Childminding Regulations & Tusla Registration Process

Under the new Child Care Act 1991 (Early Years Services) (Childminding Services) Regulations 2024 all childminders must register with Tusla. Childminders can apply for Tusla registration through a dedicated portal, accessed at www.tusla.ie. Tusla will provide a supportive compliance approach by working with childminders to help them achieve registration.

To register with Tusla you must have the following documents:

  • Garda Vetting & Police clearance for the childminder & emergency cover person/s
  • Proof of identity
  • Copy of insurance certificate
  • Certificates for Pre-Registration Training, First Aid training and Children First Training
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Tusla – Child and Family Agency has a dedicated section on its website for childminding, found under the Early Years Inspectorate section, with a specific portal for applications, resources, FAQs, and guidance on the new regulations for childminders. You can find information on how to register, mandatory training, and contact details for support through this page and the dedicated portal at childminding.tusla.ie.

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