Entries by Aisling Heffernan

Early Years Sector Profile Report 2017/2018 Launched

Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr. Katherine Zappone T.D. Launches Early Years Sector Profile Report 2017/2018   ‘Minister Katherine Zappone today launched the Early Years Sector Profile Report 2017/2018, developed […]

New DCYA Early Years e-bulletin

‘The Early Years Division of DCYA intends to publish a monthly electronic bulletin to all early years services in contract to deliver government childcare schemes. The e-Bulletin will update on […]

NCN School Age Childcare Practice & Policy Seminar

The National Childcare Network is hosting a School Age Childcare Policy & Practice Seminar ‘Developing School Age Childcare Services for the 21st Century’ Date: Saturday 17 November 2018 Venue: Mullingar Park […]

St Nicholas Montessori Breakfast & Browse Event

Date: 17th November 2018.           Time: 9.30am – 1.00pm Location: St. Nicholas House, 16 Adelaide Street, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin. Entrance fee – € 15.00 Members €20 Non-members  […]

Tusla Announcement – Early Years Inspectorate Briefings 2018

Early Years Inspectorate Briefings 2018 ‘Throughout November and December, the Early Years Inspectorate will deliver a limited series of briefing sessions on the recently published Quality and Regulatory Framework (QRF), […]

Childcare & Families in Budget 2019

  Budget 2019 – Minister Zappone announces a €127m package     €89m increase for childcare …. •    Introduction of new Affordable Childcare Scheme •    Maximum Net Income Threshold increased […]

A Storytelling Event with Niall De Burca.

Kilkenny County Childcare Committee were delighted to welcome renowned Irish storyteller Niall de Búrca to Ballykeefe Amphitheatre for a Family Storytelling Event as part of Heritage Week 2018. This was […]

Tusla Child & Family Support Week Event

Tusla has a Public Awareness event coming up this Thursday (20th Sept) in the Town Hall, High St., Kilkenny. There is an open invitation to children, young people and their […]

Bookings Open for Out To Play Conference 2018

The Out to Play 2018 Conference will take place on Saturday 29th of September 2018 in the Kilkenny Education Centre. Kilkenny County Childcare Committee & Carlow County Childcare Committee in conjunction with the HSE, the Kilkenny Recreation […]

Learner Fund Bursary – Summer/Autumn 2018

Learner Fund Bursary Autumn 2018 Application Form Final The Department of Children & Youth Affairs (DCYA) has re-opened the Learner Fund Bursary to Early Years practitioners who are new graduates […]

ECCE Higher Capitation Announcement

*PIP Announcement*   ‘Higher Capitation Announcement Pobal are pleased to announce that we will be taking over the administration of Higher Capitation Applications for the coming academic year, ECCE 2018. […]

Aim Level 3 Training Autumn 2018

***PIP Update*** ‘Update regarding CPD training for 18/19: We are starting to roll out Hanen Teacher Talk training again in September, October, and November partnering with Teacher Education Centres around […]

Tusla Website – Service Inspection Reports Now Online

The Tusla Inspection Reports are now available online from the Tusla Website rather than through Pobal Maps. Please see the announcement below:   ‘Tusla Early Years Inspectorate is delighted to announce […]

Mid Term Review of Better Outcomes, Brighter Futures

The mid-term review of Better Outcomes, Brighter Futures serves as a general progress and process check on the implementation of the first national children and young people’s Policy Framework and is directly […]

Staying safe in the sun

With the incredible summer we have been getting so far, it is important that we take into consideration the importance of protecting children from the side effects of the sun […]

Children’s Fairytale Festival

The Fairytale Festival will take place on Sunday 22 July 2018 at Woodstock Gardens in Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny. The Fairytale Festival is an annual, screen-free day out for all the family. […]

Childcare Support Bill is passed by the Oireachtas

DCYA Announcement Childcare Support Bill is passed by the Oireachtas Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone, “delighted to introduce the first ever legislation on childcare support for […]

Save the Date – Out to Play 29th September 2018

We have a date for your diaries! The Out to Play Conference is back on Saturday 29th September. This years’ conference will explore Physical Literacy through the Theme: ‘Move Your […]

Cruinniú na nÓg Programme for Kilkenny

Cruinniú na nÓg is a new national day of creativity for young people taking place on Saturday, June 23rd with an exciting line up of over 20 free events across […]

