About us

The Scottish Childminding Association (SCMA) is the only organisation dedicated to supporting childminders in Scotland.

We promote childminding as a quality childcare service and support childminders to be the very best they can be. SCMA helps shape policy, share knowledge and guidance, provide professional training and events for our members and the wider childminding community.

Childminding has the highest quality rating in Scotland, with 92% of childminders achieving ‘good’ or above across all quality ratings at inspection. Evidence has shown childminding can enhance a child’s early learning, confidence and their social development.

Membership of SCMA

Our childminder members enjoy a wide range of exclusive benefits; but membership of SCMA also helps to demonstrate that childminders are professional, informed, committed to quality improvement and to providing the very best service for children and families.

 

Annual Report

SCMA is Making a Difference and leading on positive change for childminding and families in Scotland. 

To find out more view our 2022-2023 Annual Report.

Annual Report

SCMA is Making a Difference and leading on positive change for childminding and families in Scotland. 

To find out more view our 2022-2023 Annual Report.

Strategic Plan

Download the 2021-2024 Strategic Plan

WATCH our animation video here

Evidence Paper 2022

Strategic Plan

Download the 2021-2024 Strategic Plan

WATCH our animation video here

Evidence Paper 2022

SCMA receives core funding from the Scottish Government, with additional funding streams
from local authorities and income from membership fees.