Register a childminding service

Last updated: 27 April 2026

Once we have received your completed application and all the documentation we have asked you for, and you have paid the fee, we will contact you.  We aim to assess applications for a childminding service within three months and all other services within six months. 

However, this presumes that you supply us with a competent and fully detailed application, as well as any additional information we request.  It is in your interest to give us all the information we ask for in the application form to prevent any delays or the risk of us closing or refusing your application.

Once you have submitted your application form our registration team will assess and check:

  • that the information you give us in the application form is appropriate and comprehensive

  • that the correct fee has been paid

  • whether you are fit to provide and manage the service

  • if your premises (where the service is to be provided) is fit to be used for that purpose

  • that the proposed service will make all the proper provisions for the health, welfare, independence, choice, privacy and dignity of everyone using the service.

We may also check the financial viability of the service.  Any information we ask for during this process is in accordance with the Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010.