Nurseries and Child-Minders Regulation Act 1948
Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom
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The Nurseries and Child-Minders Regulation Act 1948 (11 & 12 Geo. 6. c. 53) was an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It formally recognised the existence of childminding, and introduced provisions for the registration of child-minders and the inspection of premises.[1] This legislation laid down, for the first time, minimum standards required for people caring for the children of other people in their own homes for "reward".[2]
Long titleAn Act to provide for the regulation of certain nurseries and of persons who for reward receive children into their homes to look after them; and for purposes connected with the matters aforesaid.
Citation11 & 12 Geo. 6. c. 53
Territorial extent[b]
Royal assent30 July 1948
| Act of Parliament | |
| Long title | An Act to provide for the regulation of certain nurseries and of persons who for reward receive children into their homes to look after them; and for purposes connected with the matters aforesaid. |
|---|---|
| Citation | 11 & 12 Geo. 6. c. 53 |
| Territorial extent | [b] |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 30 July 1948 |
| Commencement | 30 July 1948[c] |
| Other legislation | |
| Amended by | |
| Repealed by | Children Act 1989 |
Status: Repealed | |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
Notes
- Section 13(1).
- Section 13(4).