The watchdog will take on a new role as the inspectorate for all children's centres from next year, under duties detailed in the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill.
It is seeking views from organisations and agencies associated with children's centres as it develops a framework for delivering the programme.
Ofsted has proposed that centres will be judged on four key themes: effectiveness of services; whether services meet local needs; how well they are integrated and managed; and the success of outreach work and training for adults. It has also stated that inspections will take place with little or no notice.
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