Guidance National Minimum Standards for Regulated Childcare for children up to the age of 12 years: statutory guidance Standard of care child minding and day care providers must meet to look after children under 12. Part of: National minimum standards and guidance: regulated childcare and Childcare (Sub-topic) First published: 18 June 2026 Last updated: 18 June 2026 Documents National Minimum Standards for Regulated Childcare for children up to the age of 12 years: statutory guidance National Minimum Standards for Regulated Childcare for children up to the age of 12 years: statutory guidance , HTML HTML Related Childcare (Sub-topic)National Minimum Standards for Regulated Day Care - Open Access Play for children aged 5 years to 12 years: statutory guidance