PuddleDucks is Ireland’s leading online specialist of 100% waterproof clothing for all the family. Set up in 2005, PuddleDucks is a small, family run company based in Cork. Their Swedish designed children’s waterproof clothes have been made specifically for children’s needs. As well as being 100% waterproof, the colourful clothes are soft, lightweight and comfortable to wear – waterproofs that children will enjoy wearing! And because they are durable and machine washable they’re perfect for busy parents and carers too! Their adult range of outdoor clothing includes waterproof jackets and trousers for everyday wear as well as a range of specialised, hardwearing clothes for outdoor work.

PuddleDucks are delighted to offer members of Childminding Ireland a 10% discount off any item in their Children's Range of gear. If ordering online use the code "childminding2010" at checkout. If ordering by phone simply quote your membership number.

PuddleDucks Contact Details: Website:- www.puddleducks.ie

Phone: 021 437 2917

WoodenToys.ie carry a large selection of quality wooden toys and games carefully selected for their educational, developmental and play value. We carry quality brands such as Pintoy, Branching Out, Eichhorn and and SEVI, toy makers with long established and mature traditions in wooden toy making. They are the product of many years, in some cases, centuries, of experience. The end result is a range of quality toys which appeal to children and hold their interest for longer.

We understand that quality and durability are key concerns for toys placed in a multi-child environment. Investing in WoodenToys.ie quality will pay off in the long run.

A discount of 10% is available for those in the child care sector.

Contact:

www.woodentoys.ie

www.softandcuddly.ie

www.toysonline.ie

Shannon Oaks Hotel and County Club

15% discount off both our general and special offer rates on our Self-Catering Suites and Lodges to all Associate, General and Registered Members of Childminding Ireland.

The Suites:
Located on the grounds of the hotel, on the edge of the woods, the suites can accommodate 4 and feature have two large bedrooms, two bathrooms, spacious kitchen/living area and TVs in all rooms. Complimentary use of our leisure facilities.

The Lodges:
Our ever-popular lodges feature fully fitted kitchens and large, open plan living areas opening out onto private decking. With 5 bedrooms and the capacity to accommodate up to 10 people, the lodges offer the perfect home-from-home for groups and large families. See our website for full details.

Facilities:
On-site facilities include bar, restaurants, extensive leisure centre featuring 20m pool, childrens’ pools, gym, sauna and jacuzzi and FREE kids clubs during summer and midterm breaks.

Family-friendly local attractions: Portumna Castle and Forest Park, go-karting, pet farms, equestrian centres, cruises on the Shannon and much, much more. For more information on local attractions click here

Bookings and further information:
Tel: (090) 974 1777 E-Mail: sales@shannonoaks.ie

Web: www.shannonoaks.ie

To avail of the discount, members must mention the discount scheme when booking. The offer is valid until 31st December 2010.

For a detailed Brochure click here

VHI Childminding Ireland Group Scheme

Please find attached application form to apply for the Childminding Ireland Group Scheme giving members of Childmiding Ireland a 10% reduction on health insurance.

VHI Groups Application Form

VHI ONE PLAN

VHI ONE - KIDS FREE PLAN

Also attached is information on One Plan Plus - please note children are free of charge for the year on this plan providing it is purchased during the months of August or September 2010.

For further information conatc VHI

VHI Healthcare,
VHI House,
Abbey Street,
Dublin 1.

The River Lee Hotel, (formerly Jurys Cork Hotel), a four star luxury hotel, located just minutes walk from the lively city centre is now offer members a 10% discount on our best available rates. This 182 bedroom modern hotel has a state of the art leisure centre, spa and private terrace for total relaxation. Secure car park facilities on site. For further information log onto www.doylecollection.com

Romantic Getaway - 2 BB 1D with champagne and Chocolates and a late check out. 15% off spa treatments also available.

Tel: 090 6451000 Web: www.sheratonathlonehotel.com

Email: reservations@sheratonathlonehotel.com

The 4 Star Sheraton Athlone Hotel is located beside the new Athlone Town Centre shopping centre giving it prime location and only 90 minutes from Dublin. Exceptional cuisine and family friendly facilities with leisure centre and Spa makes Sheraton Athlone Hotel the perfect choice for a family hotel break in Ireland.

