Childminding
The National Action Plan for Childminding is a pathway to be developed over the next 8 years that sets out steps towards regulation, support and subsidies, for all paid, non-relative childminders. The Action Plan will involve change and significant benefits for childminders, children and the families using their services.
The aim of the Action Plan is to provide greater recognition for childminding and to support childminders in their work of providing high quality early learning and care and school age childcare, thus supporting child development and learning outcomes and helping families.
- avail of relevant up to date childminding information
- access to Pre-Registration Training
- access funding supports such as The Childminding Development Grant and Learner Fund Bursary for Childminders
- participate in local network opportunities with other Childminders
- avail of local training opportunities
- information on the Childcare Services Relief with Revenue
- register with Tusla
- support in offering the National Childcare Scheme (if applicable)
- connect with parents who are seeking childminding care
- have their names included on a public list of Childminders which is made available to parents
Childminding Ireland
Childminding Ireland is the national childminding body, who offer support to childminders so that they can provide best quality childcare in a home-from-home setting for the benefit of children, their families and their communities.
Visit the Childminding Ireland website for further information
Useful Links
Useful links:
National Voluntary Childcare Organisations:
