have in relation to those registered providers who do not comply with the requirements for registration.

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Publication of compliance action

We publish details of any actions we take, or the childminder or childcare provider takes to bring about compliance with requirements on our website for a period of five years.

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Publication of compliance action

For further information please read the Early years compliance handbook which can be found here at www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-provider-non-compliance- action-by-ofsted .

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