Parents If you would like information about the availability of childcare, you can ring your local childcare information helpline on 0800 2346 346.Ofsted registers and inspects childcare for children aged from birth to 17 years. R childminders have to meet requirements that relate to safety, the people providing the care and the organisation of the childcare. Childcarers who care for children aged from birth to the 31 August following a child’s fifth birthday also have to meet requirements for egistered childcare providers and children’s learning and development. What you can tell us? n Is the childcare good?n Can it be made better?n Do you have any concerns?If you want to tell us anything about your child’s childcare, you can ring 08456 404040 Or you can write to us at: The National Business Unit Ofsted The Royal Exchange Buildings St Ann’s Square Manchester M2 7LA If you would like more information about Ofsted’s role as the regulator of childcare you can visit our website: www.ofsted.gov.uk/parents |