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Dear Service Provider The AIM 2020/2021 programme year is now open for new applicants. Application forms are accessible via the AIM tab on the PIP portal. Please note, although the AIM application system is open, in light of public health guidance, the delivery of AIM...

COVID-19 The DCYA are working towards the significant challenges of a phased reopening of early learning and care facilities for 29th June, in line with the Government’s Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business.  The lifting of restrictions and the progression to...

From Department of Children and Youth Affairs Published at: 29 May 2020 Last updated 1 June 2020 Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone, today announced a number of developments to assist childcare providers and parents plan for the reopening of...

Dear Provider,   Further to our recent correspondence concerning upcoming provider surveys, please find attached here the survey questions for early learning and care and school-age childcare providers usually closed in July and August. This survey will be...

  Dear Service Providers, Please refer to attached DCYA letter and verification requirements on the Temporary Wage Subsidy Childcare Scheme. DCYA Early Years Finance Governance & Reform Compliance Team.

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Please be aware that this week’s payment under TWSCS is another preliminary payment. This will be made to all services who accepted the funding agreement and submitted an application form by Tuesday, 19th May. The reason for having another preliminary payment this...

​The CCSP Finance and Impact returns for April 2020 returns are now available for completion on Pobal Online. Please be aware the deadline for submitting the completed return is Friday, 12th June. “As advised previously, the DCYA would like to emphasise the importance...

Attached letter from Minister Zappone on the establishment of the Advisory Group along with the Terms of Reference for the Advisory Group issued to ELC & SAC providers on 15 May 2020.