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Read the latest news and updates from Sligo County Childcare Committee below.
DCYA notice to Service Providers: National Covid-19 Temporary Wage Subsidy
DCYA is continuing to work with other Government Departments to ensure the future of the early learning and care and school-age childcare sector. DCYA can confirm that good progress is being made on introducing the Government’s new wage subsidy scheme and measures...
COVID-19 Notice
In light of the recent communication from the Government regarding the closure of childcare facilities until 29th March, 2020 due to Covid-19, we wish to inform you of the following; Pobal service delivery: While Pobal plan to provide a full business as usual service,...
National Childcare Scheme Applications
Since the National Childcare Scheme opened in November 2019, over 30,000 applications for support for almost 40,000 children have been processed. 3,646 childcare providers also have contracted to deliver services under NCS. From 13th March, 2020, families can continue...
PIP Announcment
Dear Service Provider Please refer to Frequently Asked Questions Force Majeure (Covid-19) issued by DCYA today, 13th March 2020.
Reminder: Early Learning and Care & School Age Capital 2020 Programmes Application
The application process for Early Learning and Care and School Age Childcare Capital 2020 is now open and will close 27th March 2020. For any services who wish to apply, or who may have applications in Draft status, we encourage these applications to be submitted as...
Christmas newsletter 2019
CCSP and TEC Agreement Extensions
Childcare Providers that have signed the current Community Childcare Subvention Plus (CCSP) or the Training and Employment (TEC) funding agreement (2018-19) have been sent an important message by the Department of Children and Youth Affairs to the email address your...
Updates from the Department of Health on Covid-19 (Coronavirus)
The Department of Health provides regular updates in relation to Covid-19 (Coronavirus). We would urge all childcare providers to check in regularly for the most up-to-date information in relation to the virus - Link Furthermore, attached are posters the HSE have...