Find out about the types of childcare available for children aged 5 to 14 years.
Choosing childcare is an important step for any parent or carer. Finding the "right" option - the one that is right for you, your child and that fits in with your work, study or family life - can be challenging.
Whatever type of childcare arrangement you choose, you need to be confident that your child will be well looked after, happy and safe, in a stimulating environment where they can learn and develop through play.
There are various options for childcare for school-age children in the different areas of Perth and Kinross during school term time and over the holidays. The determining factor is usually finding a service which is based in or drops children off at/picks them up from the school your child attends.
For full details of childcare services in your area, view our 'Find my nearest childcare providers' webpage. The Care Inspectorate website provides details on gradings and inspection reports for registered services.
Out-of-school care
Out-of-school clubs offer childcare after school hours during term time, usually until 6pm. Some clubs also run on in-service days, during school holidays and before school. Kids Clubs offer childcare after school; some services also operate during school holidays or in-service days. There are ten Kids Clubs and six Wraparound Care services across the Perth and Kinross area; details for these can be found by viewing our 'Find my nearest childcare providers' webpage.
Wraparound Care (WAC) services offer childcare for those aged three years to Primary 7, after-school hours for primary-age children, and full day care during school holidays and on in-service days.
View our 'Kids Clubs and Wraparound Care services' webpage for full details of our out-of-school care services.
Breakfast Clubs
Breakfast Clubs care for children on school premises before the start of school each morning. Most Breakfast Clubs are run by us and offer a healthy breakfast as well as supervised activities. Check if your school offers a Breakfast Club by viewing our 'Find my nearest childcare providers' webpage.
Childminders
A childminder looks after children in the childminder's own home and can often provide very flexible care. There are currently 83 registered childminders in Perth and Kinross, most of whom offer care for school-age children in their local area. You can find your nearest childminder by viewing our 'Find my nearest childcare providers' webpage.
If you might be interested in becoming a childminder yourself, view details of childminder training courses run by our Childcare Strategy Team.
Nurseries
Some nurseries offer care for school-age children during term time and in school holidays, please check our 'Find my nearest childcare providers' webpage.
