Child Safeguarding
Information for Childminders
Childminding Regulations 2024
The Child Care Act 1991 (Early Years Services) (Childminding Services) Regulations 2024 are now available. The regulations have been written to reflect the home and family setting in which childminders work and the unique features of childminding, while providing important safeguards for children and offering safety and quality assurance for parents.
There will be a transition period of three years following the commencement of the Regulations. During this 3-year transition period, childminders will be able to register with Tusla, but they will not be required to do so.
Always Children First Foundation Level Training for Childminders
This programme has been developed to support Childminders to understand their responsibilities under the Children First National Guidance and the Children First Act, 2015 and considers the unique position of Childminders and the home environment in keeping children safe from harm.
Please contact our Childminding Development Officer for more information on Always Children First Training for Childminders Phone: 0433342505 or Email clare@longfordchildcare.ie
Tusla Children First eLearning Programme
This programme has been written to support people of all backgrounds and experience in recognising concerns about children and reporting such concerns if they arise.