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, 01 2878466, are recorded on Childminding Ireland's phone message service and are followed up the next working 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, number and a time during the day when it suits you to have a call returned.

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

'Notified' Membership for Voluntarily and Statutorily Notified Childminders!

Recently Childminding Ireland launched an initiative to offer the Childminding Group Insurance Scheme to Statutorily or Voluntarily Notified Childminders by inviting them to join Childminding Ireland for a reduced annual membership fee of €20.

For more information Click here

To download an application form Click here

and/or to receive an Notified Childminder Application pack please contact Childminding Ireland on: (01) 287 84 66 / 086 853 03 03 or email info@childminding.ie

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For clarification on criteria to qualify for higher Capitation Grant click here. This is especially important for Childminders currently undertaking FETAC training.

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KIDD Insurance has announced a new, free review for Childminding Ireland Members. This new scheme has been designed to facilitate a complete financial
assessment of all insurance (including health), savings and pension arrangements.
CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION

Start Strongs Childcare Vision 2020 Read it here

 

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
  • 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 Irelands poster campaign advertising the benefits of being a Registered Childminder 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 and tips!

Play tips for Grandparents, click here

Article from Irish Independent 10.5.11 entitled 'The Rise of Granny Nannies' click here

 

CHILDMINDING INSURANCE NOTES:

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

Listing of Resources for Childminders Below:

Grants Note:

The Childminder's Development Grant has been discontinued.

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

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Minister Fitzgerald with John Roche at the Launch of National Chilminding Week 2011

Membership Offers:

Loyalty Scheme for Members:

If you joined Childminding Ireland in 2007 you will recieve a 50%Discount on your membership fee in 2011.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

The Universal Social Charge [USC] and PRSI - Budget 2010

The Universal Social Charge[USC] came into effect on the 1st January 2011 and applies to all individuals if their gross income exceeds the threshold of €4,004 per annum (€77 per week). Once you exceed this limit then you pay on the full amount.
However, the USC does not apply to Childminders who are eligible to claim the Childminder's Tax Relief of €15,000 per annum as they derive their income from a source that is classified as exempt income.

For further information click here or go to www.revenue.ie by clicking 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.

Keeping Records and Submitting Tax Returns Report Click Here