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What is a childminder?

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A childminder is a person who runs a childminding service looking after other people’s children (under the age of 15 years) for at least 2 hours per day, in the childminder’s own home. This definition does not apply to people who care for children in the children’s own home (such as nannies and au pairs). Childminders work by themselves and do not employ any other people to assist them with the children they are caring for. 

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​​​Cork County Childcare Committee supports childminders to:

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• avail of relevant up to date childminding information

• develop appropriate Policies and Procedures

• access funding supports such as The Childminding Development Grant and Learner Fund Bursary for childminders

• participate in local network opportunities with other childminders

• avail of local training opportunities

• avail of the Childcare Services Relief with Revenue

• register with Tusla 

• offer the National Childcare Scheme (if applicable)

• connect with parents who are seeking childminding care

• have their names included on a public list of childminders which is made available to parents

 

Why not give us a call on 022 23880 or email info@corkchildcare.ie for further information or support. 

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