Limerick Childcare Committee – Welcome to the Limerick Childcare Committee Website

Welcome to Limerick Childcare Committee

On our website you will find information on subsidised early childhood education programmes (ECCE, NCS), a Resource Section for Childcare Providers and for Parents as well as details of the services we provide.

Childcare Schemes

The Department of Children and Youth Affairs (DCYA) operate a number of schemes providing free or reduced rate childcare.

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Childcare Providers

An information resource for those operating or setting-up an Early Years, Childminding or After-School service. This section includes information on the Pre-School Regulations, PIP, Aistear, Siolta, Child Protection and much more.

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Parents

A resource for Parents with information on the Childcare Schemes, Types of Childcare Services, Parent and Toddler Groups as well as links to useful publications and organisations.

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National Conversation on Education – Children’s Creative Spaces

Marie McElhinney2026-04-02T10:27:24+01:00April 1st, 2026|

Minister for Children, Disability and Equality Norma Foley is inviting children from Early Learning [...]

New Employment Regulation Order for Early Years Educators and School-Age Practitioners

Marie McElhinney2025-10-07T12:43:53+01:00October 7th, 2025|

On Friday, 3rd October 2025 Minister of State for Employment, Small Business and Retail, [...]

Learner Fund Graduate and Childminder Bursary 2025

Marie McElhinney2025-09-12T13:13:14+01:00September 12th, 2025|

We are now accepting applications for the Learner Fund Graduate and Childminder Bursary 2025. [...]

Search for Childcare

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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ECCE Calculator

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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