What happens after pre-registration visit?

[moggy]

Thanks. Do you think it would be wrong to start advertising now?

Should Ofsted Online progress section be updated?

Certainly start advertising- but you must be clear that you are not registered yet, you can say 'soon to be registered' or 'new childminder available this Spring' etc. Often people look months in advance so you might be able to get some interest and then sign contracts once your certificate arrives. You never know what hold ups could happen, so don't promise anything until that certificate is in your hand!