How to choose the right family to work with? Choosing the right family to work for is so important as a childminder or nanny. Nanny jobs vary hugely – some are sole charge, others are shared care, some are live in, others live out. You have to decide what type of nanny job you would…
What is a Nanny? A nanny cares for and minds children within a family and works in the family home. They are entitled to at least minimum wage per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Usual nanny requirements include the care of anything relating to the children, such as feeding them, cleaning up after them,…
What is a childminder? A childminder is a person who minds children in the childminder’s own home. Childminders are self-employed, agree their own terms, fees and conditions with parents, and are responsible for their own tax and PRSI arrangements. Childminding in Ireland is becoming increasingly more popular as an alternative to the traditional creche environment….
It’s important to distinguish the difference between a nanny and a childminder. It’s a topic that causes endless confusion, especially on social media. Ultimately their overall function remains the same, regardless of the title. Childminders and nannies are tasked with looking after and supervising children in a safe and healthy way. Childminder: A childminder…
Play for children means having fun but that’s not all it entails. It is crucial to the developmental growth of babies and children. It can also mean different things to different people. Some children love reading while others love building lego or playing board games. Play is individual to each child or baby. Ther are…
If the usual Irish weather is preventing you from taking the children outside, here are our top 10 rainy day activities for children! Play Hide and Seek Children love playing this and you would be surprised how much time you can spend playing this, even in a small space. Get creative with the rules…
Childmiding during COVID-19 – as we get used to our new normal, parents are starting to return to work and are starting to bring childminders back into their homes. As a childminder or nanny it is up to you to make the decide whether or not you feel comfortable returning to work. There are a…
Post COVID: Your Childminder’s Safe Return to Work As the COVID lockdown restrictions start to lift, childcare and the safe return to work is a high priority for most families after weeks of being at home. For some, this means their childminders will return to work in their home, other children will be going back…
The two Irish Mums changing the face of childminding The world of childminding is a complicated one, but these two Irish women are on a mission to make it much easier for parents. Introducing, SureSitter. Becoming a parent can be difficult in itself, but then trying to get back into your regular life is a…
SureSitter partners with Clarity Locums to help frontline workers find Childcare SureSitter has partnered with Clarity Locums to help frontline healthcare workers find childcare during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the midst of the coronavirus outbreak here in Ireland over the last few weeks, the measures have created a childcare crisis for parents. The issue has…