Minister for Children, Disability and Equality Norma Foley is inviting children from Early Learning and Care and School-Age Childcare services across the country to take part in Children’s Creative Spaces celebrating the theme “Where I learn and play”. The aim is to give children the opportunity to express creativity, belonging, and their own experiences [...]
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 [...]
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.
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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
New online resource now available: www.NurturingSkills.ie We are pleased to share that the new Nurturing Skills website and Learning Hub was officially launched on 24th May 2025 at the national conference: Continuing the Journey: Exploring the updated Aistear: the Early Childhood Curriculum Framework. The website has been developed as a central hub for Early Learning [...]
Applications are now open for the 2025 Parent & Toddler Group Grant. Guidelines and application form are available here. Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 28th March 2025.
Our final Site Visit of 2024 was to The Beehive Play Learn and Grow, Rathkeale. The full-day crèche is a designated Equal Start Service and advocates for inclusion and participation from all members of the community. Méabh and the team place a strong emphasis on inclusion, play, and creating spaces that are not only functional [...]