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National Childcare Scheme (NCS) is now open

National Childcare Scheme (NCS) is now open

Dear Service Provider, The National Childcare Scheme (NCS) is now open for the 2025/2026 programme year. Please ensure that you have activated your NCS 2025/2026 funding agreement. You can find guidance and documentation on the Early Years Hive, to support you with...

Bia Blasta – the Pre-school Nutrition Programme

Bia Blasta – the Pre-school Nutrition Programme

Dear Service Provider, Minister Foley launched the Bia Blasta pre-school nutrition scheme for pre-school children in disadvantaged areas. Bia Blasta - the Pre-school Nutrition Programme, is a key funding programme under the Equal Start model. It supports the provision...

CCSP 2025 Saver Programme is now open

CCSP 2025 Saver Programme is now open

Dear Service Provider, The Community Childcare Subvention Plus (CCSP) Saver Programme is now open for the 2025/2026 programme year. You can find guidance and documentation on the Early Years to support you with the CCSP Saver Programme. Regards, The Early Years...

AIM Level 7 Plus and Non-term applications are now open

AIM Level 7 Plus and Non-term applications are now open

Dear Service Provider, Access & Inclusion Model (AIM) Level 7, Plus and Non-term applications open on the Early Years Hive from 9am today. A new AIM Plus and Non-term application must be submitted for the 2025/2026 programme call. AIM Level 4, Level 5 and Level 7...

Core Funding 2025/2026 reminder

Core Funding 2025/2026 reminder

Dear Service Provider, This is a reminder that the application process for the Core Funding 2025/2026 programme year opened on 9 June 2025. You can submit a Core Funding application for the 2025/2026 programme year on the Core Funding Application page under the...

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