Find a childminder who feels like home
Beag Childcare is a network of self-employed childminders who care for children in their own homes. Tell us what your family needs and we'll put you in touch with childminders near you.
Nationwide · all 26 counties
Childcare, matched to your family
No endless searching. We do the legwork and introduce you to childminders who suit your area, hours and children.
Tell us what you need
Fill in a short form with your area, your children's ages and the hours you need care.
We find your matches
We look through our network and send you the contact details of several childminders near you who can meet your needs.
Meet and choose
Visit the childminders, see their homes and pick the one that feels right. We look after the monthly payments from there.
A home from home for your little one
- Small groups in a real family home
- Childminders local to where you live or work
- One simple monthly payment to Beag
Grow your childminding business
- Families in your area sent to you
- We collect fees and pay you every month
- Stay self-employed and set your own hours
Beag means "small", and small is the point
Childminders care for a small number of children in a homely setting, so your child gets warm, personal attention every day.
Real homes
Care in a family home, with the routines and comforts of home life.
Close to you
We match you with childminders in your own area, wherever you are in Ireland.
Small groups
Fewer children means more one-to-one time and a calmer day.
Easy payments
Pay Beag once a month and we look after paying your childminder.
Serving families nationwide
From Donegal to Kerry and Dublin to Galway, we connect families with childminders in their own community.