Childcare News
Tir na nÓg are now hiring
Child Safeguarding Training 20th April
Places still available for child safeguarding training To book you place email sligochildcare@gmail.com or call 07191-48860
Minister O’Gorman launches call for proposals from early learning and childcare support organisations for 2025 funding programme
Minister O'Gorman today, launched a call for proposals under the Programme for Support Organisations to Early Learning and Care, School Age Childcare and Childminding Sector 2025. €2.54 million is available through this Programme. Read the full Press release at:...
Public consultation on the draft childminding regulations
Did you know? Childminders and parents have a chance to voice their opinion on the proposed regulations that will impact childminding services in Ireland. To take part in the consultation visit:...
2024 – Parent and Toddler Group Applications open
***Attention Parent and Toddler Groups*** The Parent and Toddler Group Grants 2024 are now open. Please email sligochildcare@gmail.com for your application. Both new and current Toddler Groups may apply. The deadline is April 24, 2024.
A notice about timeframes for new applications and change in circumstances applications – 2024
We would like to draw you attention to an important notice that we have published on our website relating to timeframes for new applications and change in circumstances applications. You can find the notice on the main Early Years Inspectorate webpage Or you...
Building Blocks – Expansion Grant
Dear Service Provider, Building Blocks - Expansion Grant Scheme applications opened on the 22 February 2024. We would like to remind applicants that the closing date for submitting applications for the Building Blocks - Expansion Grant Scheme is 3 April 2024. There...
Public consultation on the draft childminding regulation
We want to hear from childminders! The public consultation on the draft childminding regulations is open until the 2nd of May and your feedback will play a significant role in shaping the regulation. To voice your opinion visit...
Draft Childminding Regulations focus group
Sligo County Childcare Committee are hosting a focus group for Childminders on the new draft childminding regulations. This is a good opportunity for childminders to have their views on the new regulations represented. Booking is required, please call us on 071...