National Action Plan for Childminding 2021-2028

06/09/2026

Are you a childminder, parent, grandparent or guardian? We would love to hear from you 📢


New childminding regulations introduced in 2024 are now being reviewed to understand how they are working in practice.

Go to our new websitehttps://www.letstalkchildminding.ie/ to share your experience and help inform the review by completing the survey.

The survey is now live and closes Monday 7th September 2026.

06/09/2026

As you may be aware childminding-specific regulations were introduced in 2024. The regulations are now being reviewed to see how they are working in practice, and what changes might be needed. We want to hear from you. To complete the survey or participate in a focus group go to: https://www.letstalkchildminding.ie/

https://youtu.be/KNunYOSdM9U

Recognising the vital role that childminders play [Part 2]

06/09/2026

Childminders/Parents: Have you completed your Childminding Checklist?

See below for instructions on how to complete each task?
1. Visit: https://www.letstalkchildminding.ie/
2. Complete the Childminding Survey: https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/b97cc6c0-a029-2580-89e9-c4f9427ce5d2
3. Register for an Online and/or an In-Person Focus Group: book your place now https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-children-disability-and-equality/consultations/lets-talk-childminding/ -groups

05/09/2026

As you may be aware childminding-specific regulations were introduced in 2024. The regulations are now being reviewed to see how they are working in practice, and what changes might be needed. We want to hear from you. To complete the survey or participate in a focus group go to: https://www.letstalkchildminding.ie/

https://youtu.be/WW8l-uFqh-s

If you're a childminder, you need to have your say

05/09/2026

Are you a childminder, parent, grandparent or guardian? We would love to hear from you 📢


New childminding regulations introduced in 2024 are now being reviewed to understand how they are working in practice.

Go to our new website https://www.letstalkchildminding.ie/ to share your experience and help inform the review by completing the survey.

The survey is now live and closes Monday 7th September 2026.

04/09/2026

Childminders/Parents: Have you completed your Childminding Checklist?
See below for instructions on how to complete each task?

1. Visit: https://www.letstalkchildminding.ie
2. Complete the Childminding Survey: https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/b97cc6c0-a029-2580-89e9-c4f9427ce5d2
3. Register for an Online and/or an In-Person Focus Group: book your place now https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-children-disability-and-equality/consultations/lets-talk-childminding/ -groups

04/09/2026

Are you a childminder or parent?

The Department of Children, Disability and Equality (DCDE) is inviting childminders and parents to share their experiences and perspectives on the implementation of the new childminding regulations.
Feedback gathered through these focus groups will help inform the ongoing review of the regulations and shape future developments in the childminding sector.
This is an opportunity to discuss how the regulations are working in practice, the supports available to childminders, any challenges or barriers to registration and compliance, and suggestions for how the system could be improved to better meet the needs of childminders, children and families.

To book your place go to 'Let's talk childminding: https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-children-disability-and-equality/consultations/lets-talk-childminding/

04/09/2026

As you may be aware childminding-specific regulations were introduced in 2024. The regulations are now being reviewed to see how they are working in practice, and what changes might be needed. We want to hear from you. To complete the survey or participate in a focus group go to: https://www.letstalkchildminding.ie/

https://youtu.be/DIed6dSOmCI

Have your opinions as a childminder heard

03/09/2026

As you may be aware childminding-specific regulations were introduced in 2024. The regulations are now being reviewed to see how they are working in practice, and what changes might be needed. We want to hear from you. To complete the survey or participate in a focus group go to https://www.letstalkchildminding.ie/

03/09/2026

As you may be aware childminding-specific regulations were introduced in 2024. The regulations are now being reviewed to see how they are working in practice, and what changes might be needed. We want to hear from you. To complete the survey or participate in a focus group go to https://www.letstalkchildminding.ie/

https://youtu.be/0s1WUDIsF1w?si=EYLsvX3d5cRw0UKy

How to choose childminding for your family