Parent & Toddler Group Grant
Applications for funding are invited from existing Parent & Toddler Groups as well as new set-ups. For enquiries, or to request an application form, please contact Niamh on 061 600918 or email niamh@limerickchildcare.ie Closing date for receipt of completed applications (hard copy only) is Friday, 29th June.
National Síolta Aistear Initiative Newsletter
The 3rd edition of the NSAI Newsletter, NSAI Newsletter April 2018 is now available. It contains: • Introduction to the new Aistear Coordinator • Dispositions Tip Sheets • Update on NSAI • Information on Preschool to Primary School Transition Initiative
New publication to support children’s transition from Early Years to Primary School
We are delighted to bring you “Ambitions for Transitions: A Guide to Support Every Child’s Progression from Early Years Services to Primary School”. Produced in partnership with ABC Start Right, Limerick Childcare Committee, Barnardos, Incredible Years Limerick, Tusla, Department of Education and Skills, Mary Immaculate College, Limerick Social Services, six DEIS primary schools in Limerick and nine Early Years services [...]
Distribution of AIM Inclusive Play
The Department of Children and Youth Affairs commenced distribution of AIM Inclusive Play on 9th April 2018. Approximately 200 AIM Inclusive Play Packs will be delivered daily to ECCE settings nationwide. For ECCE settings with multiple ECCE rooms, a maximum of three AIM Inclusive Play Packs will be distributed initially with remaining AIM Inclusive Play Packs distributed once all settings [...]
Limerick Childcare Committee supports Limerick Lifelong Learning Festival
This festival runs across Limerick City and County from Monday 19th March to Sunday 25th March. To support the event, on Saturday 24th March at 10.30 a.m. in The Granary Library, Limerick Childcare Committee is presenting ‘Let’s talk about…. Your Child’s Language Development’. This informal event is open to parents/grandparents/guardians. For further details see https://www.limerick.ie/LoveLearning
Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Training Programme.
Training to support early years educators engage with “Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Charter and Guidelines for Early Childhood Care and Education” is being delivered in Limerick on 24th February and 3rd March 2018. Further details on our Training page.