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NICMA, the Northern Ireland Childminding Association, works to support and develop registered home-based childcare.  A voluntary organisation with charitable status, NICMA provides a range of  services to support Childminders, parents and children.

Core Services

• Childminding Networks attached to SureStart projects ClickHere for more information on SureStarts.
• Childminding Development in communities
• Childminding Membership which includes Business Pack, Insurance protection, publications, advice line etc
• Quality First childminders individual accreditation
• Specialised Childminding for children with a disability or a special need
• Childminding Information, Advice & Vacancy helpline
• Childminding Support groups
• Childminding Vacancy service - Provides parents with details of childminding places available; - Provides childminders with the opportunity to fill their places
• Wide range of training and assessment opportunities, much of it subsidised or fully funded
• Range of publications including "Childminding Matters" bi-annual magazine
• Comprehensive Insurance cover to protect childminders and children
• "With Parents In Mind" Information pack for parents
• Training and Membership information available in other languages
• Toy & Equipment libraries though Support groups, Childminding Networks and Drop Ins

For further information please go to: www.nicma.org