2010 Members Discount: Book 2 or more nights in Sheraton Athlone Hotel and receive a complimentary gift.

Choose one of the following:

A €30 voucher off pampering treatments
A round of Golf for 1 person
A boat trip for up to 2 adults and 2 kids (seasonal)
T&C’s: Minimum 2 night stay. 1 voucher per booking. Availability in the Spa must be checked prior to booking with a minimum spend of €80. Subject to availability. Valid until 31/12/2010.

Galway Bay Hotel

Tel: 091 520520 Web: www.galwaybayhotel.com Email: info@galwaybayhotel.com

The 4 Star Award Winning Galway Bay Hotel is ideally situated in Salthill overlooking Galway Bay and the Clare Hills and offers breath taking views of the magnificent coastline and off shore islands. Exceptional cuisine and family friendly facilities with leisure centre and Beauty Rooms makes Galway Bay Hotel the perfect choice for a family hotel break in Ireland.

2010 Members Discount: Book 2 or more nights in Galway Bay Hotel and receive a complimentary gift.

Choose one of the following:

A €30 voucher off pampering treatments
A round of Golf for 1 person
A boat trip for up to 2 adults and 2 kids (seasonal)
T&C’s: Minimum 2 night stay. 1 voucher per booking. Availability in the Beauty Salon must be checked prior to booking with a minimum spend of €80. Subject to availability. Valid until 31/12/2010.

The Penguin Kids Activity Camp runs throughout midterm breaks, bank holidays and festive periods for 4-12 year olds.

Downhill House Hotel
Ballina
Co Mayo
Tel: +353 (0) 96 21033
Email: info@downhillhotel.ie
www.downhillhotel.ie

Childminding Ireland members can avail of a further 10% discount to rates and special offers.

One of the finest Hotels in Mayo, The Downhill House Hotel is located on the banks of the Brosna River, tributary of the famous River Moy, on the outskirts of the bustling town of Ballina, Co Mayo. Over the years, it has evolved into a hotel of excellent repute through a sensitive & tasteful expansion plan under the careful eye of the Moylett family

The Hodson Bay Hotel in Athlone

Hodson Bay Hotel Tel: 090 6442000 Web: www.hodsonbayhotel.com

Email: info@hodsonbayhotel.com

The 4 Star Award Winning Hodson Bay Hotel is located just 5 minutes from Athlone town in Ireland’s Lakeland’s and enjoys superb views over Lough Ree and the surrounding countryside. Exceptional cuisine and family friendly facilities with leisure centre and Spa makes Hodson Bay Hotel the perfect choice for a family hotel break in Ireland.

2010 Members Discount: Book 2 or more nights in Hodson Bay Hotel and receive a complimentary gift. Choose one of the following:

A €30 voucher off pampering treatments
A round of Golf for 1 person
A boat trip for up to 2 adults and 2 kids (seasonal)
T&C’s: Minimum 2 night stay. 1 voucher per booking. Availability in the Spa must be checked prior to booking with minimum spend of €80. Subject to availability. Valid until 31/12/2010.

The Penguin Kids Activity Camp runs throughout midterm breaks, bank holidays and festive periods for 4-12 year olds

Sligo Park Hotel and Leisure Club

A warm welcome awaits you at the Sligo Park Hotel and Leisure Club, a contemporary styled hotel in lush landscaped parkland, just off the N4 and one mile from the vibrant town of Sligo. 137 luxurious bedrooms, bar and restaurant serving the best of local ingredients, superb health and leisure club, Wi Fi throughout and conference and banqueting for 520 delegates

Childminding Ireland Members Offer: 19th Jan to 23rd Dec’10 - 10% off best available rate for leisure break. Minimin 2 night stay. Also recieve Compimentary bottle of house wine.

NOTE: Guest must mention Childminding Ireland at time of booking. Rates subject to availability.

Offers not available in conjunction with any other and are subject to availability. Rates include full use of the Health and Leisure Club.

