Draft Childminding Action Plan: Focus Group Consultation with Childminders (Dublin City) Date: Thursday, 7th of November, 2019Time: 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…

Dublin City Childcare Committee are currently rolling out NCS Phase 2 training in various venues and dates. These 3-hour sessions will provide practical training on the use of the National Childcare Scheme’s IT system, covering both the service provider…

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…

€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…