Childcare News

January is a great time to start a positive new habit. Sligo Library would like to invite you to add our weekly baby and toddler storytime to your schedule. We have lots of fun with stories, toys, music, special guests, and a nice chance for the grown-ups to have a...

Childcare and SNA course starting January 2024 with Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board REF COURSE TITLE PROVIDER LOCATION STARTS CATEGORY TYPE 430875 Stage One Advanced Certificate in Early Learning and Care (Level 5) BTEI Centre, Sligo Sligo Town...

Very interesting Workshop on supporting STEAM in Early Learning Centre's coming to Sligo on Saturday 9th March. Places at this workshop is limited, so booking early is advised by emailing sligochildcare@gmail.com...

On 8 December, Minister Roderic O’Gorman, announced the introduction of a new Nurturing Skills Learner Fund on a pilot basis, co-funded by the European Union through the EIST programme 2021 to 2027. The new Nurturing Skills Learner Fund will support early years...

As it is coming up to the Christmas holidays and the end of 2023, it may be necessary to make important changes for the National Childcare Scheme (NCS) on your Early Years Hive. As such, the following points are covered in this announcement: NCS Service Calendars...

The e-Bulletin includes updates from the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Department of Education, Pobal and Tusla. A link to the e-Bulletin may be found here: December 2023 Early Years Sectoral E-Bulletin

€45m announced under the Building Blocks - Capacity Grant  Grants in early 2024 for Early Learning and Childcare Services to expand their capacity by means of internal renovations  Grants from mid-2024 for Early Learning and Childcare Services to deliver larger...

Review and Confirm  This is a reminder that the November Review and Confirm window for the 2023/2024 programme call is now open until the 17 November. This process enables Core Funding payments to continue by facilitating Partner Services to review their most recent...

Little Book at Bedtime:   A free bedtime storybook and library card wallet is available at the library for all children of 4 years and under, to pick up and keep.   This exciting initiative aims to engage all parents of young children to read stories with...

Roderic O’ Gorman, Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth and Heather Humphreys, Minister for Rural and Community Development today announced the First 5 Little Book at Bedtime initiative, in collaboration with public libraries and the...