The Scottish Childminding Association (SCMA) is a charity and membership organisation based in Stirling, Scotland.
SCMA's convenor is Barbara Anne Dennistoun and its chief executive is Graeme McAllister.
The Care Inspectorate regulates childminding services according to the Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 and assesses their quality to make sure they meet the National Care Standards which are published by the Scottish Government.
[3] SCMA's Community Childminding Service provides short-term childcare for families in need.
Community Childminding Services currently operate in Aberdeen, Dumfries and Galloway, Fife, Glasgow, West Lothian and the Scottish Borders.