Below is the key information you will need in relation to deadline dates for registrations and payments for the coming weeks.
For detailed programme information please click on relevant programme links below
| Programme (and links) | Programme Call Start Date | Final contracting date | Date programme opens for registrations |
| ECCE | 27th August | 22nd August | 20th August |
| CCSP | 20th August | 20th August | 20th August |
| CCS | 20th August | 20th August | 17th September – 12th October (snapshot window) |
| TEC | 27th August | 24th August | 27th August |
Before registrations can commence:
- Services must be in contract;
- Service calendars and fees lists should be submitted.
In addition, in order for Pobal to process payments, services need to have a valid TCAN.
Payments will be made to the existing bank account associated with the service on PIP – for any changes please notify the Early Years & Young Peoples Directorate via pipdocuments@pobal.ie
However, if services wish to be included in the first preliminary payments, contracting must be completed earlier, as per the table below. Further preliminary payments will follow in the coming weeks.
| Programme | 1st Preliminary Payment date | Earlier contract date (in order to be included in 1st Preliminary payment) | Subsequent Preliminary payment date: |
| ECCE | 24th August | 17th August | 31st Aug |
| CCSP | 17th August | 14th August | None |
| CCS | 17th August | 14th August | 12th Oct |
| TEC | 24th August | 21st August | None |
If you have any queries please contact Pobal Online Support on 01-5117222, or contact your local City/County Childcare Committee.