A trusted brand to equip childminders and childcare services
Why do childminders choose Wesco to equip themselves?
For over 50 years, Wesco has put its expertise at the service of all early years professionals: from crèches to childminders at home or in childcare services. Wesco offers safe, durable equipment perfectly adapted to the childminding profession. At home or in a collective care setting, childminders trust Wesco for the quality, safety, and resistance of its products.
Wesco has more than 20,000 product references on its website to meet all the needs of childminders in order to properly welcome children into their homes or childcare services:
On wesco-eshop.ie/, childminders find everything they need, regardless of their space layout and budget. Just like any early years professional, childminders can thus equip themselves from a single, reliable, and approved supplier since 1975.
Wesco: a reliable choice for childminder equipment
Every year, since 1975, Wesco designs and selects furniture, games, motor skills modules, and textile items specially created to support children's development and meet the constraints and requirements of the childminding profession.
All products offered by Wesco are 100% compliant with current standards: a guarantee of peace of mind to meet Tusla requirements and welcome children properly. Wesco has its own in-house laboratory, allowing regular testing on materials, robustness, safety, and durability. This complete control over the design chain is a true mark of trust for childminders, who must be able to welcome children in complete safety and must follow strict regulations to obtain or renew their registration. Furthermore, Wesco has been certified ISO 9001 (quality) and ISO 14001 (environment) since 2008, with an annual audit conducted by an independent body.
With more than 12,000 verified customer reviews approved by a third-party organization, Wesco stands out as a reliable and expert partner for childminders who want to equip themselves confidently and sustainably with professional-quality products.
These strong commitments explain why the brand is regularly cited as a benchmark for childminders at home or in childcare services.
How Wesco supports childminders
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Childminders are an essential pillar of early childhood care. They are early years professionals whose role is recognized and regulated by an official registration issued by Tusla. This registration certifies that all conditions are met to welcome young children in a safe, compliant environment tailored to their needs, whether at home or in childcare services.
Due to the specific nature of their working methods (home-based care, self-employed status with parent clients, space and organizational constraints), Wesco selects and designs equipment adapted to these professional realities, while respecting the same safety, compliance, and quality requirements as for larger collective structures.
Wesco products are offered in formats suitable for smaller spaces and cover a wide range of budgets, from entry-level solutions to premium equipment. This approach allows childminders to equip themselves with professional, compliant, and reliable material, in line with their childcare project.
Do you have a question? Wesco remains at your disposal to support you in your choice of equipment as a childminder at home or in childcare services:
With Wesco, you choose reliable, safe, and durable equipment, designed to support your childminding activity at home or in childcare services day after day.
FAQ - Wesco answers frequently asked questions from childminders and childcare services
What budget should you plan to start your childminding activity?
The budget depends on the number of children minded, the equipment already available, and the product range chosen. It is possible to start with essential equipment and then complete it over time. To get started, a childminder generally needs a budget between €500 and €2,500 (this budget can be reduced by grants, find out more from your local City or County Childcare Committee - CCC). A childcare service requires a larger budget than a home-based care setting (the number of children is higher and the equipment chosen must reflect this). You will need to plan for collective furniture, motor skills spaces, storage solutions, and reinforced safety.
What standards and safety rules must be respected for a childminder's equipment?
The equipment must comply with current European standards (CE marking, toy standards, early childhood furniture). It must guarantee children's safety and meet Tusla requirements during registration or its renewal. Choosing professional equipment like Wesco allows you to operate in full compliance.
Is there professional equipment adapted to small spaces for childminders and childcare services?
Yes. Wesco offers a wide selection of professional quality and space-saving equipment specially designed for layout in small spaces at a childminder's home or in childcare services.
Among the solutions offered by Wesco to meet the needs and regulatory obligations of childminders, you will find essentials such as:
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Compact changing units and wall-mounted changing tables: ideal for optimizing changing areas or as a backup solution;
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Cots, floor mattress surrounds, and stackable mats, all compliant with early childhood standards;
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Modular and easy-to-move role-play toy boxes;
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Playmats and relaxation mats, small courses and motor skills modules like mini Babimodules;
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Strollers for outings and walks: double strollers, quadruple strollers, 6-seater strollers, as well as transport wagons for 6 or 10 children.
This equipment allows childminders and childcare services to effectively organize their space, even with limited surface area, while respecting the safety and compliance requirements of Tusla.
How do you check that the equipment complies with Tusla requirements?
It is recommended to consult the product sheet, check the indicated standards, and favor professional suppliers capable of providing clear product information upon request. At Wesco, 100% of products comply with standards, which is highly reassuring. Be careful with second-hand purchases where quality may be altered and compliance with current standards may be compromised. As a childminder, you must regularly check the condition of your equipment and always ensure compliance with current quality and safety standards.
Which toys are authorized or discouraged for children under 3 years old?
Toys must be specifically designed for children under 3 and comply with the EN 71 standard. Toys bearing the "0–3 years crossed out" pictogram are to be avoided. Wesco specifies on each product sheet the minimum age required for safe use of the product.
Should you prefer professional or consumer equipment when you are a childminder?
Professional equipment is designed for intensive use, meets very strict standards and controls, and offers better durability, especially in the context of intensive and repeated use with children. Trusting a recognized professional brand like Wesco is a safe choice for practicing your childminding profession.
