Promoting your business and getting support

Each local authority has a list of childcare providers in the area. You can contact them to find out how to get your business included on the Family Information Service list.

Other organisations like SCMA also provide information about local childminders. In some areas, established childminders run “Find a childminder” pages on a social media site or keep a vacancies list which you can make use of. It may also be worth letting your health visitor know that you have started to childmind.

Many childminders value the support they get from childminder colleagues. Many areas have local networking groups or attend local community groups. SCMA and other early years organisations, like Early Years Scotland will be able to help you find out about these. Established childminders may offer you mentoring or buddy support when you get in touch with these groups.