Minister Foley awards Childminding Development Grants to over 400 Childminders
– Total value of awards under the Childminding Development Grants is up 7% on 2024 and up 22% on 2023, and is at the highest level since the Grant scheme […]
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– Total value of awards under the Childminding Development Grants is up 7% on 2024 and up 22% on 2023, and is at the highest level since the Grant scheme […]
The Learning Garden Creche & Afterschool, Bennettsbridge, Co Kilkenny. Are seeking to fill the following two positions for September 2025: Early Years Educator Role: Full time (36-38 hours) Qualification Requirements: […]
Little Shamrocks are looking to recruit a qualified and experienced Early Years Educator to cover maternity leave from August 2025 in Ballyhale, Co. Kilkenny There is a possibility of this […]
Thomastown Creche and Montessori are recruiting for the following positions. Full time Level 5 Educator Full time Level 6 Educator Relief Staff Level 5 Educator Working with preschool children […]
– All children who are due to start primary school this year are entitled to their free book bag, with books in English or ‘as Gaeilge.’ – An average of […]
Little Steps Country Creche are recruiting
🌿 Join Our Team at Oasis Childcare Centre – Freshford, Co. Kilkenny 🌿 We are currently recruiting for the following positions: Centre Supervisor Early Years Educators Positions are available on […]
Ballyhall Steiner Community Kindergarten is seeking to recruit a part time educator to join our established team. We are situated near Callan, Kilkenny, in a beautiful purpose built building in […]
• €1.3 billion investment in early learning and childcare this year, which builds on the €1 billion investment target that was met in 2023, five years earlier than anticipated • […]
Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley TD, and Bernie McNally, Secretary General, Department of Education today (Wednesday, 30 April) addressed the annual Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy Forum […]
Supporting Transitions in Early Years […]
We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and vibrant Early Childhood Professional to join the team at our Award Winning, Early Years Childcare Service & Homework Club, based in Kilkenny City. […]
We are currently seeking enthusiastic and dedicated staff members to join our team in September 2025! About Us: Smarties Montessori offers a part-time and afterschool service, open with the school year from 8:00am to […]
Muckalee Childcare are recruiting
Dear Provider, Welcome to this month’s edition of the Early Years Sectoral e-Bulletin. Please click on image below. We hope you enjoy this month’s updates from across the Early Years […]
The ‘voice of the child’ as a concept is one we often hear in relation to early learning and care, however it is crucial to the early learning and development […]
Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley has today announced the opening of applications for a new fund to upskill early years staff. The Nurturing Skills Learner Fund will […]
Aistear: the Early Childhood Curriculum Framework for babies, toddlers and young children has been updated. The updated Framework has been developed to support early learning and development from birth up […]
Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, today announced an increased allocation of €350,000 in grant funding for the growing number of Parent and Toddler Groups. The Minister is […]
The eBulletin includes updates from the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, the Department of Education’s Early Years Inspectorate, Pobal and Tusla. A link to the eBulletin can […]
Norma Foley, Minister for Children, Disability and Equality today announced the opening of the 2025 Childminding Development Grant. The Childminding Development Grant provides up to €1,000 to assist both registered […]
Dear Provider, Following yesterday’s communication on Storm Éowyn, please be advised that a Red warning is now in place for every county tomorrow Friday, 24 January. As advised, the National […]
Minister Roderic O’Gorman publishes the 2024 edition of the State of the Nation’s Children report
Below are the steps and details of relevant agencies that will assist you in making informed decisions when setting up an Early Learning and Care (ELC) / School Age Childcare (SAC) service
Garda Vetting in for the Early Learning and Care (ELC) and School Aged Childcare (SAC) sector
Aistear, the Irish word for journey, was Ireland’s first curriculum framework for early childhood education when it was introduced in 2009. This is the first update since then and it will come into effect in September next year.
The toolkit has been published by Hub na nÓg, the national centre of excellence and coordination in children and young people’s participation in decision making, which is an initiative of the Department of Children Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth.
