Supporting Childminders
Childminding Ireland is the National Childminding Association and proud to be the home of childminding in Ireland.
We are a not for profit organisation set up and run by former childminders. Our sole focus is childminding and we’ve spent decades championing the cause of childminders in this country.
What is childminding?
A childminder is someone who looks after other people’s children in the childminder’s own home. Crucially, the maximum number of children a childminder can mind in their home at any one time, is six. This means that, unlike those in centre-based childcare, children who attend childminders are minded in small groups.
Siblings of different ages can be minded together, which makes everything feel more natural to children. Best of all, it takes place in a real home, created by the childminder and their family so that children feel at home. Childminding really is home from home care.
Where do I find support?
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Advice
Need guidance or support on a particular childminding issue? We are here to help!
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Training
Training & practical webinars for childminders
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Top Tips
Read our top tips here
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Network
Members get support from other childminders in our closed Facebook Group
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Resources
Access our blog for helpful articles. Links & publications.
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Out of Hours
Confidential help line open out of office hours. Operated by trained childminders.