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Critical Incidents in ELC and SAC Services

A new publication, 'Critical Incidents in ELC and SAC Services: Planning and Responding', has been developed on behalf of the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth by the Critical Incident National Working Group with Barnardos. Barnardos has developed a linked publication on Supporting Children’s Emotional Wellbeing after a Critical Incident. Click here to [...]

Using Children’s Books to Introduce your Young Child to Diversity

We are delighted to offer this event at 3 Limerick libraries during Limerick Lifelong Learning Festival 2023. It will give parents/guardians an opportunity to see how books can be used as a resource for introducing children to diversity. Children's books incorporating diversity will be available to borrow from Limerick Libraries. Dooradoyle Library on Tuesday 28th [...]

Childminding Development Officer (Part-time, fixed-term contract up to 31st December 2023)

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the role of Childminding Development Officer (Part-time, fixed-term contract up to 31st December 2023) Closing date for the receipt of applications is Tuesday 31st January 2023. Please see CMDO-Job-Description and CMDO Application Form 2023 for further details. Candidates will be short-listed based on information supplied in their Application [...]

Administrative & Childminding Support Worker Vacancy (maternity cover)

We are recruiting an Administrative & Childminding Support Worker (maternity cover, 12 months). The role includes: Providing support, advice and information to Childminders Administration associated with the Childcare Funding Programmes Provision of information and dealing with general queries The post will be based at the offices of Limerick Childcare Committee in Croom Mills, Croom, Co. [...]

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Use this facility to search for a Childcare Service or Childminder in your area. You can also check which types of childcare are provided and if a service offers one or more of the government childcare schemes.

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Use the ECCE Calculator to check if your child qualifies for the Free-School Year. All you need to do is enter your child’s date of birth and the calculator will tell you when your child will be eligible.

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