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Welcome to NICMA

 

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.

What is Childminding?

Childminding provides care and learning for children aged between 0 – 14 years.  It is normally provided in the Childminder’s home.  Childminding supports the effective learning of children by providing opportunities for individual attention as well as the rich learning environment of the home and local community. Childminders operate their own self-employed businesses under contract with parents.

 


 

 

Press Releases


Rural funding to provide more childcare
February 2010

‘Children Come First’ for Coleraine childminder
February 2010

Lurgan childminder puts ‘Quality First’
February 2010

Insurance now mandatory for childminders
January 2010

Childcare workers worth more than bankers
January 2010

More Ideas for Children's Play

Indoor Play
Arts and Craft
Outdoor Play

UTV Community Announcement - Promoting Childminding - To View Click Here

Latest News


What is Yummy Mummy Week?
February 2010

NICMA WEEK INFORMATION: 3 – 7 May 2010
February 2010

A Play Policy for Northern Ireland
January 2010

Training


Creativity Workshop


FUN & FACTS TRAINING DAY
Old School House, Cushendall
Saturday 27 February 2010

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DISCOUNT FOR NICMA CHILDMINDERS


BRAND NEW SERVICE FOR NICMA MEMBERS


DISCOUNT AT SMYTHS TOY STORES

 

Click Here to view all the discounts NICMA members can avail of.


 

NICMA FUNDRAISING CHALLENGE 2010

BELFAST MARATHON

 

 

 

 

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Tel: 0871 200 2063 Fax: 028 9182 0921
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