Childminding
As part of the Quality Awareness Programme for Childminders, the Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs under the National Childcare Investment Programme (2006-2010) has introduced a Childminding Development Grant. This grant is available for Childminders to assist with the purchase of toys and/or educational materials, safety equipment or to make minor household improvements to enhance the quality and safety of childminding services to children and families. The maximum amount available is €1,000.00 or up to 90% of the total incurred cost. The childminder will be responsible for a remainder 10% cost of the project.
For an application form and assistance with your grant application, please contact Audra Hubbard, Childminding Development Officer at the Dublin City Childcare Committee at 01 8897123 or audra@dccc.ie