Entries by Aisling Heffernan

Square One Childcare are recruiting!

Square One Childcare is recruiting!   Square One Childcare would like to recruit an Early Years Educator. This position offered would be on a full time basis 40 hours a week […]

Storm Éowyn Weather Warning Update

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 […]

Kilkenny Community Early Years Project is recruiting!

Kilkenny Community Early Years Project is recruiting for a full time Lead Educator and a part time Early Years Educator. Kilkenny Community Early Years is a cross community, needs based Early […]

Cuffesgrange Preschool are recruiting!

Cuffesgrange Preschool are recruiting an AIM Support Worker. (Located within Church Hill National School)   This position is an immediate start. Qualification: Minimum Level 5 full award in Early Years […]

Urlingford Community Childcare are recruiting!

Urlingford Community Childcare are recruiting an Early Childhood Educator   Job Summary: The responsibility of the Early Years Educator is to work collaboratively to ensure the smooth day to day […]

Talbots Gate Childcare & ELC

Due to expansion, We are looking for full-time Early Years Educators with a minimum Fetac level 5 / QQI Qualification. Minimum qualification of QQI level 5 in Childcare Be able […]

Tiny Tots Paradise Ltd. are Recruiting!

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. […]

Marbles Creche are Recruiting 2 ELC Educators!

Marbles Creche, located in Kilkenny city centre, has an exciting job opportunity for 2 ELC educators. 2 full time positions available. January 2025 start 40-hour week. Minimum level 6 qualifications. […]

Dunnamaggin After-School are Recruiting!

Dunnamaggin After-School are recruiting Dunnamaggin after-School has an exciting job opportunity for 1 person. The position offered is on a part time basis. Starting in January 2025. Breakfast club 8-9:10 […]

Publication : Setting up a Childcare Service

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

Tusla childminding registration opens 30 September 2024

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 […]

Firoda Afterschool

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

Kilmanagh SAC

Manager: Lorraine Brett
Contact: 0567755759
Address: Kilmanagh NS, Ardnore, Kilkenny
Service Type: Afterschool
Age Group(s): School Age
Funding Programmes: NCS, CCS/P

Droichead SAC

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

Equal Start for children experiencing disadvantage

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 […]

New report shows positive impact of Early Years Access and Inclusion Model

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.

December 2023 Early Years sectoral e-Bulletin

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 […]

Dunnamaggin Afterschool

Manager: Ciara Lawton
Contact: 0879665020
Address: Raheen, Dunnamaggin, Kells, Co. Kilkenny
Service Type: Afterschool.
Age Group: School Age.
Funding Programmes: NCS

Newmarket Kidz Club

Manager: Margo Brennan
Contact: 0567768919
Address: Newmarket, Hugginstown, Co. Kilkenny
Service Type: Afterschool
Age Group: School Age
Funding Programme: NCS

Little Stars Preschool

Manager: Demelza Cronin
Contact: 0851800796
Address: Iverk Showgrounds, Piltown, Co. Kilkenny.
Service Type: Sessional
Funding Programmes: ECCE

Learner Fund Graduate and Childminder Bursary 2023

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 […]

Annual CMDG 2023

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? […]

Early Years Recognised Qualifications

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 […]

Building Blocks – Improvement Grant

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 […]

The Business side of Childminding: 3 part series

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 […]

Little Sunshine’s Day Nursery

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.   […]

Learner Fund Bursary – 2022

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 […]

Childminding Development Grant 2022

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 […]

National Action Plan for Childminding 2021-2028

  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 […]

Childminder Event

  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 […]

Annual Early Years Sector Profile

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 […]

Childminder Little Library Initiative.

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 […]

A Parents Guide to Childcare in Ireland.

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 […]

Online Childminder Event April 5th 2022

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 […]

Ireland’s response to the situation in Ukraine

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 […]

State of the Nation’s Children

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 […]

“Seeing Voices – Voice of the Child” Report 2021

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 […]

Christmas Closing Times 2021

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.  

DCEDIY Covid-19 Digital Resource Pack for Childminders

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 […]

DCEDIY Covid-19 Digital Resource Pack

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 […]

Grant Programme for Improved Ventilation 2021

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 […]

Childminding

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.

Partnership for Public Good

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 […]

Oral Words Language Library

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 […]

First 5 Little Library

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

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 Bursary – 2021

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 […]

Representation and consultation with childminders

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 […]

Childminding Development Grant 2021

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 […]

Bluebells Early Years

Manager: Lorraine Knowles
Contact: 0567720787
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

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 […]

Learner Fund Bursary – 2020

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 […]

Childminding Development Grant 2020

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 […]

Childminding Re-Opening Grant

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? […]

New Application for AIM 2020/21

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 […]

FAR Reimbursement Extension

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

  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 […]

COVID-19 (Coronavirus): Information for childcare providers

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 […]

Kilkenny CCC First 5 Consultation

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 […]

Childminders Network Meeting

Are you a Childminder in County Kilkenny? Would you like to get involved in a local network? If so please see below and here:    

Applications now open for ReCreate DCYA Bursaries

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

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) […]

Communications in the Childcare Sector

Communications in the Childcare Sector Published: 14 January 2020 From: Department of Children and Youth Affairs Minister Announces a Number of Measures to Support Childcare Providers. Pictured today following their meeting: […]