The Executive works closely with the Care Commission and Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Education (HMIE) to promote high quality provision of daycare services for children under the age of 16, whether pre-school establishments, nurseries, after-school clubs, or childminding services. The regulation and inspection framework ensures services conform to the legislation laid out in the Regulation of Care (Scotland) Act 2001 and the appropriate National Care Standards. We are constantly reviewing methods of care and learning to ensure the best possible start for Scotland's children.