The Scottish Childcare website is funded by the Executive to support the information held by the childcare information services. The Childcare Information Services (ChIS) are a vital source of good quality, up to date information, primarily to help parents who are looking for childcare to find local services which suit their needs. The information services are based in and operated by each local authority. As part of the Childcare Strategy each authority is required to collect and provide information on services available to children.
The website holds a range of both local and national information on childcare provision and initiatives as well as information on pre-school education and parental support.