Childminding Development Grant

The Childminding Development Grant provides up to €1,000 to assist childminders, who are providing a childminding service in their own homes. The Grant scheme is open to all childminders, including registered childminders, those that are yet to register, and those who are planning to open a childminding business during 2026.

The Grant aims to support childminders to enhance quality and safety in their service through the purchase of toys, childcare equipment, safety equipment, equipment to support inclusion and STEM and the Arts education (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths) as well as IT equipment to assist childminders to engage with training and registration processes. 75% of the Grant is paid in advance to help childminders with the upfront costs of purchasing equipment.

Applications for the 2026 Childminding Development Grant start on Wednesday, 11 February and close on Wednesday, 15 April 2026.

For more information on how to apply, please contact our Childminding Development Officer, Clare Snediker on 0433342505 or email clare@longfordchildcare.ie

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