Getting to know the Care Inspectorate and other legislation

Do you intend to provide meals and snacks? If you do, then you will need to be aware of the requirements set out by Food Standards Scotland and your local authority’s environmental health. Guidance is available

Information for the public, the care sector and care professionals is available on our website and we would encourage everyone to check there in the first instance.

If you need to talk to someone you can contact us on 0345 600 9527 Monday to Friday, between 09:00 - 16:00. You can email us too, at enquiries@careinspectorate.gov.scot

The Scottish Childminding Association (SCMA) offers lots of support and advice on running a childminding business. This includes public liability insurance, sample documents like contracts, personal plans and training.

If you haven’t already joined them, you might want to think about doing that.