DCYA Announcement Programme Support Payment 2018

  Programme Support Payment 2018 Announcement   •    Applications to open from today 6th June until 22nd June for Programme Support Payments (PSP) 2018 •    €18m PSP funding first paid […]

Bike Week 2018 – KRSP

From Kilkenny Recreation and Sports Partnership: ‘Bike Week is a celebration and promotion of all that’s great about bikes and cycling. Held over a week in June of each year […]

Parent & Toddler Group Grants 2018

  Parent & Toddler Group Initiative Grants 2018 Guidelines for Parent & Toddler Groups   Information on grants available: Applications for funding under this scheme should only be made by Parent […]

AIM Inclusive Play

The AIM Inclusive Play Pack is currently being distributed to Early Childhood Services who are participating in the ECCE scheme by Learning SPACE. AIM Inclusive Play is the latest addition […]

Pobal Early Years Service Profile 2017/18

​*** PIP Announcement *** The Early Years Service Profile 2017/2018 – Deadline: 5pm, Friday 27th April   The deadline for submitting this year’s Early Years Service Profile is 5pm, Friday 27th April. The […]

AIM Inclusive Play Packs are on the way!

AIM Inclusive Play packs will be delivered from today, Monday 9th April. ECCE settings will be prioritised for distribution where: The setting has availed of targeted AIM supports OR An […]

Clever Clogs

Manager: Shannon Keever
Contact: 0862622481
Address: Unit 2 , Fiddown, Piltown, Kilkenny

Service Type: School Age
Age Group(s): School Age
Funding Programmes: NCS

Skeough Pre School and Nature Explorers

Manager: Anne O Kelly
Contact: 0857529485
Address: Coolnabrune, Skeoughvosteen, Via Borris, Kilkenny
Service Type: Sessional
Age Group(s): Preschool
Funding Programmes: ECCE, NCS

The Village Childcare School Age Childcare

Manager: Angie Mullins
Contact: 0567764700
Address: Larchfield, Archerstreet Lot, Kilkenny
Service Type: Part time
Age Group(s): School Age
Funding Programmes: NCS

Wishing Well Creche and Montessori

Manager: Helen O’Regan
Contact: 0568830864
Address: Glenvale, Castle St, Ballyragget, Kilkenny
Service Type: Full time, Part time, Sessional
Age Group(s): Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Funding Programmes: ECCE, NCS, CCS/P

Little Sunshines Day Nursery

Manager: Sarah Hayes
Contact: 051832432
Address: Mullinabro, Ferrybank, Kilkenny
Service Type: Full Day, Part Time, Sessional & Afterschool
Age Group(s): Toddler, Preschool, School Age
Funding Programmes: ECCE, NCS

Tiddlywinks Too

Manager: Michelle Woodgate
Contact: 0567796189
Address:1 Fr Walsh Close, Cootes Lane, Kilkenny, Kilkenny

Service Type: Sessional & Afterschool
Age Group(s): Preschool, School Age
Funding Programmes: ECCE, NCS

ECCE Programme Overage Exemptions DCYA Announcement

Further flexibility announced to overage exemptions to free pre-school programme pending outcome of consultation process Statement by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone Monday 5th March, […]

DCYA Statement on Storm Emma and the Early Years sector

Wednesday 28th February 2018 The Department of Children and Youth Affairs has been working closely with the National Emergency Coordination Group throughout the week to prepare for the adverse weather […]

Notice from DCYA regarding severe weather conditions

PIP Announcement 26/2/18 The DCYA has attended the National Emergency Coordination Group (NECG) which met this morning to plan for severe weather conditions expected later this week. DCYA is asking […]

Learner Fund Bursary 2018

The Department of Children & Youth Affairs (DCYA) has re-opened the Learner Fund Bursary (announced early 2017) to Early Years practitioners who have completed a major award in Early Childhood […]

Children’s Rights Alliance publish Report Card 2018

The Children’s Rights Alliance today launched their tenth annual Report card. ‘The Government is awarded an overall ‘C-‘ grade in Report Card 2018, reflecting a satisfactory attempt, with children still […]

Capital Funding Applications are Now Open

Childcare centres are being invited to apply for €6.8m in funding for extra spaces, natural outdoor play areas and maintenance work, according to the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, […]

Guidelines for Early Years and School Age Capital Funding

Dr. Katherine Zappone T.D., Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, has today announced the publication of application guidelines for the 2018 Early Years and School Age Childcare Capital programmes. These […]