Childminding

A new National Childminding Initiative (NCMI) has recently been developed to support Childminders. As part of this initiative Limerick City Childcare Committee and the Mid Western Health Board have put in place a programme for childminders.

The Childminding Intiative seeks to provide information, advice and training to people who are minding or who are considering minding children in their own homes.

SUPPORT SERVICES AVAILABLE TO CHILDMINDERS

• Advice, Information and support for the Childminding supervisor
• Network Opportunities with other Childminders
• Quality Awareness Programme for Childminders
• Childminders development grants (small scale funding to enhance safety/ quality in the service through the purchase of small capital items,equipment, toys or minor adaptation costs.