Local colleges offering courses in childcare

Before applying to study for a Level 3 qualification, check that it's a full and relevant Level 3 qualification. Otherwise it may not meet Ofsted requirements. The qualification will have Early Years Educator in the title, for example:

CACHE Diploma in Early Years Education and Care (Early Years Educator) (VRQ)
CACHE Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) (QCF)
City & Guilds Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner (Early Years Educator) (QCF)
Skillsfirst Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce (Early Years Educator)
Pearson UK BTEC National Diploma in Children’s Play, Learning and Development (Early Years Educator)

To check whether a qualification is full and relevant, use the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications or the DfE-approved qualifications list.