Ensuring building is ‘fit for purpose’ – Maximum grant €10,000 Objective: This funding is available for critical works for community/not-for-profit groups only, to ensure the childcare facility is ‘fit for purpose’ by the completion of specific work to the building. What can be funded? Heating (including condensation and heating-related ventilation) to
To: Minister Frances Fitzgerald; Minister Joan Burton Dear Minister, Early Childhood Ireland welcomed the budgetary announcement in December 2012 of the creation of 6,000 places for after school. As a national organisation we took the lead in supporting the sector to prepare for this new programme by offering accredited training, insurance and
School Age Childcare School Age Childcare is an unregulated sector that crosses community and private services and provides for children (typically primary school children) before and after school and during school holidays (approx.14 weeks). Budget 2013 – Announcement of New Scheme Budget 2013 announced the creation of 6,000 places in a
Ireland has been named the 10th best place in the world for children to grow up among a list of developed countries according to UNICEF’s global ‘Report Card 11’ . The report presents the latest available overview of child well-being in 29 of the world’s most advanced economies. Five dimensions of children’s lives have been
The Parent & Toddler Group Initiative is a partnership between the Department of Children and Youth Affairs (DCYA) and the County Childcare Committees under the National Childcare Investment Programme (NCIP) 2011 – 2013, to assist the promotion and expansion of Parent and Toddler Groups. The grants recognise that Parent and Toddler Groups are providing informal
So said the Minister for Children Frances Fitzgerald at Early Childhood Ireland’s “Green Shoots” childcare seminar this weekend, to an audience of 150 childcare professionals, students and policy makers from around the country. The Minister opened the seminar in the Herbert Park Hotel, Dublin emphasizing the big questions about the scale of national investment
Summer brings an array of wonderful seasonal fruit and vegetables, that children can investigate and eat! Using seasonal vegetables helps children to develop ideas about the different seasons and the passing of time. Ideally these can be provided from the nursery garden or donated from parents’ gardens or allotments. Or a trip to the local
All we want to do in summer is be outside – regardless of the weather, and it’s a perfect time for having fun with water! Most children love to play in water and there are a multitude of ways to experiment with it in your service. Water play fosters learning in all developmental areas. It
Early Childhood Ireland receives many calls each year from members who welcome children with additional needs into their services. Managers and staff work with parents to identify and source supports from a range of agencies. There are many children with additional needs in member services across the country. One of the findings from a member’s
There have been numerous articles in the press recently on topics relating to children, families and the early childhood care and education sector, both here and abroad: Ministers Quinn and Fitzgerald launch Action Plan on Bullying A new Action Plan on Bullying is being launched today by the Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí
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Funded by the Irish Government under the National Development Plan, 2018-2027 Company Registration No: 506235
Charity No CHY: 19987
Registered Charity No: 20078904
Funded by the Irish Government under the National Development Plan, 2018-2027 Company Registration No: 506235
Charity No CHY: 19987
Registered Charity No: 20078904
