Early Childhood Ireland Membership

Becoming a member of Early Childhood Ireland offers you the opportunity to become part of an exceptional new organisation with 8 categories of membership and over 3,200 members, focused on the

“provision of quality early childhood care and education in Ireland, with positive outcomes for children.”

As an organisation we have the strengths, resources, expertise and experience to provide the best possible service to our members, as well as access to a range of value added benefits at the most competitive rate.

As a member you will have access to a number of overall key benefits, which are available to all members, as well as access to a range of benefits which are specific to each membership category.

Together we can all build on our passion and commitment to ensure that,

“every child gets a loving, secure and stimulating start in life.”

Categories of Membership

Early Childhood Ireland is delighted to offer 8 categories of membership.

You can download our Membership Information and Benefits booklet or you can explore the links below.

To access a full description of each type of Early Childhood Ireland membership and the associated benefits please click the links below:

• 1. Full Day Care

• 2. Sessional/Part time

• 3. Parent and Toddler Group

• 4. Tutor/Trainer

• 5. Family Day Care

• 6. Individual (Researchers, Staff Members, interested individuals, friends, policy makers)

• 7. Organisational (CCCs, voluntary and statutory, national and international organisations)

• 8. Student

You can also view the overall benefits, to which every Early Childhood Ireland member is entitled, on the Benefits of Membership page.

Shortly all those wishing to join Early Childhood Ireland will be able to do so through the NEW Online Membership facility!

In the meantime if you wish to become a new member of Early Childhood Ireland please download and complete our Membership and Insurance Application form. Please note that if you wish to avail of the Early Childhood Ireland insurance package you will also need to download and complete a copy of the Supplementary Insurance Declaration, which will need to be sent in with the application form.