Childcare News
AIM Level 1 Application Process for 2026/27 is now open for existing graduates
Dear Service Provider, The application process for AIM Level 1 is now open for existing graduates. Applications must be submitted via the Early Years Hive. Applicant guidelines can be found here. Prior to submitting the AIM Level 1 application, service providers must...
ECCE 2026/2027 registrations now open
Dear Service Provider, Registrations for the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) scheme 2026/2027 are now open on the Early Years Hive. The ECCE 2026/2027 programme will commence on Monday 24 August 2026. You can find guidance on how to register a child on ECCE...
Reminder: All NCS claims must be confirmed by parents/guardians to ensure funding.
Dear Service Provider, We would like to remind you that NCS subsidies can only be paid once a CHICK has been registered and the parent/guardian has confirmed that all details are correct via the parent portal. For payments to flow, all claim weeks for a child must be...
Upcoming change: New co-payment functionality to be added to NCS Claims
Dear Service Provider, In recent programme readiness training, a high-level overview of new co-payment functionality was presented. We’d like to share with you a further update of the upcoming change, in advance of training scheduled before the new functionality goes...
Early Years Hive Snapshot 29 June 2026
AIM Level 1 Applications for 2026/27 for existing graduates will open on the Early Years Hive in the coming weeks
Dear Service Provider, AIM Level 1 applications for existing graduates will open on the Early Years Hive in the coming weeks. Please monitor the announcement section on the Hive for any further updates regarding AIM Level 1. Regards, The Early Years...
Hot Weather Guidance
There are two helpful guides to support early years services keep children and staff safe and comfortable both indoors and outdoors during the warmer summer months. The Tusla Early Years Inspectorate guide provides helpful recommendations for each season and is...
My Little Library 2026
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...
Early Years Snapshot – June 15th
Programme Readiness Training Recap
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...