The National Action Plan for Childminding
The National Action Plan for Childminding (NAPC) is a pathway that sets out steps towards regulation, support and subsidies, for all paid, non-relative childminders. The Action Plan will involve change and significant benefits for childminders, children and the families using their services.
The aim of the Action Plan is to provide greater recognition for childminding and to support childminders in their work of providing high quality early learning and care and school age childcare, thus supporting child development and learning outcomes and helping families.
Further information on the National Action Plan for Childminding can be accessed by following the links below.
Latest News
- July update: ‘Let’s Talk Childminding’ – Deadline extended to 27th July 2026
- June 2026 – ‘Let’s Talk Childminding’:
A review of the new regulations that will bring paid childminding services under a national registration system has been launched.
Right now, there is a transition period in place. This means childminders can choose whether or not to register with Tusla.
But from 𝟮𝟵th 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳, childminders providing paid childcare in their own home for children under 15 will be required to register.
Scan the QR code below for more information or go to: https://www.gov.ie/…/consultations/lets-talk-childminding/
Call for submissions open until 20th July 2026. Deadline extended to 27th July 2026
- September 2024 Tusla have provided a step by step information guide on the new Childminding application process
For further information on the registration process please visit the Tusla website
- May 2024: The consultation process on the Draft Childminding Regulations is now closed.
Thanks to to all Childminders and Parents who completed the survey and/or participated in our focus groups.
- April 2024: The DCEDIY want to hear from childminders and parents on the proposed regulations. Visit https://bit.ly/3OBRLJP to complete the online survey and have your voice heard. Survey deadline 2nd May 2024
- April 2024: Online focus groups for Parents and Childminders – your opinions are important and valued.
All welcome and feedback is anonymous
Parents : 1th April 2024 @ 19.00
Childminders: 30th April 2024 @ 19.00
- March 2024: Childminder Focus Groups – opportunities for Childminders to give your opinions on the Draft Regulations.
The next focus group for Childminders is scheduled for Killarney on 20th March 2024 @ 7.30pm
- February 2024: The public consultation on the draft childminding regulations has been launched. The DCEDIY want to hear from childminders and parents on the proposed regulations. Visit https://bit.ly/3OBRLJP to have your voice heard.
- January 2024 Update: Dates for the next round of consultations on the National Action Plan for Childminding will be released shortly.