Registration Renewal (Childminders)

All Early Years Services including childminders are legally required to renew registration every three years as set out in Article 58D (10) of the Child & Family Agency Act 2013.

The Child Care Act 1991 (Early Years Services) Childminding Regulations 2024 sets out the application process which applies to a childminder who has reached the end of their registration period and wishes to remain on the register as set out in Article 58D (10) of the Child & Family Agency Act 2013.

Please note: You can make an application to renew your registration up to 6 months before the expiry of your current registration date. You must make an application at least 2 months before the expiry of your current registration date. 

Registration renewal is an integral part of the ongoing regulation of Early Years Services which serves to provide assurance to parents, the government and the general public that Childminders have taken all necessary actions to ensure the safety and welfare of the children they care for. 

The registration renewal process requires Childminders to submit a small number of documents which includes:

• A signed Declaration form,
• Current insurance certification
• Garda vetting,
• Evidence of First Aid Qualification,
• Evidence of completion of the Children First E-Learning Programme,
• A Declaration of Suitability.

The process is managed through the Tusla Portal  which allows providers to upload the required documents and to interact directly with the team in the inspectorate’s registration office managing the process. 

The inspectorate has developed a guidance document to support childminders with registration renewal requirements. You can access this guidance below: