North Central Area Local Childcare Resource Centre
Welcome
Who we are
The Childcare Bureau is one of five local childcare resource centres in the city of Dublin. We are based in Coolock, a neighbourhood within the Dublin City Council's North Central Administrative Area. The Childcare Bureau operates under the auspices of the Northside Partnership. Our aim is to support and enhance the early childhood infrastructure in our catchment area, by improving the accessibility and quality of childcare places available and by enabling the continuous professional development of those working with children and families.
What we do
The Childcare Bureau aims to support both families and service providers by providing a contact point for parents and carers to access information and resources in relation to their childcare needs and by facilitating ongoing training to childminders and childcare workers in a range of areas. We also have a small library that is accessible by appointment to childcare workers, students and parents.
We participate in networks to promote the childcare agenda and seek to inform local and national policy, based on our experience with both service providers and parents.
We have an agreement with the Dublin North East Drugs Task Force to source childcare places for parents participating in drug rehabilitation programmes throughout the catchment area and a summer programme is also offered to support these families.
The Childcare Bureau .......'is always just a phone call away, very helpful with .... the provision of affordable training for staff, support and a friendly ear when needed'
Evaluation of Childcare Bureau Report by O'Carroll & Associates International Consulting, December 2004
Our Vision
The Childcare Bureau will positively contribute to the building of a cohesive childcare infrastructure for the benefit of children and families across Dublin City Council's North Central Administrative Area, by developing and promoting quality, accessible and affordable early childhood services and initiatives.
Our Mission
The Childcare Bureau provides advice, information, training and supports to local childcare providers and aims to offer practical assistance to parents and carers in relation to their childcare needs.
Childcare Bureau Contact
The Childcare Bureau
Northside Partnership
Coolock Development Centre
Bunratty Drive, Coolock, Dublin 17
Development Worker: Alison Benson
Tel: +353 1 848 5630
Fax: +3531 848 5661
Email: info@childcarebureau.ie