21/02/2025
Please share....I have spaces becoming available in August
Calling all parents! Will your little one soon be eligible for ELC funded hours?
If you haven't applied for childcare already, it can be overwhelming trying to decide what is the best option for you and your family when there are so many choices 🤯
👨👩👦 For some families, this may be the first time your child has been looked after in a professional setting, for others you may be looking to prepare them for the routine of school. It's a big decision.
Here are some reasons why a childminder could be perfect for your family:
🔸Tailored support - Childminding has the lowest adult-to-child ratios of all childcare options
🔸Quality, home-based setting - Evidence has shown childminding can enhance a child’s early learning, confidence and social development
🔸Flexible, blended and wraparound care options to fit around family life
🔸Mix of ages which enhances social skills, development and confidence
❔Did you know❔
Depending on what's available in your area, you can opt for a mix of childcare to suit you and your child's needs. You can split the funded hours between a childminder, nursery or playgroup place.
🖱️👉For more information on the options available to you, visit our dedicated webpage: https://www.childminding.org/elc/parent-carer-information
*ELC funded hours are available to all 3 and 4 year olds, and eligible 2 year olds in Scotland, funded by The Scottish Government
Find out what ELC means for parents and everything you need to know.