Minister Roderic O’Gorman TD has today announced the launch of the €25m Building Blocks Extension Grant
Government’s free pre-school programme ECCE reaches the one million milestone as results of independent review is published
Tusla childminding registration opens 30 September 2024 Tusla – Child and Family Agency welcomes the Government’s commencement of the relevant parts of the Child Care (Amendment) Act 2024, which introduced […]
Minister O’Gorman publishes new regulations for childminding, paving way for childminders to come into National Childcare Scheme Ó An Roinn Leanaí, Comhionannais, Míchumais, Lánpháirtíochta agus Óige Foilsithe 19 Meán Fómhair 2024 An […]
Minister O’Gorman publishes Guidelines Supporting Inclusion for Autistic Children
Minister O’Gorman welcomes strong commitment from early learning and childcare services to Core Funding for third year running
Minister O’Gorman Launches Research Reviewing the Provision
Minister O’Gorman welcomes record €837m investment from Budget 2025
2024/25 Parent Peer Support Fund now open for applications
35,000 children experiencing disadvantage to benefit from funding boost for early learning and childcare settings
Manager: Niamh McGrath
Contact: [email protected] or 056-7727588
Address: Danesfort,
Age group: School age
Service Type: Afterschool
Funding Programmes: NCS
Manager: Marie Kennedy
Contact: [email protected] 087 680 9119
Address: Firoda National School, Skehana, Castlecomer, R95E22N
Age group: School age
Service Type: Afterschool
Funding Programmes: NCS
Learner Fund Graduate Bursary 2024 of €1,000 is now open
Minister O’Gorman publishes new regulations for childminding,
Number of Early Learning & Care service openings at five year high
Thousands of families to benefit from substantial reductions in early learning and childcare costs from 2 September
Manager: Lorraine Brett
Contact: 0567755759
Address: Kilmanagh NS, Ardnore, Kilkenny
Service Type: Afterschool
Age Group(s): School Age
Funding Programmes: NCS, CCS/P
Manager: Caoimhe Bergin
Contact: 0567755660
Address: Old C.B.S. School, West Street, Callan, Kilkenny
Service Type: Afterschool
Age Group(s): School Age
Funding Programmes: NCS, CCS/P
Press release Minister publishes 2023 progress report for First 5, the whole of government strategy for babies, children and their families From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published […]
Press release Minister O’Gorman announces €25m in capital funding to deliver thousands of additional early learning and childcare places From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 3 July […]
Ministers O’Gorman and Humphreys launch the My Little Library Book Bag 2024 Minister Roderic O’Gorman and Minister Heather Humphreys have today (21 June) launched My Little Library Book Bag 2024, […]
Minister announces details of additional funding to ensure children experiencing disadvantage can access early learning Roderic O’Gorman, Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth has today announced details […]
Government approves publication of the Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2024
Ireland’s first European Child Guarantee interim report published
Minister O’Gorman launches public consultation on Irish language provision in early learning and care and school-age childcare
Please see the below press release announcement by Minister O Gorman on the extension of AIM to support additional hours for ECCE children and the related Frequently Asked Questions FAQs […]
New pay agreement to provide pay increases for the early learning and childcare workforce – Ministers Higgins and O’Gorman
Press release Equal Start for children experiencing disadvantage From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 20 May 2024 Last updated on 20 May 2024 A major new model of […]
Press release Ministers Foley and Minister O’Gorman launch ‘Ireland’s Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy Strategy 2024 – 2033’ From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 16 May 2024 […]
The Childminding Development Grant provides up to €1,000 to assist childminders who are providing a childminding service in their own homes.
Click on the image above to read Issue 1: Childminding
Press release Minister O’Gorman launches call for proposals from early learning and childcare support organisations for 2025 funding programme From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 5 April […]
PRESS RELEASE Nearly 4,000 children in County Kilkenny receive childcare subsidies under the National Childcare Scheme But many are missing out on the scheme which can cut thousands off childcare […]
The DCEDIY have issued Frequently Asked Questions for Parents/Guardians Regarding the ECCE Programme, also known as the ‘free preschool year’ Click HERE to view
The HSE has issued information on the importance of the MMR Vaccine and being measles aware. Download Measles Alert Letter here www.immunisation.ie
Tusla have published a regulatory notice which sets out requirements for Early Years Services in relation to the use of Water Beads. Find Early Years Inspectorate Regulatory Notice HERE […]
February’s Early Years e-bulletin. Read here in English Read here in Irish
First 5 Little Library at your local library. Click HERE to read the e-bulletin
AIM is a multi-agency initiative led by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) that offers a suite of supports – both universal and targeted – to ensure children with a disability can access and meaningfully participate in the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) programme in mainstream settings.
