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
- develop appropriate Policies and Procedures
- 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
- avail of the Childcare Services Relief with Revenue
- Voluntary Notify (if applicable)
- register with Tusla (if applicable)
- offer the National Childcare Scheme (if applicable)
- remove the isolation often experienced by Childminders
- connect with parents who are seeking childminding care
- have their names included on a public list of Childminders which is made available to parents
You can find your local CCC information at the following link: https://myccc.ie/
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
Childminding guidance during COVID-19
Both the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth and First 5 have tailored information for childminders on there websites.
Guidance is based on the latest public health advice available from the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) in the HSE, which has been approved by the Expert Advisory Group of the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET). The public health advice is subject to ongoing review / updating by the HPSC.
Visit the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth and First 5 for further information
Useful Links
The following resources to support Childminders in developing their business are available from your local CCC:
- Childminding Sample Policies and Procedures
- Childminding Sample Record Keeping Forms
- Guidelines on Planning a Childminding Business in your own home
For further advice and support on becoming a Childminder please contact your local CCC. You can find your local CCC information at the following link.
Other useful links:
National Voluntary Childcare Organisations:
