Childcare News

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Minister O'Gorman today, launched a call for proposals under the Programme for Support Organisations to Early Learning and Care, School Age Childcare and Childminding Sector 2025. €2.54 million is available through this Programme. Read the full Press release at:...

Did you know? Childminders and parents have a chance to voice their opinion on the proposed regulations that will impact childminding services in Ireland. To take part in the consultation visit:...

***Attention Parent and Toddler Groups*** The Parent and Toddler Group Grants 2024 are now open. Please email sligochildcare@gmail.com for your application. Both new and current Toddler Groups may apply. The deadline is April 24, 2024.

We would like to draw you attention to an important notice that we have published on our website relating to timeframes for new applications and change in circumstances applications. You can find the notice on the main Early Years Inspectorate webpage Or you...

​Dear Service Provider, Building Blocks - Expansion Grant Scheme applications opened on the 22 February 2024.  We would like to remind applicants that the closing date for submitting applications for the Building Blocks - Expansion Grant Scheme is 3 April 2024. There...

We want to hear from childminders! The public consultation on the draft childminding regulations is open until the 2nd of May and your feedback will play a significant role in shaping the regulation. To voice your opinion visit...

Did you know over 3,700 early learning and childcare services offer the National Childcare Scheme (NCS)? Head over to our website and use our Childcare Search at: www.ncs.gov.ie/en/childcare-search to discover a list of participating services near you! Our FAQs at:...