Childcare News

Nurturing Skills Learner Fund Registration and Employment Record You and your staff are invited to attend sector training on the Nurturing Skills Learner Fund (NSLF) Registrations and Employment record. N.B. It is very important for staff to be made aware of this...

Places still available for child safeguarding training To book you place email sligochildcare@gmail.com or call 07191-48860

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:...

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:...

***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.

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...

​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...

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...