Helping parents find dependable home-from-home childcare
Obviously, choosing the person to look after your child while you’re at work is one of the most important decisions a parent can make. At Childminding Ireland we pride ourselves on helping parents find dependable home-from-home childcare where their children can thrive. It’s this family-centric approach, gained over four decades of experience, that makes us the go-to for childminders and parents alike. If you’re looking for dependable, safe and inspiring childcare, we’re here to help.
Why childminding is better?
Why is home-from-home care perfect for Irish families?
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I’m looking for a childminder
You and your family probably have such a good idea of the perfect childminder you could already paint their picture.
Someone who’s perfect for your current needs and will also grow and evolve as your children and family life do.
1. Search our database
As Ireland’s National Childminding Association, we’re also the easiest place to find the childminding support you and your family need. We’re home to the best database in the country and delighted to offer this one-stop shop for parents looking for a childminder.
2. Select a Childminder
It’s a process that may require several visits or contacts. Drawing on the decades of experience we’ve gained working with other parents, we’ve developed a list of questions for childminders.
Our childminders will be only too happy to answer these questions.
3. Written Contract
We also advise that you have a written contract between you and the childminder, including rate of pay, frequency of payment, method of payment, holidays, sickness or absences, opening hours, notice of termination, items to be provided by parents eg. nappies.
Childminding Ireland has also developed detailed information to help our members prepare for meeting parents.
I already have a childminder
I have a question
At Childminding Ireland, we take pride in being an ongoing resource for families using childminding services. So, if you haven’t found the answer to your question here on our website, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. We’d like to help. Simply fill in your details here and we will get back to you.
Parents Tips & Resources
Through forty years of listening, we have come up with a range of helpful ideas for parents who use childminders. There are also some handy tips on parenting here too. But we’re always opening to hearing more. So, if you have an idea for a blog post you’d like to see please drop us a line. In the meantime, visit our blog to explore what we already have.