Síolta Cluster meeting information can be found on Training page or click here

Síolta Standard information can be found on Publications page or click here

Síolta Research links can be found on our links page or click here

 

Registered Nannies - for an application form

CLICK HERE

Factsheet
What is Childminding? How many children are with Childminders? What supports are available?

Contact us

Write to: 9 Bulford Business Campus, Kilcoole, Co Wicklow

Phone:01 287 8466

Fax: 01 287 8465

Email:

info@childminding.ie

Follow us on Twitter:

www.twitter.com/childmindingire

Contacting Childminding Ireland out of hours

Childminders & Parents, out of hours calls to, ph. 01 287 84 66, are recorded on Childminding Ireland's phone message service and are followed up the following day. So if you are pressed for time during 9am - 5pm but need information, please don't hesitate to call and leave a message, including your name and number and a time during the day when it suits you to have a call returned, if applicable.

All e-mail queries sent to info@childminding.ie are also followed up the next day and can be accessed by you at a time most convenient to you.

 
 

RTE TV DOCUMENTARY SEEKS WOMEN WORKING OVER 65

The documentary will follow the lives of 4-5 dynamic, interesting, energetic, good natured women who are still working full time (or part time) and are over the standard retirement age of 65.

If you are interested or know of a suitable working woman contact: Amanda, RTE Documentaries 01 2082723/087 6285134

 

 

 

 

 

Childminding Ireland, the National Association for Childminders, is the only organisation in Ireland dedicated to working for Childminding, providing information, advice and support to Childminders and parents. A Childminder Registered with Childminding Ireland:

  • Is committed to providing a quality Childcare service

    Credit and Debit card payment facility is available for joining or renewing by contacting us on (01) 2878466

     

     

  • Is self-employed, working in their own home
  • Has clearance from their GP
  • Is adequately insured to provide a Childminding service
  • Minds up to 5 pre school children
 

Childminding Ireland has a new poster campaign advertising the benefits of being a Registered Childminder. To download the poster to publise Childminding Ireland in your area click here.

 

 

New to Childminding?

If you have recently been asked to mind a child or have taken children to mind into your home or have started providing childcare in the child/ren's home, then contact info@childminding.ie or ring (01) 287 8466 and Childminding Irelands Services Team will provide you with a helpful information pack on what Childminding Ireland can offer you in your new role.

Grannys and Grandads - minding your Grandkids means you are Childminding! Watch this space for information on your rights, entitlements and tips!

 

CHILDMINDING INSURANCE NOTES:

NOTIFY YOUR INSURERS OF YOUR CHILDMINDING STATUS. For further information click here

Change to annual renewal date for the Childminder's Group Insurance Scheme.

Please note that the renewal date of the Childminder's Group Insurance Scheme has been changed. Commencing in 2010, the annual renewal date for the scheme will be 1st April. Arising from this, your 2009 renewal is for a period of 9 months only, (1st July 2009 - 31st March 2010), and your premium reflected this.
Going forward, renewal to the Childminding Ireland Group Insurance Scheme is annualised and will coincide with renewal of membership to Childminding Ireland.
Remember - be sure to insure and be assured!
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Listing of Resources for Childminders Below:

Childminding Ireland Newsletter

The National Childminding Association of Ireland Ltd., 9 Bulford Business Campus
Kilcoole, Co Wicklow
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Registered in Ireland
Charity Status: CHY11504
Company No: 283469

Childminding Ireland cannot accept liability for any event arising from information or advice provided in good faith by any of its employees.

© Copyright 2008 Childminding Ireland

You are Visitor Number:

The International Family Day Care Conference was a resounding success. To view the Conference Gallery and download Presentations from the Conference click www.ifdco.com

Minister launches Childminding Ireland New Registered Nanny Membership for a Nanny application form call 01 2878466, for press release click here

Membership Offers:

Loyalty Scheme for Members:

If you joined Childminding Ireland in 2007 you will recieve a 50%Discount on your membership fee in 2010.Just a little ‘Thank You’ for your loyalty, to Childminding Ireland, your Professional
Support Organisation.

Motor Insurance Scheme

Childminding Ireland has negotiated a Group Motor Insurance Scheme specifically for Childminders at discounted rates. The scheme is open to all Members of Childminding Ireland.

  • Automatic cover for Childminders bringing children out and about
  • Protected no claims discount
  • Personal accident benefit for driver and occupants
  • Children's car seats automatically replaced after any accident
  • Cover for personal effects and clothing
  • Breakdown Assist
  • Group discount

For further details contact us or Kidd Insurances on (01) 207 9400

NEW 12% AND 8% DISCOUNTS TO KIDD INSURANCE FOR CHILDMINDERS ANNOUNCED AT CHILDMINDING CONFERENCE CONTACT KIDD FOR DETAILS AT 01 2079400 OR CLICK HERE

 

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NEW BENEFIT TO JOINING CHILDMINDING IRELAND:

Childminding Ireland Member Benefits Package!. Click here for a range of Hotel, Clowns, Play Centres, Mud Baths, Beauty Discounts, Toys and Training Discounts negotiated on behalf of Childminding Ireland Associate, General and Registered Members.

EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION SCHEME

See Training Section

For further information on this scheme click here for the Guidelines from the Office for the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs or click here for link to website.

TAX UPDATE:

Keeping Records and Submitting Tax Returns Report Click Here

Making your PRSI Contributions Update click here