On the 24th April 2018, we held a launch for our new publication "To Compliance and Beyond" A Guide for Early Years Services. The evening was a great success with an inspiring talk from Grainne McKenna who spoke about Professionalism and Self-Care and its…

DCCC's Spring Newsletter 2018 is now Available! Our Spring Newsletter is now available to download below: DCCC Spring Newsletter 2018 All services should receive copies, if you require additional printed copies of the newsletter please email info@dccc.ie 

Come spend an evening with Deirdre Lynch, Autism Advocate and Founder CEO of Not So Different Deirdre is one of the first women on the autism spectrum to publicly share insights from her personal experience of autism in Ireland. This evening gives you the…

Parent/ Guardian Information Event: Internet Safety and Cyberbullying Workshop Dublin City Childcare Committee CLG in partnership with Barnardos are pleased to host an Internet Safety and Cyber Bullying Workshops for Parents/Guardians. This workshop will…

DCCC Quick Reference Guide to Aistear, Síolta, AIM and Better Start now available to download DCCC's Quick Reference Guide to Aistear, Síolta, AIM and Better Start are now available to download in both English and Irish Versions from the Publications -…

Leadership for INCLusion in the Early Years Programme (LINC) The application process for students interested in partaking in the LINC Programme for the 2018/2019 academic year commenced on the 12th March 2018. Please click the link to view a digital version…

PIP Announcement 12th March 2018 Force Majeure update for Storm Emma ​ Many thanks to all the services who have submitted their Force Majeure forms. We are currently processing them and will be in contact should we require any further clarifications. Note:…

DCYA Announcement 5th March 2018 Capital application window extended due to adverse effects of weather New deadline of 3pm Wednesday 14th March 2018 Childcare Providers given extra three working days to complete applications Monday 5th March, 2018 Due to the…

Further flexibility announced to overage exemptions to free pre-school programme pending outcome of consultation process Statement by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone Monday 5th March, 2018 Parents of children with…

Latest Updates to the Early Years and School Age Childcare Sector re: Weather Warnings PIP Announcement: Update to Early Years and School Age Childcare Sector - Sunday 4th March 2018The red weather warning has now been been lifted nationwide and there will…

Dublin City Childcare Committee Office Closure Notice due to Status Red Weather Warning Due to the status red weather warning, Dublin City Childcare Committee's office will be closed on Thursday 1st and Friday 2nd March 2018. DCCC staff will remain…

Statement on Storm Emma and the Early Years sector Wednesday 28th February 2018 The Department of Children and Youth Affairs has been working closely with the National Emergency Coordination Group throughout the week to prepare for the adverse weather…

List of Training Cancelled due to Status Red Weather Warning 28th February 2018 Due to the status red weather warning issued for Wednesday 28th February, the following training have been cancelled and will be rescheduled: · Aistear Síolta Practice Guide - An…

Early Years and School Age Capital Grants Funding 2018 Reminder that the Early Years and School Age Capital Grants is now open and will stay open until Friday the 9th of March at 3pm. Services can apply through the PIP system. What can I apply for The…

Learner Fund Bursary 2018 The Department of Children & Youth Affairs (DCYA) will re-open the Learner Fund Bursary (announced early 2017) to Early Years practitioners who have completed a major award in Early Childhood Care and Education at Level 7, Level 8,…