Shaheena Nahar had been working as a registered childminder but was suspended by Ofsted after the family member's arrest.
Ms Nahar pleaded guilty to providing childcare while suspended by Ofsted and, later, while disqualified at Birmingham Magistrates Court on 23 November.
She was sentenced to four months imprisonment, suspended for 12 months, and required to carry out 175 hours of community service. She was also ordered to pay £1,500 towards Ofsted’s legal costs.
Ms Nahar had previously worked as a registered childminder. Ofsted suspended her registration on 13 March 2017 when one of her family members was arrested for a sexual offence. However, despite this suspension, she continued to work as a childminder.
On 6 June 2018, Ofsted cancelled Ms Nahar’s registration when a parent informed the inspectorate that she had broken her registration requirements by continuing to operate.
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