Hotel Details:
Sligo Park Hotel and Leisure Club.
Ph: (071) 9190400
E-mail: sligo@leehotels.com
www.sligopark.com

Childminding Ireland discount available

The Ice House | The Quay Ballina |Co Mayo
T: 096 23500 | www.theicehouse.ie |chill@theicehouse.ie

The Ice House is a four star luxury hotel, located in Ballina, Co Mayo. It is located in a truly iconic building commanding a prime stretch of the River Moy. It has 32 ultra luxury bedrooms and suites, Chill Spa with its five treatment rooms, and Thermal Area, and Pier Restaurant and Bar. it was newly awarded membership of Irelands Blue Book, and Best New Business in the Mayo Business Awards, as well as accredited on the Conde Nast Hot New Places to stay 2008.

Pontoon Bridge Hotel
Pontoon
Co Mayo
Tel: +353 (0) 94 9256120
Email: breeta@pontoonbridge.com
www.pontoonbridge.com

Situated between the shores of Lough Cullen & Lough Conn, Pontoon Bridge Hotel boasts some of the finest breathing views.. A wonderful location for privacy & inspiration...a place to experience the real 'Cead Mile Failte' by the Geary Family. "The only thing we overlook is the lake"

Health and Safety Training from Sim 2 Learn training centres nationwide at a 10% discount for Childminding Ireland members. Contact Caroline Dowling or Niel Fraser at 1890 344 344 or look up www.sim2learn.ie

To see other trianing offered by Sim2learn click here

Vision Training -

For all Vision Courses contact Aislinn Brennan, Vision Training, Drummond House, Pembroke, Carlow at 086 1704157

TUMBLE JUNGLE - Bunree Road, Ballina, Co Mayo
Tel: +353 (0) 96 76637
Email: tumblejungle.ie
www.tumblejungle.ie

TUMBLE JUNGLE Ireland's Largest Indoor Playcentre is located in Ballina, Co Mayo "were kids go wild". With an amazing 13,500 sq ft, it is the ultimate in children's entertainment, designed specifically with children and parents in mind, and it guarantees fun filled entertainment where children are free to "run wild" in the Jungle Themed Playcentre.

Childminding Ireland members every Wednesday & Thursday morning between 10am-12noon
€7 per two pre-school children, €10 per three pre-school children with a free cuppa & homemade scone

Also further Discount Offer 20% for Childminding Ireland Members n all the other days between 10am-12noon

Toby World - www.tobyworld.ie

Childminding Ireland members of €5 entry Mon - Fri before 2pm (normal price €8).In addition all attending receive a complimentary Tea or Coffee.

Contact: Ken Tobin, Toby World, www.tobyworld.ie, 066-7192469
A World of Fun for All the Family

Zoom Adventure Play

Childminding Ireland Members rate of €5.00 per child upon production of Childminding Ireland ID.

Contact: Josephine Lloyd,
Zoom Adventure Play
Greystones,
Co Wicklow
085 1297031

Jungle Mania

Discount for Childminding Ireland members available in Jungle Mania, Kilcoole, Co Wicklow, €5 per child for unlimited play

Kidzone - Williamstown, Waterford

Childminding Ireland members recieve a reduced fee of €6 per child into Kidzone - softplay area (for 1 & half hour play time). The centre is open from 11am - 6pm daily. Refreshments are available to buy and the Diner is open at set times for hot food.

This discounted price is not available on Weekends, bank holidays or during the school holidays.

www.leisurezone.ie
051 872466

ENRG Rathcoole - Family Entertainment Centre
Fun play for children aged 1 up to 12 years for €6

4 Level Play Structure including Spider Zone, Rock Climbing Wall, Dark Slide, Football pitch, Ball shooters

Café Kalm located on premises

Contact 01 4019033 or email us @ play@enrg.ie, www.enrg.ie
ENRG, Block M, Grants Road, Greenogue Business Park, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin

Voya Seaweed Baths
Strandhill
Co Sligo
Tel: +353 (0) 71 91 68686
Email: info@voya.ie
www.voya.ie

Relax back into a bath full of hot seawater and steamed seaweed. The heat releases all the seaweed's rich, silky, essential oils so your body feels smooth, buoyant & luxurious. Tiredness, tensions, aches & pains slip away. Patrons have private rooms, each with it's own Victorian cast iron bath, and towels are provided.

