Collection National minimum standards and guidance: regulated childcare Guidance on the standards childcare providers must meet to look after children. Part of: Childcare (Sub-topic) First published: 15 July 2020 Last updated: 7 November 2023 In this collection National Minimum Standards Changes to National Minimum Standards Guidance Reports National Minimum Standards National Minimum Standards for regulated childcare 7 November 2023 Guidance Changes to National Minimum Standards Changes to National Minimum Standards for childcare: lead in times for Standard 13.4(CM) (WGC 004/2023) 7 November 2023 Guidance Playwork qualifications deadline 20 September 2022 Detailed guide Letter to all day-care settings in Wales 30 June 2022 Guidance Extension to the deadline for achieving a required qualification to comply with the National Minimum Standards 20 January 2021 Guidance Changes to National Minimum Standards for childcare: staffing (WGC006/2017) 10 January 2020 Guidance Guidance Changes to National Minimum Standards for childcare: lead in times for Standard 13.4(CM) (WGC 004/2023) 7 November 2023 Guidance Guidance for refugees who want to work in childcare and play settings 24 August 2022 Detailed guide Recruiting people from abroad including refugees: guidance for registered childcare and play providers 24 August 2022 Detailed guide Reports Report on the National Minimum Standards for regulated childcare 1 August 2019 Report