Childminding – Funding and Grants

Childminding Development Grant:

Annually the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) announce the availability of the Childminder Development Grant. The Childminder Development Grant is a small grant designed to assist childminders to enhance the safety and quality of their childminding service. Applications are open now and close on Friday 4th April. To find out more information contact aoife@leitrimchildcare.ie

Learner Fund Bursary:

The Learner Fund offers a bursary to registered childminders, who are working in the sector, and have obtained a recognised Level 7/8/9 award. There is also a bursary available for registered childminders who have completed a Level 5 or 6 award. To find out more information contact aoife@leitrimchildcare.ie

Childcare Service Relief:

If you provide childminding services in your own home, you may be able to claim childcare services relief each year. For more information on how to qualify visit: Childcare services (revenue.ie)

Childminders Support Pack

There is an extensive Childminders Support Pack ready to email to you – including the above documents.  To receive one please contact nicola@leitrimchildcare.ie or 0830266622.