- Have any questions?
- Tel: 094 96 22540
- Email: info@roscommonchildcare.ie
A Childminder, single-handedly takes care of pre-school children (children under 6 years of age and not yet in primary school), including the childminder’s own children, in the childminder’s home. A childminder can provide for a maximum of 5 children at any one time, including their own children under the age of 6 or not yet in primary school (Child Care Act 1991).
The Department of Children, Equality, Diversity, Integration and Youth Launched the National Action Plan for Childminding 2021-2028 in April 2021. Click on the links below for more information in relation to the plan.
Website full URL – https://www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/df207-national-action-plan-for-childminding-2021-2028/
Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/nationalactionplanforchildminding
YouTube channel – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCbDzj7-W-ptvqOFk0ysiYQ
NAPC video ENG – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnRYczchryY&t=8s
NAPC video GA – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuiR66nvTJk
Phone and Email Consultations provide general set-up information, that is an overview of the Registration/Notification Process, Insurance Requirements, Garda Vetting and information on Qualifications and Training Opportunities.
Face to Face/ Virtual Meetings – when meeting with those interested in setting-up a Childminding Business, we provide an Information Pack – ‘A Step by Step Guide to becoming a Professional Childminder’. This pack includes:
Financial Management – Registering your business, calculating tax, income & expenditure
A Guide to becoming a Childminder are intended to provide guidance for good practice, to assist Childminders
The Childminding Development Grant can be used to purchase toys, educational materials and equipment or make some minor household adaptations to assist the Childminder in developing a quality service.
Tusla registration information booklet for Childminders
National Action Plan for Childminding 2021-2028
Easy Read- Draft Regulations for Childminders English
Easy Read-Draft Regulations for Childminders Irish
Draft Childminding Regulations English
Online Survey- Draft Childminding Regulations
Summary for Childminders on the National Action Plan for Childminders
Pathway of the Childminding Action Plan
Childminding Ireland sector updates
Childminding Sample Policies and Procedures
Childminding Ireland Current Covid-19 Guidance and Information
Revenue Document- Childcare Service relief
Barnardos Resources – Guidance for Childminders
Guidance for Childminders: Partnership with Parents – Barnardos Ireland Online Shop
Guidance for Childminders: Providing for Play – Barnardos Ireland Online Shop
Guidance for Childminders: Stories and Storytelling – Barnardos Ireland Online Shop
Guidance for Childminders: Supporting Language Development – Barnardos Ireland Online Shop
Guidance for Childminders: Understanding Children’s Behaviour – Barnardos Ireland Online Shop
Guidance for Childminders: Settling In and Developing Relationships – Barnardos Ireland Online Shop
The Role of the Childminder in Early Learning – Barnardos Ireland Online Shop
Barnardos Journal Child Links
Roscommon County Childcare Committee
Knock Road, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon
Tel: 094 962 2540