A childminder is a person who single-handedly cares for a small group of children in a family home. The hours of work can be flexible to suit the needs of parents and childminder. Parent and childminders negotiate their own private agreement, terms, and fees. Childminders are responsible for the administration of their own business.

Childminders offer family-based childcare which is personal, unique, adaptable and family friendly. The important role childminders play in childcare is recognised and respected by parents, childcare organisations and childcare associations.

Childminders Offer

• A home from home environment for the child
• Flexible arrangements that can suit the needs of both the parent and childminder
• The Childminder has the opportunity to work from home
• The child can gain the benefits of a mixed group setting in the childminders home

Are you childminding or interested in becoming a childminder?
FCCC can support you with running your childminding service or if you are thinking of becoming a childminder FCCC can support you to set up.

Fingal County Childcare Committee supports Childminders to

• avail of relevant up to date childminding information and developments within the childminding sector
• 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
• access the Pre-Registration Training
• register with Tusla under the new Childminding Regulations
• connect with parents who are seeking childminders

Contact us at Fingal CCC on 01 4851727 or info@fingalcountychildcare.ie  

Our dedicated Childminding Development Officer (CMDO) is available to support new and existing childminders in the Fingal area contact sarah@fingalcountychildcare.ie or 0874485558

You can find other CCC details at the following link: gov.ie – Childcare supports