The Childminding Development Grant (CMDG)  is a small capital grant designed to assist existing and potential childminders to enhance safety and quality in their childminding service.

The CMDG is open to any childminder who singlehandedly cares for non-relative child/ren in the childminder’s own home. Potential childminders can apply for the grant if they intend to commence childminding in their own home by 1 September 2025. Those who care for children in the child’s home (nannies/au pairs) or parents who employ a person to mind their children at their home are not eligible to apply. Those who care only for close relatives are also not eligible to apply.

For more information please see documents below

CMDG-2025-applicant-guidelines

CMDG 2025 Application Form

CMDG FAQ’s