Vision, Mission & Goals

An Ireland in which childminding flourishes resulting in profound benefits for children, families and communities.

A childcare environment in which childminders have parity of esteem, access to supports, training and equitable inclusion in policy and in practice.

At Childminding Ireland, we offer information and 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.

Offer meaningful support to childminders.

Effectively inform parents, policy makers and the wider public on the unique benefits of childminding as a professional childcare service.

Lobby decision makers on issues facing childminding.

Continue to develop the effectiveness of the organisation in realising its vision.