The Department of Children and Youth Affairs (DCYA) invites you to participate in an information webinar on two major projects currently underway in the Department of Children and Youth Affairs – the development of Workforce Development Plan and the…

Learner Fund Bursary 2020 Dublin Childcare Committee on behalf of DCYA are pleased to announce that a new round of the Learner Fund Bursary has commenced on the 14th September 2020. The Learner Fund Bursary is open to all new graduates of a recognised Early…

Please inform DCCC if you have a Suspected or Confirmed Case of Covid-19 in your service within Dublin City Procedure for a Suspected or Confirmed Case of Covid-19 The Department of Children and Youth Affairs have requested that DCCC report any suspected or…

Tusla announcement from the 1st September re: Re: Inspections in Early Years Services and available support. It includes guidance on the steps to take with Tusla in the Event of a Staff Member / Child being Suspected or being Confirmed with COVID- 19. Click…

PIP Announcement: 9th September 2020 Reminder: Covid-19 Capital and RSP Grant applications Dear Service Provider, The application process for the Covid-19 Capital and RSP Grants will close at 5pm today, Wednesday 9th September. We encourage any service that…

National Beep Beep Day 2020 will take place on Friday, 09 October, during Irish Road Safety Week. On Beep Beep Day, children aged 5 and under will practise basic road safety skills with the Simon and Friends road safety storybooks, songs, games and…

The Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection are resuming appointments to verify MyGovID accounts. Please contact your nearest Intreo Centre if you need to arrange an appointment. The fastest way to access the National Childcare Scheme is…

Reminder: programme of consultation on a Workforce Development Plan and a new Funding Model for early learning and care and school-age childcare- Closing dates for submissions is 2nd October 2020 On 19 August 2020 Minister for Children, Disability, Equality…

Sponsor Referrals on NCS - Information for Providers- PIP Announcement 2nd September 20 Dear Service Provider, This is a reminder of the Sponsor process under NCS. NCS makes special arrangements for vulnerable children and families, a referral is required…

Reminder: NCS 2020 Contracting Deadline – Monday, 31 August 2020 Reminder that the Contracting Deadline for NCS for the 2020/21 programme year is next Monday 31 August 2020. If you have NCS children registered you will need to activate their NCS 20 contract…

Access and Inclusion Model (AIM) The Better Start Access and Inclusion Model (AIM) is a programme of supports designed to ensure that children with disabilities can access and meaningfully participate in the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Programme…

Message from the National Early Years Children First Committee: Due to current Public Health advice, the Early Years specific Always Children First Foundation Level Training is on hold. We understand that there are many Early Learning and Care services that…

Dear Providers, For your Information: The National Early Years Children First Programme, in conjunction with Tusla, have updated the Early Learning and Care, Child Safeguarding Statement Template and Information Sheet. Early Learning and Care services are…

Providers please see important deadlines listed below which are included in the Phase 2 Programme Readiness announcement available on PIP: ***EXTENDED DEADLINES for CCSP/TEC Savers Submission Date for Fee Lists and Calendars*** Registration of Fees List and…

PIP Announcement: Press Release from DCYA - July Stimulus Funding Package for ELC & SAC sector 27th July 2020 Dear Provider, We wanted to let you know about the July stimulus funding package available to the sector which has just been approved by cabinet as…