Site Visit – Our Lady Queen of Peace Preschool
Please click here to see photos from our first site visit - Our Lady Queen of Peace Preschool in Janesboro.
Site Visit 1 – Our Lady Queen of Peace Preschool
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 opportunities for the children. There [...]
Childminding Development Grant 2024
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.
Parent/Guardian’s Guide to Addressing Concerns in ELC or SAC services
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.
Inspections in Early Learning and Care settings – Information leaflet for parents
This leaflet provides information on the different types of inspections and other types of work carried out by the Department of Education (DE) and Tusla Early Years Inspectorate. You can download the leaflet here.
DCEDIY CCC CPD – STEM, the Arts and Starcatchers
DCEDIY CCC CPD – STEM, the Arts and Starcatchers In November 2023, the DCEDIY Quality Unit hosted a CPD event for CCC staff. Linda and Catriona attended and participated in Workshops and Information Sessions on STEM and the Arts (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), delivered by Nicola O’Reilly and Sandra O’Neill of DCU. They explored how STEM provides intellectual support, [...]