Information
Under the National Guidelines for Childminders (2008), there are many different support schemes available to childminders. They include:
- The Voluntary Notification Support Scheme This allows childminders access, training, networking as well as public listing for parents.
- The Childminders Tax Relief which exempts childminders who mind three or fewer children and earn less than €15,000 from paying income tax.
All information on the latest publications and schemes for childminders is available on request or to download below.
These include:
A Guide to becoming a Childminder explains how to set up a childminding service of your own.
Guidelines on Planning a Childminding Business in your home
Childminding Sample Policies and Procedures
Childminding Sample Record Keeping Forms
Siolta & Aistear Guide for Childminders
Choosing a Childminder – Parents’ Guide helps you think about what to ask and what to look out for.
Childminders Tax Relief – giving detailed information on how the Relief works.
A FULL information pack for childminders and those thinking of childminding is available by contacting WCCC.
