We are delighted to offer the new Pre-registration Training for Childminders! If you are a childminder or are considering taking up childminding in your own home, then this free training programme is for you. Taking place in November over 3 sessions, this training will support you with understanding the new childminding regulations (Child Care Act [...]
Last week we were delighted to be invited to The Old School Abc in Bohermore for the visit of Roderic O'Gorman, Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth. Ciara and her team gave us a tour of the pre-school and after-school service which has gone from strength to strength since its opening in 2019. [...]
Please click here to see photos from our third site visit – Southside Child and Family Centre in Galvone.
We enjoyed our third site visit on the 21st August with Southside Child and Family Centre in Galvone. Margaret, Liesa and Diane welcomed us with an overview of the facility and the services provided before leading us on a tour of the purpose-built full day service. Managed by Limerick Social Services Centre, the building is [...]
Please click here to see photos from our second site visit – Teddy's Community Play School in Dromcollogher.
We held our second site visit on the 17th July, this time it was Teddy's Community Play School in Dromcollogher. Anne gave us a tour of the Old Court House and the challenges of adapting a protected structure before crossing the road to tour the green area. Over the past 8 years the service has [...]
Please click here to see photos from our first site visit - Our Lady Queen of Peace Preschool in Janesboro.
On the 20th June we held our first site visit, hosted by Jenny from Our Lady Queen of Peace Preschool in Limerick city. Jenny took us on a tour of her ‘tiny spaces’ and how, over the past 14 years, the preschool has worked with the school community to create a range of outdoor play [...]
Grant of up to €1,000 available to childminders/potential childminders. Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 7th June 2024. More information here.
Our friends in Dublin City Childcare Committee developed a useful resource for parents/guardians, "Parent/Guardian's Guide to Addressing Concerns in Early Learning and Care or School Age Childcare Services. You can download it here.