Childminding Ireland

Using simple Irish phrases at mealtimes is an easy way to bring Gaeilge into everyday family life. Start with just one phrase and build from there-before long, Irish will feel like a natural part of your child's day.

☀️ Be Summer Weather Ready! ☀️

With warmer weather on the way, now is the perfect time to make sure children and adults stay safe, comfortable, and protected both indoors and outdoors. Two helpful guides are available to support childminders during the summer months.

Take a few minutes to review the guidance and ensure you're ready to enjoy a safe and healthy summer.

The Tusla Early Years Inspectorate guidehttps://www.tusla.ie/uploads/content/GDE12.70_Keeping_children_safe_and_comfortable_indoors_and_outdoors_in_all_weathers_.pdf

Be Summer Ready Guidance
https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-defence/publications/schools-early-learning-and-childcare-and-the-workplace/

🌞 Stay safe, stay cool, and make the most of the sunshine!

Does your child have a childminder? 👶👧

Childminding Ireland wants to hear your experiences as new regulations reshape the sector. Your voice matters in shaping what comes next.

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✅ Open to all parents using a childminder

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Childminding Ireland is the National Childminding Association.
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A positive mindset, a welcoming smile and a caring heart are some of the most valuable things a childminder can offer. They shine through in everything we do.🌸

Sometimes the smallest moments have the biggest impact. 💫

As childminders, we encourage children to celebrate kindness, friendships, achievements, and the unique qualities that make them who they are. By pointing out the good around them and within them, we help build confidence, empathy, and self-belief.

❤️ Let's keep spreading kindness, one child at a time.

💛 Every emotion is an opportunity to learn and grow. As a childminder, responding with patience, understanding and support can help children develop healthy ways to manage their feelings and emotions.

See the HSE website for more information on supporting children's emotional wellbeing.

https://www2.hse.ie/babies-children/parenting-advice/baby-and-child-mental-wellbeing/help-your-child-manage-feelings/

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Paediatric First Aid Training for Childminders
Be prepared to respond in an emergency. Our in-person Paediatric First Aid course gives childminders the practical skills and confidence to care for a sick or injured child until medical help arrives.
Drogheda
Saturday 20 June
9:30am – 4:30pm
During this interactive one-day course you will learn essential skills including:
CPR for infants and children
Infant choking response
Head injuries, burns & scalds
Allergic reactions & poisoning
Recovery position, seizures & more
Participants will receive a Paediatric First Aid manual and a Certificate of Attendance valid for 2 years.
€80 for members | €90 for non-members
Learn more: childminding.ie
Childminding Ireland is the National Childminding Association.

Join childminders across Ireland in hosting a Little Garden Gathering fundraiser and help make more wishes come true for children living with critical illnesses.

Whether your gathering is happening this week or later in the summer, you will find everything you need to get started here (rebrand.ly/uorykf4), including promotional materials, fundraising information, and simple activity ideas to help make your event a success.

Every gathering, big or small, helps raise vital funds to grant life-changing wishes for children who need them most. For inspo visit rebrand.ly/uorykf4

All proceeds raised are in aid of Make-A-Wish Ireland

Childminding Ireland is the National Childminding Association. www.childminding.ie or email [email protected]

Get Ready for your Little Garden Gathering Host a Little Garden Gathering and support Make-A-Wish Ireland. Raise funds, bring families together, and help make wishes come true.