Dear Provider, Welcome to the December edition of the Early Years sectoral e-Bulletin below. We hope you enjoy this month’s updates from across the Early Years sector and find the […]
From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 11 December 2023 Last updated on 11 December 2023 • New website with a series of interactive dashboards presenting data about […]
From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 8 December 2023 Last updated on 8 December 2023 Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman, has today announced […]
From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 7 December 2023 Last updated on 6 December 2023 €45m announced under the Building Blocks – Capacity Grant Grants in early 2024 […]
Advice regarding crèches and childcare services
Manager: Ciara Lawton
Contact: 0879665020
Address: Raheen, Dunnamaggin, Kells, Co. Kilkenny
Service Type: Afterschool.
Age Group: School Age.
Funding Programmes: NCS
Manager: Margo Brennan
Contact: 0567768919
Address: Newmarket, Hugginstown, Co. Kilkenny
Service Type: Afterschool
Age Group: School Age
Funding Programme: NCS
The Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman, will today, on World Children’s Day, unveil the latest implementation plan for ‘First 5’, the ten-year whole of government […]
Manager: Demelza Cronin
Contact: 0851800796
Address: Iverk Showgrounds, Piltown, Co. Kilkenny.
Service Type: Sessional
Funding Programmes: ECCE
The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth is delighted to announce that the Parent Portal of the National Childcare Scheme won the ‘Best Citizen / Customer Experience Award’ […]
– Minister O’Gorman today unveiled an investment package worth €1.1bn for early learning and childcare for 2024, building on the substantial investment in Budget 2023 and delivering a 70% increase […]
Roderic O’ Gorman, Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth and Heather Humphreys, Minister for Rural and Community Development today announced the First 5 Little Book at Bedtime initiative, […]
– Over 4,000 services have now applied for a second year of Core Funding, committing to working in partnership with the State for the public good, and to a fee […]
Tusla have published a guide for parents who have recently arrived in Ireland from Ukraine. The document in Ukrainian can be found Here The document in English can be found […]
– 151 services awarded green energy and retrofit upgrade grants of €35,000 to €75,000 under the Building Blocks – Improvement Grant – List of successful applicants, and funding awarded, now […]
Unprecedented demand for the National Childcare Scheme in first six months since increased subsidies came into effect. A total of 134,580 children benefited from supports under the National Childcare Scheme […]
The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) have re-opened the Learner Fund Bursary to Early Learning and Care practitioners who are new graduates of a recognised Early […]
We are pleased to advise that we have published a new guidance document which sets out the revised position of Tusla’s Early Years Inspectorate on sleep provision for children under […]
-Grants of up to €50,000 will be made available to community and voluntary sector organisations working with children and young people through a prevention and early intervention approach. The total […]
What is the CMDG? The CMDG supports potential and existing childminders to enhance the quality of their childminding service through an annual grant of up to €1000 Who can apply? […]
The Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’ Gorman, has today published the Government’s First 5 Annual Implementation Reports 2020 and 2021/22. First 5, the ten-year Whole-of-Government […]
Roderic O’ Gorman, Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, together with Heather Humphreys, Minister for Rural and Community Development, today launched #MyLittleLibrary2023. This initiative, funded through Dormant Accounts […]
Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman, today announced the opening of the 2023 Childminding Development Grant. With a total budget of €250,000, the Childminding Development Grant […]
Roderic O’ Gorman, Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, together with Heather Humphreys, Minister for Rural and Community Development, today launched #MyLittleLibrary2023. This initiative, funded through Dormant Accounts […]
The Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman, today launched the What Works Ireland Evidence Hub. The What Works Ireland Evidence Hub is an online tool designed […]
First 5 Garden of Wonder and Discovery at Bloom to promote children’s outdoor play From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 17 May 2023 Last updated on 17 May […]
The Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman, today announced the allocation of €700,000 in Dormant Accounts funding to 37 community and voluntary organisations. This additional funding […]
