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Grow Your Childminding Business with Confidence

Become part of a trusted agency that supports you every step of the way. We’ll help you focus on the children while we handle the admin, training, and guidance you need to thrive.

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Why Join SCA?

Joining SCA means becoming part of a national agency that truly supports you. We offer expert guidance, training, and help with admin so you can focus on building your childminding business with confidence. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow, we’re with you every step of the way.

Get the Backing of a Trusted Childminding Agency

When you join SCA, you’re not doing it alone. We’re here to guide you, support your development, and lighten your admin load. Our team is just a phone call away whenever you need practical help or someone to talk to.

Advertise With Us

Are you a registered childminder looking to reach more families? If you are not currently an SCA member, you can promote your services on our website through a dedicated listing.

This is a great way to increase your visibility, showcase your experience, and connect with parents searching for local childcare. Listings appear alongside our national directory and are viewed by families across the UK.

Take advantage of this opportunity to grow your childcare business and reach more families near you.
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Why join us?

Support

Registering with SCA will allow you to grow your childminding business with the backing of a larger organisation. Whether it’s emotional or practical  support you need, we are always just a phone call away.

Administration assistance

As a childminder with SCA, you are self-employed and will be running your own business. We will take care of some of the more mundane tasks, allowing you to focus on looking after the children in your care.

CHILDMINDER Training

We provide training for all of our childminders, and are passionate about helping you in your professional development.

View our Introduction to Childminding

The difference between Ofsted and Agencies

IMPORTANT
If you are applying as a childminder - please complete form 1, however you will also have to complete Form 2 if you have other people over the age of 16 living on your premises. Every assistant will have to complete Application form 3 themselves.

Expert Guidance

We help you understand every step of registration, making things simple, clear, and stress-free from start to finish with confidence.

Ongoing Support

We offer continued help, useful training, and friendly advice to support your work, growth, and professional development as a childminder.

Nationwide Network

Join a trusted network of childminders across the UK, sharing knowledge, building connections, and supporting each other every single day.
SCA Childcare is a national childminder agency founded by experienced professionals who understand the sector inside out. We register and support childminders across the UK, offering guidance, training, and practical help every step of the way.

Our team is passionate about quality care and committed to helping childminders succeed. We are fully registered with Ofsted and proud of our strong record of support and compliance.

Want to know more about our story and our mission?
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Trusted by Childminders Nationwide

We are proud of the results we help our members achieve. These figures show what childminders value most about SCA Childcare, from personal support to successful outcomes.
Support Satisfaction
100
Members consistently rate our help and guidance as excellent.

What Our Members Say

Our childminders are at the heart of everything we do. Here is what some of our members have said about working with SCA Childcare.
“SCA helped me register with confidence. I felt supported every step.”
Julie, Durrington
“The training and guidance have made such a difference to my work.”
Paula, Larkhill
“I feel part of a community that truly understands childminders.”
Zoe, Bulford

Visit Our Online Shop

Our online shop is designed to support childminders with everyday essentials. You will find paperwork, planning tools, resources, and helpful downloads that make running your childcare setting easier. Everything is created with SCA registered professionals in mind and delivered across the UK.

Whether you are just starting out or looking to stay organised, we have something for you.
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Frequently Asked Questions

If you are new to SCA Childcare or unsure where to begin, these common questions will help you understand how we work and how to get started.

Still have a question?

It is completely normal to want more information when choosing childcare. If you would like to ask anything else, please feel free to get in touch. We are always happy to help.
We welcome childminders and assistants working on domestic or non-domestic premises across the UK. Whether you are just starting out or already registered elsewhere, we can help you take the next step.
We offer practical help with registration, training, compliance, and ongoing development. You will also have regular contact with our team and access to useful resources designed for childminders.
Yes. Parents can search our directory to find SCA-registered childminders in their area, view profiles, and contact providers directly. There is also a page of advice and support for families.
No. If you are a registered childminder and not currently an SCA member, you can advertise your services through a separate listing option designed to help you reach more families.

Get In Touch

Whether you’re a parent looking for reliable childcare or a childminder interested in joining our agency, we’re here to help. We take pride in offering guidance, support, and information to help you every step of the way.
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SCA is Regulated by OFSTED
COMPANY NO. 10198664
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