Under ECDA’s published Childminding Pilot guidance, a childminder can care for a maximum of three infants or children under 12 at any one time.
ECDA says childminders may also be looking after their own infants or children and are expected to disclose those arrangements. Parents should check directly with the operator or childminder.
For Punggol families, ask how many children would actually be present during your proposed booking and how the caregiver’s own children fit the arrangement. Do not assume a pilot booking means exclusive one-to-one care.
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Read the full answer, not just the number
The ECDA FAQ on childminders caring for their own children places the disclosure information alongside the maximum number.
Ask the operator to explain how the limit applies to the specific group. Avoid treating it as three pilot infants plus additional children under 12.
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Clarify the actual care group
Ask how many children are expected at the times you need and whether that number changes through the day. Ask about the age mix without requesting other families’ personal information.
A useful question is: “How will the routine work when children need different things at the same time?” Request an explanation of the proposed arrangement rather than assuming that every group operates identically.
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Check changes and communication
Ask how you will be told about changes affecting your booking and whom to contact if you are uncertain about the care group.
Keep the answer with the agreed hours and terms. The official FAQ describes a maximum; it does not confirm current availability, the composition of a particular group or an individual caregiver’s suitability.
Information checked on 18 October 2026. Confirm current pilot requirements, availability and the details of your arrangement with the appointed operator.
