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…

National Childcare Scheme Training - Phase 2 Training Sessions are now available to book Dublin City Childcare Committee are delighted to announce that Phase 2 of the National Childcare Scheme is now available to book on Eventbrite. These sessions will…

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…

€19m Childcare Programme Support Payments open for applications Funding will assist services ahead of National Childcare Scheme Payments to issue end June Friday 10th May 2019 The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr. Katherine Zappone T.D., today…

If you are looking for reliable information in one place, the HSE website Mychild.ie is a great resource of information and guidance for parents. It contains a wealth on information from pregnancy right through to baby and toddler care, development and…

DCYA Press Release - National Childcare Scheme, Early Learning & Care Capital Funding Announcement Monday 15th April 2019 Minister announces capital funding for service providers who sign up to the National Childcare Scheme Funding will allow providers to…

Parents Notice – School-Age Childcare Childcare services for school-age children must now register with Tusla, the Child and Family Agency. School-age childcare services have not, to date, been subject to registration, so this is a significant step forward…

DCYA Press Release - Minister Zappone welcomes the report of the National Disability Authority with regard to overage exemptions for the ECCE free pre-school programme Friday 29th March 2019 The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone…