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Article from Irish Independent 4.5.10 entitled 'Taxman goes after Women who Mind Children' Click here.

Note from Patricia Murray, CEO, Childminding Ireland in response to article - 'This is not a new tax, Childminding Ireland has always recommended that Childminders pay RSI contributions to the state to entitle them to state banefits and contibute to the Irish economy. The only recent change is that it will now be collected by the Revenue Commissioners as oppose to Dept of Social portection (formerly the Dept of Social Welfare) for a more efficient collection.'

Press Release from Revenue Commissioners on Tax/PRSI for Childminders 5.5.10 Click here

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Launch of Survey Results and National Childminding Week March 20th - 26th, 2010. For full press release click here

International Family Day Care Conference a resounding Success. For a message from the outgoing President Click here.

ECCE Scheme - Free Pre-school Year - EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION SCHEME

The launch of the ECCE scheme is an important move for the childcare industry in Ireland.

For criteria for Childminders please click here.

Under this scheme, Childcare providers will be paid a fee by the state for each child registered for Early Child Care & Education so that it is free of charge to the parents of children in the qualifying age-group.

Childminders may participate in this scheme subject to certain conditions. Information on eligibility and the process can be found on the Childminding Ireland website at www.childminding.ie/home . The OMCYA Help Line is 1890 303039 and queries can also be directed to childcare_mail@health.gov.ie

Late applications from childcare providers who wish to take part in the Free Pre-school Year under the ECCE Scheme are being accepted. Contact your City or County Childcare Committee for information on the procedure.

General information on the new Scheme, together with answers to the most frequently asked questions can be assessed through the OMCYA website on www.omcya.ie or click here.

Síolta, the National Quality Accreditation Programme

All childcare settings participating in the ECCE Scheme are required to adhere to the principles of Síolta, the National Quality Accreditation Programme relevant to the particular childcare setting, and help with this is available.

Childminding Ireland is establishing a set of training and supports to help all Childminders with the Síolta process. Please e-mail Fionnuala@childminding.ie or phone (01) 287 8466 for further information.

January 2009:

Reviewed Tax information for Childminders prepared by Childminding Ireland. See forms in Publications, Accounting and Tax for Childminders

Press Releases December 2008>>>:

Childminding Ireland Launches a Business Guide for Lone Parents - A New Year, A New Career for 2009

Childminding Ireland Launches a Non Irish Nationals Information Leaflet on their eligibility, benefits and consideration prior to becoming a Registered Childminder.

Special "Childminding Relief" for Childminders announced in Budget.