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Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Training Programme.

Training to support early years educators engage with “Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Charter and Guidelines for Early Childhood Care and Education” is being delivered in Limerick on 24th February and 3rd March 2018.  Further details on our Training page.

Poison Prevention Guidelines

The Poisons Information Centre of Ireland has produced a very useful leaflet entitled 'Poisons Prevention Guidelines' which also advises what to do if you think your child has been poisoned.  See leaflet here.

Minister Bruton and Minister Zappone publish Review of Education-Focused Inspections of Early Years

The report draws from the findings of 867 inspections conducted nationally on providers delivering the state funded Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Free Preschool Programme. These inspections were undertaken to specifically evaluate the quality of children’s learning and development within these settings. Key insights: Almost all Early Years services provide warm, welcoming and safe [...]

Limerick leads the way in Outdoor Play

Limerick Childcare Committee, in partnership with Limerick Children and Young People’s Services Committee and Limerick City and County Council, has awarded a tender to Early Childhood Ireland for the Provision of Mentoring Support to Early Years and After School Settings in Outdoor Play in Limerick City and County.  Early Childhood Ireland is the national organisation [...]

Capital funding announced for Early Years and School Age childcare services

Outdoor play areas, extra spaces and essential maintenance are to be supported by capital funding for childcare services in 2018, according to Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone.  The Minister also confirmed that applications will open in February 2018 to ensure children of all ages will benefit as soon as possible. see https://www.limerickchildcare.ie/providers/funding/ [...]

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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