Govt to trial childminding service for infants up to 18 months old

The Social and Family Development Ministry is testing out a childminding concept for infant care to give parents another option beyond childcare centres and babysitters. Starting in the second half of the year, it will appoint childminding operators to offer services for infants. To keep fees affordable, appointed operators will get funding support from the government, so parents would only need to pay around S$700 each month. ECDA will also work with operators to develop a safety framework.