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Childminders

What is a Childminder?

The Explanatory Guide of the Child Care (Pre-School Services) (No 2) Regulations 2006 provides the following definitions:

'Childminding service' means a pre-school service which may include an overnight service offered by a person who single-handedly takes care of pre-school children, including the Childminder’s own children, in the Childminder's home for a total of more than 2 hours per day, except where exemptions provided in Section 58 of the Child Care Act 1991 apply.

'Childminder’s is a person who provides a Childminding service as defined in the Regulations.
This service refers to pre-school children looked after in the Childminder's home. This service is offered for the full working day or for different periods during the day.

Legislation Governing Childminding

Childminding in Ireland is governed by the Childcare (1991) Act and the Pre-School Regulations (2006). Childminding is regulated only where four or more children under the age of six are minded.
A single handed Childminder can mind up to five children under the age of six.
A Childminder can mind no more than two children under 15 months (except in the case of siblings).
Childminder’s must notify their local Health Service Executive if they mind four or more children (excluding their own) under the age of six.
Childminder’s who are not required to notify, may voluntarily notify to their County Childcare Committee to avail of tax allowances, grants and training.

Please contact Carmel on 094 9622540 or e-mail cmao@roscommonchildcare.ie