Roderic O’Gorman, Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, together with Hildegarde Naughton, Minister of State with responsibility for Public Health, Well Being and the National Drugs Strategy, has […]
The Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2023 provides for the review and update of the Child Care Act 1991, the primary Act guiding child welfare and protection in Ireland The new […]
-Green energy and retrofit upgrade grants of €35,000 to €75,000 announced under the Building Blocks – Improvement Grant -Building Blocks – Improvement Grant is part of a wider Building Blocks […]
Minister O’Gorman launches Parent and Toddler Group Grants Initiative 2023 From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 10 March 2023 Last updated on 13 March 2023 Minister for Children, […]
Roderic O’Gorman, Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, has today secured Government approval to bring forward legislative amendments in relation to the enforcement powers of the Tusla Early […]
Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman, has today announced Ireland’s participation in the OECD Starting Strong Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS Starting Strong), in partnership […]
Over 105,000 children now benefitting from supports under the National Childcare Scheme The number of children now benefitting from supports under the National Childcare Schemehas increased by 95% since the […]
– New subsidy rates under the National Childcare Scheme effective from 2 January. – Record numbers of children now benefitting from supports under the Scheme. – All families encouraged to […]
Minister O’Gorman announces new scheme to pilot the provision of hot meals to children in early learning and childcare settings Tuesday 22 November 2022 – €150,000 scheme to pilot the […]
Supports available to early learning and childcare services 28/10/22 Minister Roderic O’Gorman would like to update providers about a number of supports that are available for early learning and childcare […]
The Department for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth have released the following two publications in relation to: Budget 2023: Overview and FAQ for Early Learning and Childcare Providers Budget […]
This DCEDIY approved list contains all qualifications which have been approved by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth. It also sets out the appropriate level of DCEDIY approval, for […]
The Department of Children, Equality, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) announced the Building Blocks – Improvement Grant in September 2022. The application for this Grant will open on 28 October 2022 and will be […]
Minister O’Gorman secures €1bn investment in early learning and childcare -Minister O’Gorman today unveiled a substantial budget package of €403 million which brings State investment in early learning and childcare […]
Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) Research on the childcare needs of parents who work atypical hours or live in rural communities Are you a parent […]
Kilkenny County Childcare Committee in collaboration with Carlow, Laois, Tipperary, Waterford and Wexford CCC’s will be hosting a series of 3 free online business information sessions for new or existing […]
Minister O’Gorman launches ‘Together for Better’ new funding model for Early Learning and Care and School Age Childcare as Core Funding contracts begin for 4,000 services – Together for Better […]
’Historic’ new pay agreement to provide pay increases and wage structure for early learning and childcare workers – Ministers English & O’Gorman Employment Regulation Orders to provide first ever minimum […]
Minister O’Gorman encourages families to access the National Childcare Scheme as survey shows more than half are unaware of State supports. Monday 05 September Roderic O’Gorman, Minister for Children, Equality, […]
Minister O’Gorman announces €10m Capital Grant for the Early Learning and Childcare Sector – €10m announced under the Building Blocks – Improvement Grant -Building Blocks – Improvement Grant is part […]
Little Sunshine’s Day Nursery are looking to recruit a full time early years educator with a minimum of Fetac Level 5 to join our team here in Little Sunshine’s. […]
Minister O’Gorman welcomes first ‘Partner Services’ as record number of early learning and childcare services signal intention to expand Wednesday 17 August 1. ‘Partner Service Funding Agreement’ for the new […]
Learner Fund Graduate Bursary – 2022 The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) will re-open the Learner Fund Bursary to Early Learning and Care practitioners who are […]
The Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman, today, 5 August, announced he has appointed Stranmillis University College, Belfast, to undertake an independent review of the Early […]
