Dear Parents/Guardians, As we are in uncertain times, we are likely to be spending more time at home while we practice social distancing and trying to keep our children occupied can be quite challenging. They are now out of the routine of…

Dublin City Childcare Committee in collaboration with the Department of Children and Youth Affairs (DCYA) are seeking applications for the Parent and Toddler Groups Initiative Grant 2020. Applications for funding under this scheme should only be made by…

In relation to the Coronavirus/Covid-19 virus, please see guidance from the HPSC website for staff in childcare and educational settings click HERE. If you have concerns please contact the HPSC or HSE numbers below for advice, contact details listed below.…

In relation to COVID-19 (Coronavirus), we have compiled a list of recent announcements and guidance. We have also included relevant announcements from the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection below. Announcements listed as of published…

Following the government announcement of the closure of schools, colleges and childcare facilities and in the interest of public health and safety and that of our staff team, Dublin City Childcare Committee staff will be working remotely. There will be staff…

In relation to the Coronavirus (Covid-19), please see the most recent guidance from the Department of Children and Youth Affairs issued on 10th March 2020. Click here to view. The Department of Children and Youth Affairs will keep providers informed of…

Tusla have issued an update and a Guidance Document: Remaining documents for re-registration. This guidance will provide further information on what you need to do to complete the process, and what support is available. This update is available on Tusla's…

Important PIP Announcement re: Capital Grants 27th March 2020 EARLY YEARS CAPITAL PROGRAMME 2020-APPLICATIONS SUSPENDED The Early Years Capital Programme 2020 was due to close to applications on 27 March 2020. Given the difficulties being experienced across…

Download “Code of Professional Responsibilities and Code of Ethics for Early Years Educators”, a publication from the Professionalisation Sub-Group of the Early Years Forum here

Early Years services please feel free to share this poster with parents/guardians and Childminders. Parents/Guardians please share with any Childminders you may know. ALL CHILDMINDERS ARE WELCOME!!!

First Aid Responder (FAR) Reimbursement Fund 2019 Dear Colleagues, As you are aware under the Child Care Act 1991 (Early Years Services) Regulations 2016, a new regulatory requirement will come into force from June 1st, 2020. From then under Regulation 25,…

Statement by Minister Katherine Zappone T.D. on payments to Childcare Services for the Day of Protest Published: 30 January 2020 From: Department of Children and Youth Affairs Having considered the concerns and circumstances of the Childcare sector, Minister…

The Parent's Guide to the Childcare Funding Programmes 2019-2020 is now available in Irish. The document can be downloaded here: Parents Guide to the Childcare Funding Programmes 2019-2020 Irish Edition If you would like hard copies of this document limited…

Dublin City Childcare Committee are Recruiting! Dublin City Childcare Committee wish to recruit one full-time Project Officer for a fixed term contract until the 31st of December 2020 and a part-time Development Officer on a specific purpose contract until…

 "To Compliance and Beyond" A Guide for Early Learning and Care and School Age Childcare services updated November 2019 An updated version of the Compliance Guide is now available to download. To Download the updated Compliance Guide click HERE Copies of the…