About - SCA Childcare

About SCA Childcare

Supporting Childminders Across the UK

Practical help, expert advice, and friendly support for every childminder.

Our History

Suffolk Childcare Agency (SCA) is led by a team of Early Years Professionals with over 38 years of expertise in the childcare sector, including the management of a large-scale childminding setting. Since our founding in Suffolk in 2016, we have grown to serve families across a wide area of the country.

Our Values

We are committed to providing childminders with comprehensive, efficient, and valuable support, ensuring they deliver the highest quality childcare to children and their families.

At SCA, exceptional childcare means more than just education. It’s about nurturing each child’s personal development and well-being. Our approach promotes a supportive environment where children are encouraged to thrive and grow, preparing them for a smooth transition to school.

Our Vision

At SCA, children are at the core of everything we do. Our mission is to help every child reach their full potential and give them the best start in life. We believe in creating a safe, nurturing, and fun environment where learning and development go hand-in-hand.

By fostering high expectations and constantly improving our childcare practices, we aim to raise the standard of early education. Our vision is to empower childminders to provide outstanding childcare for every child in their care.

Our Aims and Objectives

With decades of experience, SCA is uniquely equipped to offer top-tier, regulated childminding services to childminders and the family and children in their care. We provide thorough, ongoing training and support to both new and experienced childminders, ensuring they can offer excellent care.

Quality Childcare and Learning

We are committed to helping childminders create safe, inclusive environments where children thrive and learn with confidence.

Ensure a safe, secure environment for children to develop essential skills
Maintain high standards of childcare that build trust and confidence
Promote equality and treat all children and families with respect
Keep parents informed through regular feedback and updates

Support for Childminders

We offer structured, ongoing support that helps childminders succeed at every stage of their journey.

Provide structured support at every stage of a childminder’s career
Assign dedicated agency managers to help childminders grow professionally
Conduct regular quality assurance checks and inspections

Safeguarding and Compliance

Safeguarding is central to everything we do. We ensure all registered childminders meet the highest safety and compliance standards.

Safeguard all children through robust recruitment and training
Ensure compliance with DBS checks for all individuals in childcare settings
Empower childminders to follow safeguarding procedures and work with external agencies

Our Mission

SCA’s mission is to uplift the standards of early education by helping childminders offer the best possible care. Through our strong support system, we are actively reversing the decline in childminders and expanding our reach across the UK to help meet the increasing demand for high-quality childcare.

Meet The Team

At SCA Childcare, our team is made up of passionate Early Years professionals with decades of hands-on experience. We are dedicated to supporting childminders with practical advice, expert guidance, and a personal approach. Every member of our team plays a vital role in helping childminders deliver outstanding care and achieve success.