Minister O’Gorman welcomes major milestones in the initial roll-out of the First 5 My Little Library Initiative From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 4 July 2022 Last […]
Minister O’Gorman publishes funding agreement for new €221 million Core Funding scheme From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 28 June 2022 Last updated on 28 June 2022 The […]
As you may be aware the New Core Funding Model for Childminders, Early Learning & Care and School Aged Childcare services is due to start in September 2022 and is […]
Minister O’Gorman allocates additional funding to support children with disabilities access State-funded pre-school From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 21 June 2022 Last updated on 21 June […]
Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman, today announced the opening of the 2022 Childminder Development Grant. With a total budget of €250,000, the Childminder Development Grant […]
The National Action Plan for Childminding is a pathway that sets out steps towards regulation, support and subsidies, for all paid, non-relative childminders. The aim of the Action Plan […]
From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 13 May 2022 Last updated on 13 May 2022 Minister for Children, Disability, Equality, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman, is pleased to […]
From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 13 May 2022 Last updated on 13 May 2022 Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman, has launched the […]
Kilkenny CCC will host a free Regional Childminding Event on Tuesday May 17th at 7.30pm. The event will give a presentation on ‘A Guide to Becoming a Childminder’ All […]
Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman, today launched Supporting Parents: A National Model of Parenting Support Services. Supporting Parents is a cross-government approach to ensuring: • […]
The Annual Early Years Sector Profile is due for submission on May 4th at 5pm. For information and support call Kilkenny CCC on 056 7752865 Information and Guidelines can be […]
The Kilkenny Presbyterian Church Parent & Toddler Group will re-open on April 21st form 10.30am till 12.
Calling All Childminders in Kilkenny In conjunction with the National Action Plan for Childminding Kilkenny County Childcare Committee invites you to collect your free little library book bag from your […]
This useful guide explains Childcare in Ireland for parents, developed by the Department of Children, Equality, Diversity, Integration & Youth. It has been translated into Ukrainian and Russian. The guide […]
Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman, today announced the roll-out of the First 5 My Little Library Initiative. The initiative will see more than 60,000 children […]
Building connections between the child and the childminder Starting with a new Childminder is a major life change for young children, their families and for you as a Childminder. Settling […]
The European Union (EU) has put in place a Temporary Protection Directive to allow Ukrainian citizens and others fleeing Ukraine to move through the EU as EU citizens. If you are a […]
The Covid-19 Out of Hours Helpline will be in open on Thursday, 17th of March (St. Patrick’s day) and on Saturday (19/3) and Sunday (20/3) from 10:00 – 4:00pm (closing […]
From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 2 March 2022 Last updated on 2 March 2022 This paper, produced by the Research and Evaluation Unit (REU) at the request […]
Choosing a Childminders – Final Version
The State of the Nation’s Children (SONC) report provides a comprehensive picture of our children’s lives. It presents key information on children’s health, behavioural and educational outcomes, and their relationships […]
From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 22 February 2022 Last updated on 22 February 2022 The Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman, today issued […]
Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman, welcomed the launch of “Seeing Voices – Voice of the Child” report. Funded by Louth CYPSC and compiled by Mosaic […]
Happy Christmas from the Board and team of Kilkenny County Childcare Committee We will close at 3pm on 23rd December and reopen on 4th Jan 2022.
Recognising the importance of continuing to keep early learning and childcare settings safe during this period of high incidence of COVID-19 and other respiratory infections in the community, the Department […]
Recognising the importance of continuing to keep early learning and childcare settings safe during this period of high incidence of COVID-19 and other respiratory infections in the community, the Department […]
The Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Roderic O’Gorman TD, is pleased to announce a programme of further supports in the form of the December 2021 Covid Response […]
Are you a childminder or thinking of becoming a childminder in your own home? Contact Kilkenny County Childcare Committee to see how we can support you.
The Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman ,T.D., has today announced a suite of new Covid-19 measures to support the early learning and childcare sector, including: […]
Minister Roderic O’Gorman has today (07 December) announced major reforms to the funding model for early learning and childcare services. The changes will see services increasingly publicly funded and publicly […]
The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth is delighted to publish the report, ‘Nurturing Skills: The Workforce Plan for Early Learning and Care and School-Age Childcare, 2022-2028’. This […]
Minister O’Gorman welcomes the launch of the publication by the OECD of its Country Policy Review of Ireland entitled Strengthening Early Childhood Education and Care in Ireland: Review on Sector […]
Kilkenny County Council Library Service are delighted their Oral Language Programme, OWL, is up and running. OWL is an oral language programme covering a range of topics to support parents […]
The second stage of the Little Library initiative was launched on Friday the 19th by Minister O’Gorman. The second book bag is available for pick up from the local library […]
The Childminding Difference Webinar Prof. Nóirín Hayes, Researching Early Childhood Education Collaborative (RECEC), School of Education, TCD is delighted to welcome Prof. Tonyan and Dr O’Regan to this important webinar. […]
Learner Fund Graduate Bursary – 2021 The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) will re-open the Learner Fund Bursary to Early Learning and Care practitioners who are […]
Minister O’Gorman announces €250,000 for Parent & Toddler Group Grants From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 27 July 2021 Last updated on 27 July 2021 Minister for Children, […]
As you may be aware, The National Action Plan for Childminding (NAPC) was launched in April 2021. Representation of childminders and consultation with childminders will be essential to the implementation […]
Kilkenny County Childcare Committee are delighted to announce that the Childminding Development Grant 2021 is now open. The purpose of the Childminders Development Grant is to offer an incentive, in […]
Minister O’Gorman publishes the Annual Early Years Sector Profile Report 2019/2020 From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 15 June 2021 Last updated on 15 June 2021 The Minister […]
Minister O’Gorman marks Global Day of Parents with the launch of a new parenting e-learning course and a range of reports on parenting in Ireland From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, […]
Minister O’Gorman announces roll out of Summer of Play initiative with €6m in funding for outdoor play From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 1 June 2021 Last […]
Minister O’Gorman and Minister Foley announce information and resources for children preparing for pre-school and junior infants From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 14 May 2021 Last […]
Ministers O’Gorman and Humphreys launch ‘Little Library’ initiative to encourage a love of reading among young children From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 8 May 2021 Last […]
Minister O’Gorman launches National Action Plan for Childminding (2021 – 2028) From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 15 April 2021 Last updated on 15 April 2021 The Minister […]
Minister O’Gorman recommends establishment of Joint Labour Committee for the Early Learning and Care (ELC) and School-Age Childcare (SAC) sector From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 12 […]
Minister O’Gorman announces gradual lifting of restrictions on delivery of early learning and childcare services from 08 March From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 23 February 2021 […]
Early Learning and Care and School Age Childcare Capital Programme 2021 The Department of Children Equality Diversity Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) is pleased to announce that applications are now open […]
Institute of Technology Carlow in partnership with Carlow and Kilkenny County Childcare Committees will be offering a Level 7 Bachelor of Arts in Applied Early Childhood Education and Care starting […]
Minister announces new funding arrangements to support delivery of early learning and childcare during extended Level 5 restrictions From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 27 January 2021 […]
Resumption of the pre-school programme postponed and childcare services to remain open for the children of essential workers and vulnerable children only, until 1 February From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, […]
Minister O’Gorman announces new book gifting project for 4,500 Early Learning and Care settings From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 17 December 2020 Last updated on 17 December […]
Minister O’Gorman announces additional investment to support children with disabilities in pre-school care From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 15 December 2020 Last updated on 15 December […]
Manager: Lorraine Knowles
Contact: 0831575216
Address: Old Sion Road, Dublin Road, Kilkenny.
