There are 14 National Standards that a registered childminder must meet and adhere to:
• Standard 1 - Suitable Person
• Standard 2 - Organisation
• Standard 3 - Care, Learning and Play
• Standard 4 - Physical Environment
• Standard 5 - Equipment
• Standard 6 - Safety
• Standard 7 - Health
• Standard 8 - Food and Drink
• Standard 9 - Equal Opportunities
• Standard 10 - Special Needs
• Standard 11 - Behaviour
• Standard 12 - Working in Partnership with Parents/Carers
• Standard 13 - Child Protection
• Standard 14 – Documentation
