Childminder Support

Helping childminders
start and maintain their business

Find a Childminder

Helping and advising
parents find the best childminder

Standing Up for Childminding

Promoting & advocating for
childminding at a time of change

CMI warns of mass exodus from childminding unless significant changes…Read more

Understand how the National Childminding Association is standing up for childminding

The National Action Plan for Childminding is the Government’s pathway to regulation, support and subsidies, for childminders

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Childminding Ireland is the home of childminding. We are a not-for-profit organisation,
founded and run by childminders to provide free expert childminding advice.

We take the uncertainty out of starting your own childminding business and maintaining it.

Our members receive:

Business Starter
Pack only €75

Gives access to discounted insurance

Training, Guidance
& Advice

Supporting childminders every step of the way

Parents, let’s help you find the right childminder for your children and schedule.
All our childminders are Garda Vetted, Insured & Training Certified.

Childminding Crisis Imminent

Childminding Ireland can no longer support either the current review process or the direction of the new childminding system. Childminding […]

CMI raises concerns about childminding regulations at Committee hearing

Protect Childminding. Get the System Right. Childminding Ireland recently addressed the Joint Oireachtas Committee for Children and Equality to raise […]

Major childcare crisis ahead as childminders shut up shop

Up to 80% of childminders could close ahead of new excessive childminding system – Childminding Ireland. Minister Norma Foley is […]

Childminding Development Grant 2026

The Childminding Development Grant is open between 11 February 2026 and 15 April 2026. These buttons share this page Email […]

Art Competition 2025 Winners Announced

The entries to Childminding Ireland’s 8th Annual Art Competition created a wonderful sense of excitement and awe, as always! The […]

Spooktacular Tips for a Safe, Active & Healthy Halloween!

Halloween is just around the corner, and for many, that means dressing up as a witch or a ghost or favourite […]