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National Síolta Aistear Initiative Newsletter

In the 2nd edition of this national newsletter, practitioners from Stepping Stones Pre-School in Bruree give their comments on 'Introducing the Aistear Síolta Practice Guide', a workshop facilitated by Limerick Childcare Committee which they attended in May this year.  Read their comments and more in NSAI Newsletter

November 8th, 2017|Categories: News|

Minister Zappone launches 2016-2017 Early Years Sector Profile

Report provides insight into childcare numbers, fees, staff qualifications and wages Developed by Pobal for the Department of Children and Youth Affairs Thursday 26th October 2017: Minister Katherine Zappone today launched the Early Years Sector Profile Report 2016-2017 developed and published by Pobal for the Department of Children and Youth Affairs. The report, which presents an overview of the early years [...]

October 26th, 2017|Categories: News|

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|

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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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