Our new edition of the Parents Guide to Childcare Funding Programmes is now available to download! A Parents Guide to Childcare Funding Programmes is a resource for parents which provides guidance and information on choosing childcare and the various…

28th November 2019 Tusla Press Release: Removal of Early Years services from register Please click on the link below to view press release: https://www.tusla.ie/news/removal-of-early-years-services-from-register/ 

Reminder that CCSP will close on Friday, 15th November. No new child registrations will be allowed on the CCSP scheme after this date. Any changes to existing child registrations can only be made during ‘Saver Management Windows’ TEC programmes will remain…

For your Information: The National Parents Council Primary Presents Transition from Pre-school to Primary School The transition from pre-school to primary school can be one of the most important transitions that your child will make, and this process can…

Draft Childminding Action Plan: Focus Group Consultation with Childminders (Dublin City) Date: Thursday, 7th of November, 2019 Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Venue: Hilton Garden Inn, Custom House Quay RSVP: audra@dccc.ie About this event: Focus Group…

First Aid Responder (FAR) Reimbursement Fund 2019 Attention Registered Providers!Did you know that services can claim back the cost of one person attending FAR training (either full or refresher) on behalf of the service. Registered Early Learning and Care…

Learner Fund Graduate Bursary Application form Autumn 2019 The Department of Children & Youth Affairs (DCYA) will re-open the Learner Fund Bursary to Early Learning and Care practitioners who are new graduates of a recognised Early Childhood Education and…

DEADLINE FOR PARENT AND TODDLER APPLICATIONS HAS NOW BEEN EXTENDED PARENT & TODDLER GROUP INITIATIVE GRANT 2019 Dublin City Childcare Committee CLG are delighted to announce that the Parent & Toddler Group Grant Applications have now been extended to the 2nd…

DCYA Press Release - Minister Zappone response to RTÉ investigation into crèche failings Thursday 25th July 2019 Speaking in the wake of yesterday evening’s RTÉ Investigates programme Behind Closed Doors, Minister Zappone expressed her shock and anger at the…

ATTENTION CHILDMINDERS! Dublin City Childcare Committee are delighted to announce that the Childminding Grant Applications 2019 are now open. The purpose of the Grant is to enhance quality and safety childcare services for all children and their families.…

The National Childcare Scheme (NCS) Parent Call Centre is now open! Parents can call (01) 906 8530 for information on NCS.Open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.https://ncs.gov.ie/

Minister publishes detailed implementation plan for First 5, the whole-of-Government strategy for babies, young children and their families Wednesday 22nd May 2019 The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr. Katherine Zappone, has today unveiled the…

Have your say on School Age Childcare Public Consultation launched ahead of National Childcare Scheme Tuesday 21st May 2019 The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone TD, today launched a public and stakeholder consultation process on…

Attention Parents! The first step in applying for the new National Childcare Scheme is to apply for a Public Services Card, if you do not already have one. You will need this card to register for a verified MyGovID account. Click on the image below to view…

The Early Years’ Service Profile 2018/2019 is now LIVE on the PIP portal What is the Early Years Service Profile? The Early Years Service Profile is an annual survey completed by Early Learning and Care providers. The survey is developed by the Department of…