Early Childhood Ireland welcomes publication of ‘First 5’, the national early years strategy
November 19, 2018
Early Childhood Ireland welcomes the publication this morning of First 5, the long-awaited national early years strategy for Ireland. This cross-Departmental, ten-year plan is an important milestone for babies, children, their families, and communities around the country.
ECI gives cautious welcome to Budget 2019
October 9, 2018
Budget 2019 delivers important investment in early years care and education in Ireland but accompanying supports for early years providers are needed.
Launch of 2018 ECI Pyjama Day Fund!
September 20, 2018
We are delighted to announce the launch of the 2018 Early Childhood Ireland Pyjama Day Fund. Six charities were selected to receive a portion of the funds raised on ECI's Pyjama Day earlier this year.
Irish Early Years Sector leads the way in Supporting Children with Additional Needs
April 12, 2018
Early Childhood Ireland will hold its national early years Research Seminar, Conference & AGM 2018 tomorrow Friday 13th and Saturday 14th April.
Press Release: Early Childhood Ireland’s National Pyjama Day takes place today!
March 9, 2018
60,000 children are wearing their pyjamas into 1,285 early childhood settings across Ireland today, with the funds raised by sponsorship helping to support charities working with children under the age of 6 who have additional needs.
ECI launches first annual Childcare Barometer
February 14, 2018
ECI-RedC poll shows widespread public support for increased investment in childcare.
Historic Dáil debate on Childcare to take place today
January 31, 2018
As the Dáil begins its first debate on the new Childcare Support Bill from Children’s Minister Katherine Zappone this evening, Early Childhood Ireland is releasing top line results from its first ever nationwide opinion poll on public attitudes towards childcare.
Government must prioritise childcare staff in Affordable Childcare investment
January 24, 2018
Early Childhood Ireland warns that staffing and recruitment within the early years sector remain at crisis levels
Early Childhood Ireland launches National Pyjama Day 2018
January 17, 2018
Early Childhood Ireland is delighted to launch National Pyjama Day 2018. The theme for this year is Innovative Projects for Children: Indoors and Outdoors. The proceeds raised on the day form a Pyjama Day fund, from which grant amounts are allocated to a number of charities.
