Childcare News

Dear Service Provider, We have received several queries regarding ‘Attendance of children in receipt of AIM supports.’ Please note, the rules for absence or under attendance of children in receipt of AIM supports (as set out in section 10 of the AIM Programme Rules),...

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Dear Service Provider, The ECCE 2024/25 programme call is closing. Please ensure all AIM applications are submitted prior to the closure of ECCE, as applications submitted after the closure will not be processed. For children availing of AIM support for the 2024/25...

Dear Service Provider, Exciting News! Upcoming Better Start Quality Development Service Information Webinar is Almost Here! Our team works in a mentoring capacity with Early Learning and Care settings to support the implementation of the National Frameworks Síolta and...

Dear Service Provider, Please note the following regarding the Nurturing Skills Learner Fund (NSLF). NSLF applications for the academic year 2025/2026 NSLF applications for the academic year 2025/2026 are now open and will close on 1 May 2025 at 5pm. Please advise...

Dear Service Provider, As some services may close for the Eater break, dates during 14-18 and/or 21-25 April, it may be necessary to make the following changes on your Early Years Hive. Please note Good Friday, 18 April 2025, is not a public holiday. We advise making...

​Dear Service Provider, We are delighted to announce our newest rolling training – ‘Journey Through the Hive’. This training will benefit those wishing to refresh their Early Years Hive navigation skills and new Early Years Hive users. Please note this training will...

Research Call Out for Childminders! Are you a Childminder who would like to collaborate and share your expertise with Early Childhood Ireland on new research that will help shape future childminding practice and policies? Your collaboration with Early Childhood...