What We Do
Thirty three City and County Childcare Committees (CCCs) were established in 2001 under the Equal Opportunities Programme (EOCP) 2000-2006. The main focus of the CCCs is to encourage the development of childcare locally. A wide variety of services are offered to the public including, advice on setting up a childcare business; childcare information sessions; training courses and advice and support on applying for funding under the National Childcare Investment Programme (NCIP).
DCCC operates within the policy context of the National Childcare Strategy 2006-2010. It receives direction and is mandated at policy level by the Childcare Directorate of the Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs and by Pobal. The National Childcare Investment Programme provides the framework to support the Strategic Plan of DCCC over the period of 2007-2010. The NCIP aims to develop 50,000 new childcare places at national level to respond to the local need, as articulated via the City and County Childcare Committees’ strategic plans. DCCC plays an essential role in identifying local childcare needs and supporting applicants to maximise funding opportunities afforded by the NCIP.
Dublin City Childcare Committee (DCCC) is made up of representatives from agencies with interest in the childcare sector. DCCC is responsible for implementing part of the Dublin City Development Board Strategy. There are close links between DCCC and the Dublin City Development board via board representation and consultation with the Dublin City Childcare Focus Group. Since it’s inception in 2001, DCCC have created a very efficient and action orientated committee.