The Childminding Hub

24/09/2024

**Childminders**

Would you like to find out more information about the new childminding regulations?

Join us for our free Pre-registration Training in November.

This training will be delivered by Rachel our Childminding Development Officer and it will take approximately 6-7 hours.

This training will provide all the information you need to understand what is required under the new regulations and will also explain the registration process.

Please see the pre-registration Training posters below more details of this training.

If you are interested in attending this pre-registration training, please fill out the expression of interest using the link below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1QexTqJVVWhlxDlZK27-iP33bwUgaIJVn0O5ul5DYLKQ/edit

10/01/2024

The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth will launch a consultation on the upcoming childminding regulations in January 2024 and we want to hear from you!

Follow us on socials and visit https://www.gov.ie/childminding for more information on how you can make your voice heard.

18/10/2023

Attention all childminders - a few places left

Participants will receive a free box of First Aid supplies and a certificate on the day. Lunch included.

Register here or via QR code below: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/721109196017?aff=oddtdtcreator

26/05/2023

Download the latest Childminding Newsletter here: bit.ly/43ugnJ8

20/03/2023

The National Action Plan for Childminding is conducting a national survey of childminders. The purpose of this survey is to gather data on current childminding practice. This snapshot survey will feed into the development of new childminding regulations in Ireland.

The survey is open for 1 week only from Monday 20th March (8am) to Monday 27th March 2023(6pm).

Please scan the QR code or click on the link to do our short survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/nationalchildmindsurvey

28/09/2022

Attention: Childminders

WCCC will be hosting a free online information session for Childminders on 4th October at 7:30pm on what needs to be considered when deciding on your fees for parents.

If you wish to attend, please register via eventbrite link below:

https://www.eventbrite.fr/e/the-business-side-of-childminding-setting-your-fees-tickets-418593463317

27/06/2022

27/04/2022

Are you interested in childminding in your own home?
Wicklow County Childcare Committee in collaboration with Fingal, South Dublin, Dunlaoghaire/Rathdown, Dublin City/County Childcare Committees invite you attend a free online Childminding Information session. To attend this event please register via link below:

https://www.eventbrite.ie/.../a-guide-to-becoming-a...
For more information about the session, please watch video in link below.

https://bit.ly/3vPZNEK

04/04/2022

01/04/2022

Childminding Ireland will host a webinar with Dr Mary O’Kane on "Supporting Anxious Children in Childminding Settings’’. Anxiety in children, why it occurs, and its physical and emotional impact will be explained. Dr O’Kane will offer practical advice on how childminders can support anxious children. Register today at [email protected] or phone 01 287 8466. For more information: https://bit.ly/3KauWrR

10/03/2022

Childminders don't forget to contact Wicklow County Childcare Committee on 0404-64455 to arrange to collect your book bag.

This project is aimed at childminders who are not required to register with Tusla, Tusla registered childminders can access their book bags from their local library as part of the Little Libraries Initiative.

10/03/2022

Storytelling and outdoor play for childminders with Jackie Maguire

Come along to explore the many different ways that we can enhance the outdoor storytelling experience for young children by using Props, Puppets and Passion (ourselves). Additionally, we will consider how we can support children to devise their very own outdoor play inspired stories!

Things to bring: Your children’s favourite story book, leaves and branches and wear comfortable clothes, as we will be working with natural and art materials.

Who is it for? Home-based childminders

Capacity: 20

Date: 28th of May, 2022

Location: Carmelite Community Centre, Garden Room, Aungier Street

Time: 11.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.

To register:

Storytelling and outdoor play for childminders with Jackie Maguire