Limerick Childcare Committee would like to welcome you to our new website. On our website you will find information on: The National Childcare Programmes/Schemes - ECCE, CCS and TEC. A resource section for Childcare Providers and those interested in setting up a Early Years, After-School or Childminding business. It also includes information on the Pre-School Regulations, [...]
The Early Years Capital funding for 2015 was announced on Thursday 30th July by Minister James Reilly. Just under €7 million has been allocated through the Department of Children and Youth Affairs to 2,415 grantees nationwide. Of these 121 approvals were made in respect of services in Limerick, totalling €643, 320. Limerick Childcare Committee would [...]
As part of the Aistear in Practice Programme, Kilcolman Community Creche have reviewed the physical environment in the Montessori Room and further defined the Interest Areas in the room. Why is the environment so important? “The environment influences how and what children play. Well-resourced, well-planned and predictable indoor and outdoor spaces help children to see the opportunities that are available for play. There are two roles for the adult in [...]
On the 18th June, Limerick Childcare Committee held its annual Summer Network Event. The event was attended by managers, staff and committee members from 45 Early Years and After-School Services. The evening commenced with an overview of the PIP Fee Payment Policy and a number of information updates including the extension to the minimum qualification [...]
The Free Pre-School Year (ECCE Scheme) was introduced by the Department of Children and Youth Affairs (DCYA) in 2010 to ensure that all children have access to 1 year of free pre-school. Under the scheme eligible children are entitled to 183 days of free pre-school. This is provided as 3hrs per day, 5 days per [...]