Childcare News
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...
Building Blocks Grant Demonstration
National Childcare Scheme
Did you know over 3,700 early learning and childcare services offer the National Childcare Scheme (NCS)? Head over to our website and use our Childcare Search at: www.ncs.gov.ie/en/childcare-search to discover a list of participating services near you! Our FAQs at:...
Building Block Expansion Grant Announcement
Dear Service Providers, Building Block Expansion Grant Announcement As was confirmed last Friday, applications for the Building Blocks Expansion Grant Scheme are now available on the Early Years Hive by navigating to Programmes – Building Blocks Application. We have...
National Síolta Aistear Initiative (NSAI) – Aistear and Play 2024
Dear Service Provider, Deadline to apply: Monday 11 March at 5pm The purpose of the NSAI is to support the implementation of the two National Frameworks-Síolta, the National Quality Framework for Early Childhood and Education and Aistear, The Early Childhood...
Bi-weekly Snapshot 26 February 2024
Press Release from DCEDIY re Building Blocks – Expansion Grant Scheme
The Department of Children, Equality, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) circulated a press release today (Thursday 22 February 2024), in relation to Building Blocks – Expansion Grant Scheme. Applications are now available on the Early Years Hive by navigating...
NCS subsidy increase from 2 September 2024
From 2 September 2024, the minimum rate for the National Childcare Scheme (NCS) subsidies will increase from €1.40 to €2.14. The increase, which was introduced by Minister Roderic O’Gorman as part of Budget 2024 measures, means that if parents are in receipt of a...
Measles – mychild.ie
Measles is a highly contagious viral infection that can spread easily through coughing and sneezing. It is characterized by symptoms such as high fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and a distinctive rash that typically starts on the face and spreads to the rest of...