Nursery World - Childminders and outdoor nurseries in Scotland now able to open to more children

Childminders and fully outdoor nurseries in Scotland are now able to reopen from today (3 June).

Childminders in Scotland can reopen to more children from 3 June

Childminders had closed at the start of the pandemic, except to key workers and vulnerable children.

The move to reopen to more children is part of the first phase of the Scottish Government's four-phase plan for gradually lifting lockdown.

The Scottish Government has also confirmed schools across the country can return from Tuesday 11 August, but other Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) settings will only open when it is safe to do so and the country has moved to Phase 3.

The Scottish Government has published its new public health guidance, alongside the Care Inspectorate and Health Protection Scotland, to support childminders to reopen and operate safely from Wednesday 3 June.

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