A Voluntary Notified Childminder is a person who notifies their local County Childcare Committee of their intention to operate a Childminding Business in their own home. Each Voluntary Notified Childminder will have received a support visit from the County Childcare Committee Childminding Advisory Worker and will have participated in childcare training including First Aid and Child Protection. A voluntary Notified Childminder will also have Garda Vetting and appropriate Insurance Cover.