The requirement to be on a central register could improve nannies' professional recognition, drive up standards and provide protection for children and parents, it says.
The survey of 900 nannies and 55 nanny agencies also found that a significant number of nannies did not have CRB checks.
Seventy-one per cent claimed to have an Enhanced CRB Disclosure, but 29 per cent did not, while 46 agencies said they required all nannies on their books to have a current Enhanced Disclosure.
Just under half of nannies who are already listed on the voluntary part of the Ofsted Childcare Register said registration should be mandatory, and 26 per cent of those surveyed said all nannies should be registered with Ofsted.
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