Set Up Guides

Setting up as a nursery/preschool

This guide provides information and advice which will give you a broad feel for what is involved in setting up as a nursery or pre-school. Please download the guide here.

Setting up as a childminder

Download our factsheet on what is involved in setting up as a childminder here. This guide is designed to give a broad overview of what is involved in setting up as a childminder.

Setting up as an Out of School club/Holiday scheme

Our new ‘Setting Up’ guide is designed to give a broad overview of what is involved in setting up as an Out of School club or holiday scheme. This includes details on funding, Ofsted registration and staffing requirements. Download the factsheet for free here.

If you have any questions about the setting up or running of your childcare provision please do not hesitate to contact the 4Children helpline on 0207 512 2100 / info@4Children.org.uk.