Teddy’s Community Play School, Dromcollogher wins set of unit blocks.
Last November we conducted a survey regarding levels of income, costs and wages in the Limerick childcare sector which we hope will help to highlight the need for a review, at national level, of supports towards childcare services, owners, managers and staff. We would like to thank all the services who took the time to complete the survey. The results [...]
Capital funding announced for Early Years services
Application details are now available for Early Years Capital Funding 2016 (EYC2016). Applications may be made online via the PIP system during the week ending 18th March 2016. The expected closing date for applications is during the week ending 8th April 2016. This funding is specifically for pre-school providers – both community/not-for-profit and private providers – who want to expand their services to [...]
Reform of Higher Capitation for ECCE services
From September 2016 in ECCE services, higher capitation will be paid to individual ECCE sessions (or rooms) which are led by Early Years professionals with a relevant Level 7 (or higher) qualification. Services with multiple ECCE rooms, but only one with the necessary higher capitation qualification, can avail of this higher funding for part of their service. The higher rate [...]
DCYA launches expansion of the Community Childcare Subvention (CCS) Programme to Private Providers
DCYA has announced the launch of the expansion of the Community Childcare Subvention (CCS) Programme to private childcare providers. Please see CCS Announcement for Private Providers to read full details of the Minister's announcement.
Capital funding announced for Early Years services
Minister Reilly has announced the launch of capital funding totalling €4 million for Early Years services in 2016 (EYC2016). This funding is specifically for pre-school providers – both community/not-for-profit and private providers – who want to expand their services to cater for more children from September 2016. Applications for funding through the EYC2016 will be taken from eligible childcare providers in [...]
Vacancy for Administrative Support Worker
We are recruiting an Administrative Support Worker to assist in the delivery of actions in our Local Implementation Plan 2016. The position is based in Croom, Co. Limerick. This is a full-time position subject to funding, offering an initial contract to 31st December 2016. For full details please see Job Description Administrative Support Worker. To apply, please download and complete Application Form Administrative [...]