EduNanny® Childminding in Singapore: Care Close to Home

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EduNanny’s childminding pilot at a glance

EduNanny by Butler is an ECDA-appointed childminding pilot operator. The programme provides another care option alongside licensed infant care centres.

Check ECDA’s eligibility guidance and the current EduNanny service page. Locations, vacancies and agreed care times should be confirmed with our team.

What “care close to home” means

Pilot care takes place in the childminder’s home or an agreed community setting. It can be convenient when a suitable location fits your family’s route, but proximity and availability depend on the places open at the time of enquiry.

Care in your own home is arranged separately through Private Nanny Services. ECDA explains this distinction in its guidance on pilot care settings.

Before deciding, meet the childminder and visit the setting. Look at feeding and sleep arrangements, the space for safe play and how handovers work. Ask how the day is organised when infants need different things at the same time.

Little moments to talk, move and discover

A small group creates opportunities for individual observation. The value comes from how the childminder uses that attention: noticing an infant’s cues and readiness, responding warmly and offering manageable activities.

Observe what is emerging

A baby may look towards a voice, reach for a book or experiment with a new sound. These observations help choose an activity that meets the child where they are that day.

Offer playful practice

Respond to babbling, name familiar objects, share a picture book or offer suitable floor play. Feeding, rest and comfort remain part of the day; play should fit the infant’s alertness and willingness to engage.

Extend when ready

A familiar activity can grow with a new word, another page or a different safe object to explore. The next step follows the child’s readiness, rather than a fixed performance target.

Safety, dignity and parents as partners

The EduNanny® Oath expresses our responsibility for children’s safety, wellbeing and dignity, alongside integrity, confidentiality and professional accountability. Families should be able to connect these principles with practical routines.

• Prepared caregivers: EduNanny’s pilot service includes background and pre-deployment medical checks, infant first aid, basic infant care and food-hygiene training.
• A shared care brief: Discuss feeds, sleep, allergies, comfort cues and parent contact details before care begins.
• Useful updates: Agree how daily feeding, rest, play and concerns will be communicated.
• Clear collection: Confirm authorised adults and how changes to pickup are documented.
• Privacy: Ask how records, photographs and camera access are managed.
• Contingency planning: Ask how the team responds when a childminder becomes unavailable or an infant becomes unwell.

Ask about the nap camera provision

EduNanny’s current pilot policy provides a nap camera above the baby’s cot. Discuss access arrangements, privacy and the limits of coverage with the team. Camera provision supports communication; it does not replace direct supervision or incident reporting.

Review daily care policies

Read the pilot’s parent information before enrolment. The service has a No Sick Child Policy, does not administer medication during care and keeps infants within the agreed care setting during service hours. Ask the team how the attendance, return-to-care, feeding and collection policies apply to your infant.

Two care options, with clear terms

The current EduNanny pilot service page lists S$16.50 for a 5-hour day and S$33 for a 10-hour day, before GST, for eligible pilot care. Confirm the applicable total, billable days and any additional charges before committing.

Subscription placement

Subscription care provides a guaranteed placement under the agreed plan until the infant turns 18 months old. A S$1,000 security deposit and enrolment terms apply. Early withdrawal can incur S$200 for each remaining contract month; notice affects how the deposit is treated. Review the full agreement, including any trial, refund and withdrawal provisions.

Day-use / ad hoc care

Day-use care is booked for specific dates, subject to capacity. No deposit is required, and it does not reserve an ongoing place. Confirm the available dates and the terms that apply to the booking.

Using CDA funds

CDA funds can be used for eligible pilot service fees, subject to eligibility and the account balance. The subscription deposit is paid separately by bank transfer or PayNow. CDA eligibility for pilot fees does not automatically apply to private nanny or other EduNanny services.

Four steps towards a confident start

1. Share your needs. Tell us your infant’s age, preferred neighbourhood, start date and care hours.
2. Shape the care brief. Discuss feeding, sleep, comfort, allergies and the routines that matter at home.
3. Meet your care match. Explore the proposed childminder and setting, visit and ask about the available trial arrangement.
4. Confirm and settle in. Review eligibility, fees, policies and enrolment terms, then agree how to stay connected.

For subscription enrolment, a five-day trial can be arranged after a visit, subject to availability and agreed terms. Confirm the details with the team before assuming a trial or place is reserved.