Latest News
Read the latest news and updates from Sligo County Childcare Committee below.
Programme Support Payments (PSP) 2019/20
Dear Service Provider, Providers are reminded that Programme Support Payments (PSP) will close for applications next Friday, June 12th. On Friday, 17th April, the DCYA released an advance payment of one-third of the Programme Support Payment (PSP) that services were...
DCYA Announcement regarding the launch of a range of online resources and guidance to support service providers
Dear Provider, Today the Department of Children and Youth Affairs has launched a range of online resources and guidance to support service providers, practitioners and parents to prepare for the reopening of Early Learning and Care and School-Age Childcare settings,...
ECCE 2020/21 on the Early Years Hive
Dear Service Provider, This year the ECCE Programme will be managed on the Early Years Hive, and all ECCE Programme related activities must be completed here. All service providers offering the ECCE Programme for the 2020-2021 programme year must complete every step...
Informal Consultation
Please see below the Early Years Child Protection informal consultation Document. .
APPLICATION PROCESS FOR NEW APPLICANTS
Dear Service Provider The AIM 2020/2021 programme year is now open for new applicants. Application forms are accessible via the AIM tab on the PIP portal. Please note, although the AIM application system is open, in light of public health guidance, the delivery of AIM...
DCYA Announcement on COVID-19 and Programme Readiness 2020/21
COVID-19 The DCYA are working towards the significant challenges of a phased reopening of early learning and care facilities for 29th June, in line with the Government’s Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business. The lifting of restrictions and the progression to...
Minister Zappone announces decisions and guidance to support the reopening of childcare services
From Department of Children and Youth Affairs Published at: 29 May 2020 Last updated 1 June 2020 Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone, today announced a number of developments to assist childcare providers and parents plan for the reopening of...
Message & Survey from EY Division for services that normally close over the summer
Dear Provider, Further to our recent correspondence concerning upcoming provider surveys, please find attached here the survey questions for early learning and care and school-age childcare providers usually closed in July and August. This survey will be...
Temporary Wage Subsidy Childcare Scheme – Verification Checks
Dear Service Providers, Please refer to attached DCYA letter and verification requirements on the Temporary Wage Subsidy Childcare Scheme. DCYA Early Years Finance Governance & Reform Compliance Team.