Childminder Development Grant

The purpose of the Childminder Development Grant is to assist childminders, already providing a childminding service in their own homes, to enhance safety and quality in their service through the purchase of small capital items, equipment, toys or minor adaptation costs. It may also provide financial assistance to new or prospective childminders with initial set-up costs.

The closing date for submission of applications for the Childminder Development Grant for 2017 is Friday 23rd June. Should you have any queries, please contact Sheena Dignam on 057-9135878 or by e-mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.