The Childcare Providers Network was established in 1998 as a response to support the ongoing needs and development of childcare providers and workers within Co. Kilkenny.
The catalyst for initiating this network was the delivery of a Childcare Fetac level 5 training course. An integral part of this course was the provision of informal support to the students as they worked to develop skills that would enable them to deliver quality childcare services.
The network has since grown and developed into a support group consisting of providers who value the importance of Early Childhood Care and Education. There is also a childcare providers network active in the South of the county to accomodate providers based in this area.
The Networks’ main role is the delivery of information sharing and training sessions on issues that are identified on an annual basis by childcare providers and workers. Information on upcoming network events can be dowloaded here
Who is the Network For?
Both networks welcome any individual or groups providing childcare or interested in the area of Early Childhood Care and Education such as;
- Community and Private Pre-schools
- Playgroups
- Crèches
- Parent and Toddler Groups
- Drop-in Facilities
- Childcare Students
What do these networks aim to do?
The aim of the Kilkenny Childcare Networks is to:
- Support providers through exchange of ideas, practical knowledge and experiences
- Identify issues arising from childcare providers within the county and work closely together to combat such issues
- Facilitate and subsidise information workshops and training events which meet the current needs of Kilkenny childcare providers
- Provide opportunities to liaise and carry information to and from Kilkenny County Childcare Committee
Further Information
For Further information on either Network or upcoming network events please contact Deirdre or Barbara on 056-7752865 Ext 2.
