Maureen Lakes - Childminder

Hi Everyone, I've made the sad decision after 18+ years (most of those here in Ellistown) that I won't be reopening. I've cared for some wonderful families and met amazing fellow Childminders along the way, some of which have become lovely friends. Thank you all for your support over the years. It's been a huge privilege to care for so many fantastic kids and be a small part of their lives. I'll miss them all 🥰 A huge thank you too to everyone in CMI & KCCC for everything. Best of luck, Maureen ❤️

Childminding Ireland is currently running the Childminding in Ireland Survey 2021 and we need to hear from you! This year we are pleased to be extending our survey to capture the views of parents using childminding services as well as those of childminders and nannies.

So that we can offer the best possible support to you if you are working in home-based childcare, we wish to gain insights in to the experiences, practices and ideas relating to all things childminding. We also want to hear about your concerns and challenges. These findings will us to improve our service for childminders and parents, and also ensure that decision makers are informed of your views.

Click the link here to partake in this year’s survey:
https://bit.ly/3knZdZN

You can also share this link with other childminders or parents using childminding services. We are looking forward to hearing from you.

For more information contact us at [email protected] or 01 2878466.

Hey everyone. Due to a change in personal circumstances and concerns about Covid 19, unfortunately I have decided to remain closed until Spring 2022. Thank you all for your support and please see my previous posts on finding a Childminder. Take care, Maureen.

Hey everyone. Unfortunately I will be closed for the foreseeable future. It will probably be for at least the next three months. I've had many queries recently but I can't promise anyone when I will be open again. For anyone needing a Childminder:

Please call Childminding Ireland for their list of local Childminders. They have more Cm's on their books than are advertised on their website. Also check out their website, childminding.ie, for information on what to ask when looking for a Childminder.

The local Kildare County Council Childcare Committee may be able to help in your search too. Rollercoaster.ie and mindme.ie also have adverts for Childminders.

I'll still be able to answer any messages to this page and I hope to reopen as soon as possible 🤞 Best of luck in your search.

Take care, Maureen 😊

Are you a childminder or a nanny?

We really need to hear your opinions. In order to do so, we have put together the 2020 Childminding in Ireland Survey available at this link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6J9VV96. The survey takes 7 minutes or less to complete. All responses are anonymous.

The purpose of the survey is to ensure that decision makers are directly informed, by childminders, about childminders opinions and concerns.

It is so important, that you complete this survey and share this link with any other childminders that you may know.

As always if you have any questions please contact us at [email protected] or 01 2878466.

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