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Your questions about childminders

1. How do I find a registered childminder?

Details of registered childminders in each local area are available from Stirling Children’s Information Service, telephone 01786 442626 or on the Scottish Childcare website.

The Care Commission, telephone 01786 406363, the national agency responsible for registering childminders can also provide information on childminders.

2. How much can I expect to pay for my childcare?

Childminders are self-employed and are free to set their own charging rates for childcare. Some childminders charge an hourly rate, others have a rate per half day/full day/week. Some childminders will offer a discounted rate if you have more than one child with them.

General information on average local rates is available from Stirling Children’s Information Service, telephone 01786 442626 or on the Scottish Childcare website. More detailed information would be available directly from the childminder you choose.

3. I am moving into the region and need childcare urgently. Where can I find information?

Stirling Children’s Information Service, telephone 01786 442626 and the Scottish Childcare website has information on all early education and childcare services in the Stirling Council area.

4. How can I get a list of childminders in my area?

Stirling Children’s Information Service, telephone 01786 442626 and the Scottish Childcare website has information on all early education and childcare services in the Stirling Council area.

The Care Commission, telephone 01786 406363, the national agency responsible for registering childminders can also provide information on childminders.

5. I want to become a childminder. What do I need to do?

Stirling Children’s Information Service, telephone 01786 442626 and the Scottish Childcare website provides information on the registration process for people interested in becoming childminders. It also provides information on small business start-up grants which are available to new childminders.

The Care Commission, telephone 01786 406363, the national agency responsible for registering childminders can also provide information on registering as a childminder.

6. Are all childminders registered and/or vetted?

Yes. All childminders on our lists have been completely vetted. They are only issued with registration certificates once all checks have been successfully completed.