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More Affordable Childcare starts now!

Since September 2017, EVERY FAMILY is eligible for financial childcare support for ANY child aged between 6 – 36 months, in full or part-time Tusla-registered childcare.  And thousands more can receive further support for children up to age 15 years. Here are the main changes to the current subsidised scheme: Universal subsidy (not means-tested) A new universal childcare subsidy for [...]

October 13th, 2017|Categories: News|

AIM Level 1 – Inclusion Co-ordinator Increased ECCE Capitation FAQs

The application process for the increased capitation relating to LINC will be open for applications from 9.00am Friday 13th October 2017.  Applications must be made electronically via the Programmes Implementation Platform (PIP), and include a unique Graduate ID issued by Mary Immaculate College and a signed Inclusion Coordinator Declaration and Consent Form. If you have any queries relating to the [...]

October 11th, 2017|Categories: News|

Children First: National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children (2017) available to download

Children First: National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children was first published in 1999 and was revised and updated a number of times, most recently in 2011. The principles and substance of this document (2017) are unchanged from the earlier editions. The guidance is intended to assist people in recognising child abuse and neglect, and in reporting reasonable [...]

October 3rd, 2017|Categories: News|

Autumn Winter Training Calendar out now!

Our Autumn Winter Training Calendar has been posted to all childcare services in Limerick.  Workshops are being provided in city and county locations for early years professionals working in Limerick childcare services.  See here for full details.

September 27th, 2017|Categories: News|

More Affordable Childcare starts now!

From September 2017, EVERY FAMILY will be eligible for financial childcare support for ANY child aged between 6 – 36 months, in full or part-time Tusla-registered childcare.  And thousands more can receive further support for children up to age 15 years. Here are the main changes to the current subsidised scheme: Universal subsidy (not means-tested) There is a new universal [...]

August 22nd, 2017|Categories: News|

Search for Childcare

Use this facility to search for a Childcare Service or Childminder in your area. You can also check which types of childcare are provided and if a service offers one or more of the government childcare schemes.

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ECCE Calculator

Use the ECCE Calculator to check if your child qualifies for the Free-School Year. All you need to do is enter your child’s date of birth and the calculator will tell you when your child will be eligible.

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