A Childminding Initiative has been rolled out over the last number of years aimed at supporting Chilminders providing a service or those thinking of becoming Childminders.

Broadly speaking there are three main areas of work.:

• Training
• Networking
• Information

Download our guide to choosing a childminder

We would advise anyone thinking of becoming a childminder or operating as a childminder to read the national guidelines for childminders.

LCCC hold a number of events and activities for Childminder’s in County Laois throughout the year. We hold a number of coffee mornings, which enable Childminders to meet together in an informal setting to discuss issues pertaining to Childminding.

Childminder Development Grant

Childminder Development Grants 2012

The Department of Children and Youth Affairs has confirmed the re-introduction of the Childminder Development Grant.  The same criteria will apply as with previous National Childcare Investment Programme (NCIP) Childminding Development Grants.

There will be two calls for applications one on the 27th of April and the second on 27th of July 2012.

The CMDG is designed to assist Childminders with the purchase of toys, equipment or minor household adaptations.  For further information please contact Laois County Childcare Committee or The Childminder Advisory Officer on 057 93 70631.  The appplication form and guidelines for this grant are available to download below.

CMDG Application form: Childminder Development Grant 2012 

Guidelines: Guidelines for Childminder Development Grant 2012