WHAT: A set of standards for agencies that provide child care/day care services within the family home e.g. nannies, child minders, and babysitters.
WHO: Childcare agencies, professional child caregivers, parents and children. Also for policy makers and those assessing the quality of services of childcare agencies.
WHERE: These standards are for day care services in Scotland, UK. Significant modifications would be required to be able to use this document in other settings.
WHY: Serves as an example of day care service standards from the perspective of parents and children. Useful for childcare agencies and regulators when establishing and monitoring quality care.
N.B. This document is part of a series of standards included in this toolkit. See also:
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National Care Standards. Adoption Agencies, Scottish Executive, 2005.
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National Care Standards. Foster Care and Family Placement Services, Scottish Executive, 2005.
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National Care Standards. Care Homes for Children and Young People, Scottish Executive, 2005.
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National Care Standards. Early Education and Childcare up to the age of 16, Scottish Executive, 2005.
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National Care Standards. School Care Accommodation Services, Scottish Executive, 2005.
