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Read the latest news and updates from Sligo County Childcare Committee below.
CCSP Finance and Impact returns (FIRS)
The CCSP Finance and Impact returns (FIRS) for August 2021 are available for completion on Pobal online Dear Service Provider, The Community Childcare Subvention Plus (CCSP) Finance and Impact returns (FIRs) for August 2021 returns are available for completion on...
National Covid-19 Support out of hours Helpline for ELC and SAC providers
Provider Fees Lists now available on NCS website
Service provider fees lists for the National Childcare Scheme (NCS) and the Early Childhood Care and Education Scheme (ECCE) are now available to view on the Childcare Search page of the NCS website. NCS applicants can view a training video on how to use this page,...
Notice regarding ECCE 2020 Registrations
Dear Service Provider, Registrations for the Early Childhood Care and Education Scheme (ECCE) 2020 Programme are now closed. Early Years Service Providers are no longer able to create new child registrations on the Early Years Hive. Due to this, you are advised not to...
Higher Capitation Application 2021/2022
Dear Service Provider, The Higher Capitation application for 2021/2022 programme call is open on the Early Years Hive from today 23 August 2021. You can find guidance on making a Higher Capitation application on the Early Years Hive here. Regards,The Early Years Team
AIM Level 7 Reviews on the Early Years Hive
Dear Service Provider, The AIM Level 7 Post-Application Approvals and Reviews Guidelines have been uploaded to the Early Years Hive, and can be found here. In particular, we wish to draw your attention to the ‘reviews’ section. This explains how you can inform...
Notice to providers on Fees List Publication
Dear Service Provider, As you are aware, ECCE and NCS providers are contractually required to publish their fees lists: • in an area accessible to parents• on any online platform maintained by the Approved Provider for the purpose of advertising its service.In...
DCEDIY notice on Parental Declarations
The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) wish to advise that Service Providers can again accept confirmation of the acceptance of the ECCE, NCS and CCSP Savers ‘Parental Declarations’ by the relevant parent either by email or by...
Reopening Support Payment (RSP) – Verification Checks
Dear Provider,Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) has provided financial supports to the Early Learning and Care (ELC) and School Age Care (SAC) sector in recognition of the particular...