New Website for Limerick Childcare Committee
Limerick Childcare Committee would like to welcome you to our new website. On our website you will find information on: The National Childcare Programmes/Schemes - ECCE, CCS and TEC. A resource section for Childcare Providers and those interested in setting up a Early Years, After-School or Childminding business. It also includes information on the Pre-School Regulations, Child Protection and Welfare, PIP, [...]
New Employment Regulation Order for Early Years Educators and School-Age Practitioners
On Friday, 3rd October 2025 Minister of State for Employment, Small Business and Retail, Alan Dillon confirmed he intends to sign a new Employment Order for Early Years Educators and School-Age Practitioners which will provide for increases in new minimum hourly rates of pay from the 13th October 2025. Full details in the Press Release here: Press Release New [...]
Learner Fund Graduate and Childminder Bursary 2025
We are now accepting applications for the Learner Fund Graduate and Childminder Bursary 2025. Further details and application form here. For Tusla registered childminders who wish to apply, please email karen@limerickchildcare.ie for full details and an application form.
Autumn 2025 CPD Training Calendar Now Available!
We are delighted to launch our Autumn CPD Schedule. Please click here to see what we are offering this season and to make a booking.
Visit our Jobs Board
We now have a dedicated Jobs Board page on our website where we advertise vacancies within Early Years and School Age childcare services. We're delighted to offer this free service to all Limerick childcare providers. So, whether you're a childcare provider looking to advertise a staff vacancy, or you're looking for a job in an Early Years or School [...]
Keeping children safe and comfortable indoors and outdoors in all weathers. Guidance for early years services.
Tusla has published an updated guidance document- Keeping children safe and comfortable indoors and outdoors in all weathers The document is designed to help childcare providers and staff protect children during all types of weather by offering practical advice on clothing, hydration, safe play, and sleep. It supports compliance with regulations and includes a checklist to help plan for [...]
AIM (Access and Inclusion Model) Information Session
Is your child starting preschool (ECCE) this September? Curious about AIM (Access and Inclusion Model) and how it can support your child? Join Limerick Childcare Committee and the Better Start AIM Team for a FREE online information session just for parents! Date: Wednesday, 18th June 2025 Time: 10:30–11:30am or 8:00–9:00pm Venue: Online Cost: Free Book your place here: https://forms.gle/iJT5anvhApgAfemb8