Membership Services and Insurance

Early Childhood Ireland is a national member based organisation for early childhood care and education providers in Ireland.

It boasts a membership of over 3,200 comprised of; providers, parents, individuals, organisations and trainers working in the early childhood care and education sector.

Membership of Early Childhood Ireland is open to all those who share our vision, such as:

 

  • Owner/ managers and staff of early childhood care and education services

  • Professionals working in the early childhood care and education sector

  • Students who are developing their skills and knowledge about childcare

  • Researchers and policy makers, who influence policy and quality

  • Tutors and trainers of early childhood care and education and associated subjects

  • Organisations, who wish to be associated with the largest most progressive early childhood organisation in Ireland

  • Parents, as the primary educators of their children

  • Individuals: friends of Early Childhood Ireland, individuals with an interest in the area of early childhood care and education

 

Have a look at the sections below to find out more about Early Childhood Ireland Membership and the extensive range of benefits that it entails.

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Staff Intranet

Early Childhood Ireland Staff Intranet

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Supplier Extranet

This is the one stop shop for suppliers.

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Categories of Membership

Early Childhood Ireland is a member organisation which is the recognised professional body and voice of early childhood care and education in Ireland. Have a look at the 8 categories of membership on offer...

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Benefits of Membership

Becoming a member of Early Childhood Ireland gives you the opportunity to join an organisation focused on the comprehensive provision of early childhood care and education, with positive outcomes for children. Have a look at the full range of benefits that we offer to all members...

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Cost of Membership

As an organisation Early Childhood Ireland has the strengths, resources, expertise and experience to provide the best possible service to members, at the most competitive rate. Have a look at the costs associated with each membership type...

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Setting Up a Childcare Service

In deciding to set up a childcare facility you will have a lot of issues to consider and this section of the Early Childhood Ireland Website aims to assist you with these considerations, step-by-step. (Please note that much of the information below is restricted for member-only access. If you are an Early Childhood Ireland Member [...]

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Garda Vetting

Garda Vetting is a protection measure that must be availed of by a childcare provider under the 2006 Revised Pre-school Regulations. Have a look at more information on how to apply for Garda Vetting through Early Childhood Ireland...

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ECCE, CETS and CCS funding

  For  information on the following funding schemes :    Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) programme    Childcare Education Training Support (CETS) Scheme    Community Childcare Subvention (CCS) Scheme     Update   September 2012 Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Guide to the ECCE Programme The childcare directorate of the Department of Children [...]

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