Grant available to childminders in Limerick

March 4, 2025

Childcare — The Building Blocks Extension Scheme Phase 2 will provide grants for community and private early learning and childcare services who are core funding partner services to increase their capacity by means of extensions to their existing premises.

NORMA Foley, Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth is calling on all childminders in Limerick city and county to avail of the 2025 Childminding Development Grant.

The Childminding Development Grant provides up to €1,000 to assist both registered and unregistered childminders who are providing a childminding service in their own homes.

The grant scheme is open to all childminders, including those who are planning to open a childminding business during 2025.

75 per cent of the grant is paid in advance to help childminders with the upfront costs of purchasing equipment. Applications close April 4, visit www.gov.ie/childminding.