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Child Protection Training

Limerick Childcare Committee has just completed it's 12th Child Protection and Welfare Training  for 2015.  This brings the total number of staff trained in Limerick to 353, since the introduction of the new programme in Jan 2014. The training which is delivered under the National Early Years Children First Committee, is accredited by Tusla and is available to all [...]

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, [...]

Capital Funding Announced for Limerick

The Early Years Capital funding for 2015 was announced on Thursday 30th July by Minister James Reilly. Just under €7 million has been allocated through the Department of Children and Youth Affairs to 2,415 grantees nationwide.  Of these 121 approvals were made in respect of services in Limerick, totalling €643, 320. Limerick Childcare Committee would [...]

Is your child eligible for the Free Pre-School Year?

The Free Pre-School Year (ECCE Scheme) was introduced by the Department of Children and Youth Affairs (DCYA) in 2010 to ensure that all children have access to 1 year of  free pre-school.  Under the scheme eligible children are entitled to 183 days of free pre-school.  This is provided as 3hrs per day, 5 days per [...]

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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