Childminding Development Grant

The purpose of the Childminding Development Grant is to offer an incentive, in the form of a small capital grant, to Childminders to enhance and support their awareness of quality childcare.

The Childminding Development Grant is designed to assist existing and potential Childminders, to enhance safety and quality in their service through the purchase of small capital items, equipment, and toys.

All applicants must be committed to maintaining/improving the quality of their childminding service.

The City/County Childcare Committees (CCCs) will administer the CMDG at a local level. Pobal will manage the transfer of funding to the CCCs on behalf of the DCEDIY.

Who is eligible to apply for funding?

	A Childminder who is: a) Providing an existing childminding service carried out in the Childminder's home OR b)Proposing a new childminding service to be carried out in the Childminder's home
	Supporting Documentation: Childminders will be required to provide supporting documentation along with their completed application form. Terms and Conditions will be outlined in the CMDG guidelines. For further information contact gillian@mccc.ie
	A Childminder is required to operate for a minimum of two years following receipt of the grant.