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Childminding
Advice & Support
The Childminding Advisory Officer is available to offer support and advice to both childminders and parents wishing to access the services of a childminder.
She organises network meetings for childminders regularly to provide support and information for them. Parents and Childminders are encouraged to contact the Advisory Officer for information and advice.
Childminders wishing to voluntary notify their service should also contact:
Susan Power, Waterford City Childcare Committee, 4b Manor village Cork Rd. Tel: 051-860444
In addition Parents and Childminders may contact the Pre-School Services Inspector,Community Care, Health Services Executive, Cork Rd, Waterford, tel. 051-842897
Training
Specific courses and Workshops are organised for Childminders throughout the year. Those who wish to voluntary notify must take part in the Quality Awareness Programme (QAP), Child Welfare & Protection and First Aid. There is also an option to take part in further additional training. Please refer to the current training calendar.
Networks
Childminders can access a number of networks through the WCCC. These include monthly art based play mornings, play mornings at local play centres and evening meetings with guest speakers.
How to Find a Childminder
1. HSE list of Notified Childminders - (051) 842897
2. Waterford City Childcare Committee's Childminding Advisory Officer
Phone 051 860 454 (9am to 1.00 pm)
3. Place an advertisement in the local Newspaper
4. Reply to a Childminder's advertisement
5. Word of mouth: ask friends, family, neighbours
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