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How to Voluntary Notify
There are two types of childminder- those who are required to notify the HSE and those who can voluntary notify their City/County Childcare Committee.
Steps for prospective Childminders -
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Contact Susan, CMAO by phone, email or drop in
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Arrange an information meeting
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Follow on with an informal home visit
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Arrange required insurance, Susan can advise on best value policies
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Signing up to National Guidelines
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Commit to Child Protection and first Aid Training - Susan will organise these.
Once these steps have been satisfactorily completed the Childminder's contact details will be inserted in the Directory of Services so parents can contact directly. This catagory of Childminder can then apply for the €1,000 Childminder Development Grant.
HSE Notified: This childminder can care for 5 children max and should apply to the Pre-school Services Officer, Community Care Building, Cork Rd. 051 842897
Voluntary Notification: This refers to childminders who are minding 3 children or less and can apply to the Childminder Advisory Officer, Waterford City Childcare Committee, 4B Manor Village, Cork Rd., 051 860444
All childminders, whether notified to HSE or voluntary notified to the Childcare Committee can take advantage of the many supports available, such as
- Assistance when setting up a childminding service, including support visits to the home from the Childminder Advisory Officer
- On-going support for established services
- On-going training
- Guidance in record keeping
- Grant funding for equipment and toys
- Mutual support through the local network of childminders
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