Information for Childcare Services
This section includes information on a wide range of topics relevant to those operating an Early Years (Childcare) Service. Please use the tabs on the left for further reading on:
- Aistear and Síolta
- Better Start
- Child Protection and Welfare
- Department of Education (DES) Inspections for ECCE Services
- Early Years Quality & Regulatory Framework
- Health and Safety in Early Years Services
- National Childcare Scheme
- Pobal Compliance Visit
- Pre-School Regulations
- Programmes Implementation Platform (PIP)
- Qualification Requirements
Children’s Rights Alliance
- CRA Strengthening Children’s Rights in the Constitution 2012
- CRA UN Convention on the Rights of the Child Booklet – Irish
- CRA UN Convention on the Rights of the Child Booklet – English
Transition from Early Years service to primary school
Professional Responsibilities
Sustainability
The Key Person Approach