Service Type: Full Day, Part-Time, Sessional
Funding Programmes: NCS, ECCE
Minister O’Gorman announces €121 million budget package From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published at 14 October 2020 Last updated 14 October 2020 €878m (an increase of €61m) for Tusla […]
Minister O’Gorman launches National Quality Guidelines for School-Age Childcare Services From Department of Children and Youth Affairs Published at 24 September 2020 Last updated 24 September 2020 Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration […]
You are invited to participate in an information webinar on two major projects currently underway in the Department of Children and Youth Affairs – the development of Workforce Development Plan […]
Learner Fund Graduate Bursary – 2020 The Department of Children & Youth Affairs (DCYA) will re-open the Learner Fund Bursary to Early Learning and Care practitioners who are new graduates […]
Minister O’Gorman launches programme of consultation on a Workforce Development Plan and a new Funding Model for early learning and care and school-age childcare From Department of Children and Youth Affairs […]
Minister O’Gorman and Minister Feighan announce a joint initiative supporting parents and children learning about healthy lunch boxes From Department of Children and Youth Affairs Published at: 10 August 2020 Last updated 17 […]
Minister O’Gorman meets with Early Years sector representatives From Department of Children and Youth Affairs Published at: 16 July 2020 Last updated 16 July 2020 The Minister also announced the resumption of the […]
Minister O’Gorman announces the publication of a ‘Focused Policy Assessment’ of the ECCE Higher Capitation Payment From Department of Children and Youth Affairs Published at: 15 July 2020 Last updated 15 July 2020 […]
Minister O’Gorman announces positive sign-up rate for childcare services since reopening on 29 June From Department of Children and Youth Affairs Published at: 9 July 2020 Last updated 9 July 2020 Minister for […]
Kilkenny County Childcare Committee are delighted to announce that the Childminding Development Grant 2020 is now open. The purpose of the Childminders Development Grant is to offer an incentive, in […]
Minister O’Gorman announces National Play Day 2020 will take place this Saturday 4 July From Department of Children and Youth Affairs Published at: 1 July 2020 Last updated 1 July 2020 The Minister […]
Childminding Re-Opening Grant Childminders have been advised that they can re-open from 29th June Were you childminding in your own home prior to 12th March 2020? Have your childminding Insurance? […]
Access and Inclusion Model (AIM) The Access and Inclusion Model (AIM) provides a range of supports to enable children with a disability to meaningfully participate in the ECCE preschool programme […]
We have received the following update from Tusla regarding FAR training: The First Aid Responder (FAR) Education and Training Standard established by the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) is […]
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information and Updates The Kilkenny County Childcare Committee remains fully operational, however the team are working remotely in line with COVID – 19 precautions. Monday […]
Minister Katherine Zappone announces measures to support Childcare Providers and Parents during Covid-19 closures Published: 25 March 2020 From: Department of Children and Youth Affairs Following the announcement yesterday of sustainability […]
COVID-19 (Coronavirus): Information for childcare providers Published: 14 March 2020 From: Department of Children and Youth Affairs Information for childcare providers The Department Of Children and Youth Affairs provides subvention […]
Minister Zappone welcomes launch of the Postal Application Process for the National Childcare Scheme Published: 11 March 2020 From: Department of Children and Youth Affairs 30,359 applications received to date for […]
Minister Zappone launches consultation to start national conversation on Early Learning and Care and School-age Childcare Published: 28 February 2020 From: Department of Children and Youth Affairs The Minister for Children […]
Kilkenny Childcare Committee invites you to a meeting with other colleagues in the county to talk about our future workforce and our future funding. The consultation will take place on Thursday 19th March 2020 […]
Pobal are pleased to announce the opening date for applications under this year’s Early Learning and Care and School Age Childcare Capital Grant 2020. The application form will go live […]
Are you a Childminder in County Kilkenny? Would you like to get involved in a local network? If so please see below and here:
Institute of Technology Carlow in partnership with Carlow and Kilkenny County Childcare Committees will be offering a Level 7 Bachelor of Arts in Applied Early Childhood Education and Care starting […]
Statement by Minister Katherine Zappone T.D. on payments to Childcare Services for the Day of Protest Published: 30 January 2020 From: Department of Children and Youth Affairs Having considered the concerns […]
Applications now open for ReCreate DCYA Bursaries ReCreate bursaries will be offered to school aged childcare settings. Each bursary will provide the setting with a yearlong membership allowing them access to […]
Diploma in Management Effectiveness and Practice Level 7 Course title: Diploma in Management Effectiveness and Practice (Level 7 Special Purpose Award, 60 credits from Institute of Technology Carlow) […]
Department of Children and Youth Affairs FAQs on the proposed Early Years protest 5 February 2020 Published: 28 January 2020 From: Department of Children and Youth Affairs The Department of Children […]
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