Discount Offer: 10% off Seaweed Baths Monday - Friday

Seaweed Baths
Enniscrone
Co Sligo
Tel: +353 (0) 96 36238
Email: christinekilcullen@hotmail.com
www.kilcullenseaweedbaths.ie

A bath full of hot sea water with seaweed added… the ultimate bathing experience, and towels are provided. Seawater is pumped in from the unpolluted seawaters of the Atlantic that lap the shore just a stones throw away from your bathroom

Discount Offer: Cost Single Room €24 - Members Special Rate €20
Cost Double Room €42 - Members Special Rate €35

Specialist Crafts Ireland
Liosban Retail Centre
PO Box 314
Tuam Road
Galway
Tel: +353 (0) 91 768 809
Email: office@specialistcrafts.ie
www.specialcrafts.ie

Irelands largest supplier of Art, Craft & Design Materials
Great value - Extensive range - Unique products - Expert advice

Discount Offer: 5% off list price to members of Childminding Ireland
(Except the PO16 range of cartridge paper which is already heavily discounted)

Kiddie Care Supplies would like to offer Childminding Ireland members a 10% discount on all Kiddiecare products.

Contact Ruth Mathews at sales@kiddiecare.ie or see the products on www.kiddiecare.ie

059 9159791

No delivery Charges

The Right Start 5% wooden toy discount at www.therightstart.ie

Click here for the new value craft packs available

Click here for Children Furniture Brochure

Colorful Sturdy Table and Chairs

Contact : Deirdre, Cleverkids

26 Redleaf Business Park :Turvey Business Centre : Donabate : Co. Dublin.

Telephone Locall : 0818 300271 Fax : 0818 313004

email : deirdre@cleverkids.ie

Project Bubbles

10% discount on resource packs for childcare professionals www.projectbubbles.com

Carrie@projectbubbles.com

06506833066

Safety Mate: is predominately a first aid training and supplies company. We have sourced a new product that will be useful to every crèche and childminder it is a hand held talking first aid device. It can be used as in addition to certified training to keep people refreshed as it talks you through what to do in an emergency. It covers over 30 first aid emergencies including infant, child and adult cpr and choking which adhere to Irish heart foundation guidelines. This is a very useful piece of equipment for any child minding business.

There would also be a price discount for Childminding Ireland members.

You can visit our web site on www.safetymate.ie for more information and also a demo is available there.

Contact: Marion Morrissey
Safe Aid Training
tel: +353 (0)87 6735565
web: www.safeaid.ie

Haute Mama Boutique!

The in-the-know place to go for maternity fashions. Look around and you'll see great maternity clothes that can't be found anywhere else in the United Kingdom or Ireland. Our maternity collection has selections from the hottest maternity designers around. We have an eye for comfort, quality, value and cut that flatters your pregnant figure. Enjoy shopping at www.hautemama.ie

Customer Service & Contact Information

Hours: Monday through Sunday – 9am to 10pm

Republic of Ireland: Lo-Call 1890 987 101

By Email: info@hautemama.co.uk

First Impressions are a company which specialise in taking hands and feet sculptures of babies and young children. It is a unique way of capturing those special memories while they are still young. Babies grow so quickly and the sculptures are a truly magical way of remembering how adorable their little hands and feet once were. Each detail is captured, from the wrinkles on their feet to the shape of their fingernails. The casting material used is of the highest quality which ensures the best outcome of the sculptures. The quality of First Impressions hand and feet sculptures are unmatched.

All frames are customised to meet your individual needs. An extensive range of colours of both frames and background colours are available to cater to every taste. You are guaranteed that your unique piece of artwork will be a treasured keepsake for many years to come.

First Impressions pride themselves in offering not only the best quality products but also great service. Their staff are always friendly and interested in helping you because they love what they do. Gift certificates are available and are the ideal gift for all occasions.

If you are interested in having your own First Impression created, you can make an appointment by ringing 086 2363367 or e-mailing firstimpressionsireland@gmail.com

Childminding Ireland discount applies, just mention your membership number

Clown and Magic Tricks - Contact Paul Furey at Really Grand Events

Childminding Ireland Members recieve a 10% discount on 2 hour standard packages