Childcare News

Minister Foley has announced the launch of My Little Library 2026. The book bags for every child finishing pre-school and starting primary school in September are being delivered to libraries. Please find attached invitations in English and Irish, QR codes to send to...

Dear Service Provider, Thank you to all who attended our recent Programme Readiness 2026 training sessions. For those who may have missed the training sessions, you can watch the recorded webinar and view the training slides and a document with answers to the...

Join us on the 4th of July for a fantastic morning or free entertainment.

Dear Service Provider, We wish to advise that the Transfer of Ownership process for the 2025 programme call remains open. All services with AIM Level 5 equipment supporting children who are expected to complete their ECCE eligibility at the end of the 2025 programme...

Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley today welcomed the publication of a new review which highlights the benefits of Government funding for parent and toddler groups. The Parent and Toddler Group grants support weekly meet-ups for hundreds of...

Childcare: Special Needs Assistant Level 5 - (Mon & Tues) 10am - 12.30pm BTEI Sligo, Sep 2026 https://msletb.ie/further-education.../search-courses/... Stage One Advanced Certificate in Early Learning and Care (Level 5) - Sligo BTEI (Wed & Thurs)...

Dear Provider, Practising professionals from the Early Learning and Care (ELC), School‑Age Childcare (SAC) and Childminding sectors are reminded to complete the national CPD mapping survey commissioned by the Department of Children, Disability and Equality (DCDE). The...

Dear Service Provider, The first stage of Programme Readiness for ECCE, NCS and the CCSP Saver Programme 2026/2027 is now available for services to complete on the Early Years Hive. Please note, Core Funding 2026/2027 will be available soon. Further details will be...

Dear Service Provider, This announcement provides further information regarding the AIM application process for the 2026/2027 programme call. AIM Level 4 and Level 5 applications opened on 06 May 2026. All applications should continue to be submitted in line with...