Early years · Childcare Register letter
Home Childcarer in KentOfsted inspection, 2 Oct 2026
Ofsted inspected Home Childcarer in Kent on 2 Oct 2026. Ofsted published the report on 20 Oct 2026. Source: Ofsted (Open Government Licence v3).
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- Inspection datesingle source
2 Oct 2026
- URN verified
2590718
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criticalThe home was found not to meet all Childcare Register requirements, with one action to complete by 16 October 2026.
Inspectors found the home was not meeting all requirements for registration on the Childcare Register, and this was discussed during the visit. The only action set is to ensure a valid first aid certificate is always in place, by 16 October 2026. The inspection outcome is non-compliant.
To improve
- Ensure there is always a valid first aid certificate in place by 16 October 2026.
What parents should know
- The home has been found not to meet all registration requirements, so ask to see the action plan and how it has been addressed.
- The required action concerns first aid certification, so ask how staff first aid cover is kept up to date.
- The report does not describe how children are cared for day to day, so ask the home about its routines and care.
What other providers can learn
- Check that every staff member's first aid certificate is in date and diarise renewals well before expiry.
- Make sure registration requirements are reviewed regularly, as lapses can lead to a non-compliant outcome.
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- Pages
- 1
- Words of findings
- 149
- about usual (typical 129)
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- Hard
- Flesch 39, typical 30
- Average sentence
- 19 words
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- 1
- typical 0
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
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Store Street Manchester M1 2WD Tel: 0300 123 1231 Email: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk Web: www.gov.uk/ofsted
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The Childcare Register: inspection outcome - non-compliant
I inspected your childcare provision on 2 October 2026.
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The Childcare Register: inspection outcome - non-compliant
I found that you were not meeting all of the requirements for registration on the Childcare Register and I discussed the reason(s) for this during the visit.
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The Childcare Register: inspection outcome - non-compliant
We have therefore set the following actions:
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n ensure that there is always a valid first aid certificate in place 16/10/2026
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You must complete the action by the date shown.
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Please read carefully the registration requirements for the Childcare Register which are described in Annex C of The early years and childcare registration handbook, which you can find on our website at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-registered-early-years-or- childcare-provider-in-england as you must meet these requirements in order to remain registered on the Childcare Register.
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If you have any questions please contact us on 0300 123 1231 quoting the reference number at the top of this letter.
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