Childminders directory
Registered childminders in Laois
Explore 8 Tusla-registered childminders across the county.
Where childminders are in Laois
Locations are shown by town. Contact a childminder directly to arrange a visit.
Childminding in Laois
Laois has 8 Tusla-registered childminders across 6 towns. Registration is being rolled out on a phased basis, and it's the gateway to the National Childcare Scheme (NCS), so a registered childminder can now offer NCS-subsidised places. Contact a childminder directly using the details on their page to ask about availability, ages minded and hours.
Which childminders are listed here
Every childminder listed here is on the Tusla register, so this is not a complete list of everyone minding children in your area. Childminders Tusla has removed from the register are not listed. Always confirm a childminder's current status on the official register before making arrangements.
Registration opened on 30 September 2024 under the Child Care (Amendment) Act 2024. A childminder must be registered if they mind more than 3 pre-school children, or more than 6 children in total counting school-age children. Anyone minding fewer than that can register voluntarily during the current transition period, and registration becomes mandatory for all paid childminders from September 2027.
Registration matters for cost as well as standards: parents can only claim National Childcare Scheme subsidies towards a registered childminder. Tusla's childminding FAQ sets out the current rules in full.
Registered childminders in Laois: FAQs
How many registered childminders are there in Laois?
There are 8 Tusla-registered childminders listed in Laois, across 6 towns. This directory shows only registered childminders, so childminders who are not on the Tusla register will not appear here.
Which childminders have to register with Tusla?
A childminder must be registered if they mind more than 3 pre-school children, or more than 6 children in total counting school-age children. Anyone minding fewer can register voluntarily during the current transition period, and registration becomes mandatory for all paid childminders from September 2027. Registration opened on 30 September 2024 under the Child Care (Amendment) Act 2024.
Can I claim the NCS subsidy with a registered childminder?
Yes, if the childminder is registered with Tusla and has an NCS contract. This has been possible since childminder registration opened on 30 September 2024. Families may qualify for the universal or income-assessed subsidy. See our childminders guide for the full detail.
Are the childminders listed in Laois Tusla-registered?
Yes. Every childminder in this directory appears on the Tusla register. Always confirm a childminder's current registration status on the official Tusla register before making arrangements.