Memo to Early Learning and Care (ELC) and School Age Childcare (SAC) Providers, including Childminders
The DCEDIY issued this memo to the sector regarding the wearing of face masks by children in their settings.
Childminding – all you need to know
If you are a Childminder or are considering setting up a childminding business in your home, then this new publication, Childminding - all you need to know is for you. Hard copies can be obtained by contacting laura@limerickchildcare.ie
Consultation request from Education and Training Boards on new programmes of Early Learning and Care
In 2019 QQI published Professional Award-type Descriptors for Early Learning and Care (ELC) awards which, for the first time, has set out the standards required for ELC awards at levels 5, 6, 7 and 8. As a result of this development the current QQI Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) awards at Levels 5 and [...]
National Quality Guidelines for School Age Childcare Services
Minister O'Gorman today launched the National Quality Guidelines for School Age Childcare Services. Read the guidelines here.
Learner Fund Graduate Bursary 2020
The DCYA has announced this year's Learner Fund Graduate Bursary. Full details here.
Child Safeguarding – Information for Parents
The National Early Years Children First Committee have developed an information leaflet for parents. The purpose of the leaflet is to outline what parents can expect in relation to Child Safeguarding from Early Learning and Care services. You can download the leaflet here.
Minister announces funding package for reopening of childcare services
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Katherine Zappone today announced a major funding package to facilitate the reopening of childcare facilities from 29 June. Details can be downloaded: Press Release - Funding Model 10 June 2020 Reopening Funding Package for Childcare Services FAQ v1
New applications for Access and Inclusion Model (AIM) support for 2020/21 are now open
The Access and Inclusion Model (AIM) provides a range of supports to enable children with a disability to meaningfully participate in the ECCE pre-school programme. Parents/carers/legal guardians and pre-school providers make AIM applications jointly, through an on-line system. Applications for the 2020/2021 pre-school year are now open. Further details here.
Temporary Childcare Scheme for Essential Health Workers
Today Minister Zappone announced a Temporary Childcare Scheme for Essential Health Workers due to commence on 18th May in line with Phase 1 of the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business. The document Temporary Childcare Scheme for Essential Health Workers - FAQ V.1 contains questions and answers relevant to both parents and childcare service providers.
COVID-19 Illustration for Children
You may find COVID-19 illustrated explanation for children helpful in discussing the virus with your children