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Childcare and family support

There is a broad range of childcare to suit the needs of most families available across Perth and Kinross. Support to childcare providers to enable them to develop high quality services is available through the Council's Childcare Strategy Team. 

The Team are involved in providing training, support and guidance to providers and staff and are also involved in supporting the delivery of family support services such as the Family Information Service, Community Crèches, SPACE groups and Infant Massage.

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Childcare and family information service 

Parents and carers can access comprehensive information and guidance on the different types of childcare and advice on applying for help with childcare costs.

Family support and parenting

Family life can be the most rewarding experience, but it can also be tough.  You can access information about support for families to help with those more challenging times.

Development support for childcare

The Childcare Strategy Team supports the development and delivery of childcare services, including childminders, playgroups, toddler groups and out of school clubs.

Training and careers

If you are thinking about childminding as a career option, are interested in working in childcare or want to develop your skills further, you can access details of training courses, resources and guidance

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Pre Registration Training for Childminders

Interested in becoming a childminder? 
There are still places available on the Pre Registration training course running on Thursday evenings during May and June 2012.
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