Childminding
Question 1: Are Childminders required to have Garda Vetting?
All Tusla registered Childminders must have Garda Vetting, but best practice would indicate that all Childminders and their emergency backup contact should be Garda Vetted.
Follow the link below for further details on Garda Vetting through Tusla for Childminders:
| No. of preschool children cared for (0 – 6 years) | Maximum no of school age children than can be cared for (6+ yrs) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 12 |
| 1 | 10 |
| 2 | 7 |
| 3 | 5 |
| 4 | 2 |
| 5 | 1 |
Question 2: Do you need a qualification to register as a Childminder with Tusla?
Childminders who wish to register their Childminding Service with Tusla need to complete the Pre-Registration Training programme, the Tusla Children First E-Learning programme and First Aid Training.
Pre-Registration Training Programme is run by KKCCC’s Childminding Development Officer, to book a place contact 087-4310471 or [email protected]
| No. of pre-school children being cared for | Maximum no. of school age children |
|---|---|
| 1 | 5 |
| 2 | 4 |
| 3* | 3* |
Question 3: Do Childminder’s need insurance?
All Childminders should ensure that the childminding service is adequately insured, evidenced by a current certificate of insurance. Childminders who are registered with Tusla are obliged to adhere to the requirements as outlined in the Quality and Regulatory Framework.
For Childminders working from their own home, Childminding Insurance is important for their own protection. Many home insurance policies cover childminding for up to 2 children, which may be extended to mind up to 6 children. For specific childminding insurance, there are policies, such as that offered by Childminding Ireland, which are tailored packages for minding up to 6 children.
