From September 2008, there will be an early years register and a childcare register with compulsory and voluntary parts.
For the early years register, providers must register and deliver the early years foundation stage (EYFS) if they care for children in the EYFS age group (from birth to 31 August following the child's fifth birthday). Some services will not have to register. These are likely to include some creches, activity-based settings and care provided in a child's own home.
For the compulsory part, providers must join if they care for children who are older than the EYFS age group but under eight. Providers who work with children in the EYFS age group and also with children up to eight must join both registers.
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