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Minister Foley Announces €25 million in Funding to deliver 1,500 additional ELC Places

– Key Highlights Announcement: Minister Norma Foley announced €25 million in funding to create 1,500 additional early learning and childcare places. The initiative aims to support both private and community childcare providers through extensions or new premises. Grant Details: Up to €500,000 for large-scale extensions for community and private services.

Minister Foley Awards Record-High Childminding Development Grants 2025

Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley T.D., has announced the 2025 Childminding Development Grant awards, providing funding to 413 childminders across Ireland. The total funding of €411,338 marks the highest amount ever awarded under the scheme, reflecting a 7% increase from 2024 and 22% from 2023. 💬 Minister

My Little Library 2025 Launched by DCDE

All children who are due to start primary school this year are entitled to their free book bag, with books in English or ‘as Gaeilge.’ An average of 20,000 children around Ireland join their local library every year thanks to the My Little Library initiative. Minister for Children, Disability and

Childminding Development Grant 2025

Childminding Development Grant 2025, now open for Applications Garda Advise Organisations About Need for Vetting Compliance An Garda Síochána is advising statutory, voluntary and community organisations that work with children and vulnerable people of the need, for them to be compliant with vetting legislation. The Garda National Vetting Bureau has

Childminding Development Grant 2025

Childminding Development Grant 2025, now open for Applications Applications are now open for the Childminding Development Grant 2025.  What is a Childminder Development Capital Grant (CMDG)? The CMDG is a small capital grant designed to assist existing and potential childminders to enhance safety and quality in their childminding service. This

Learner Fund Childminder Bursary 2024

The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) has opened the Learner Fund Bursary for Childminders who are registered with Tusla and hold a Level 5 or Level 6 award on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ). The local City/County Childcare Committees (CCCs) will process and appraise Learner

Learner Fund Graduate Bursary 2024

The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) have re-opened the Learner Fund Bursary to Early Learning and Care practitioners who are new graduates of a recognised Early Childhood Education and Care degree programme. South Dublin CCC will process and appraise Learner Fund Graduate Bursary applications for our

Temporary Arrangements for Students During the Summer Period 2024

How to Apply for a Student Fast-Track Application for Temporary Permission to Practice:  A student seeking temporary permission to practice in an Early Learning and Care setting during the period up to 1st of September 2024 should complete a Student Fast-Track Application Form for Temporary Permission to Practice, and have

Minister Foley Announces €25 million in Funding to deliver 1,500 additional ELC Places

– Key Highlights Announcement: Minister Norma Foley announced €25 million in funding to create 1,500 additional early learning and childcare places. The initiative aims to support both private and community childcare providers through extensions or new premises. Grant Details: Up to €500,000 for large-scale extensions for community and private services.

Minister Foley Awards Record-High Childminding Development Grants 2025

Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley T.D., has announced the 2025 Childminding Development Grant awards, providing funding to 413 childminders across Ireland. The total funding of €411,338 marks the highest amount ever awarded under the scheme, reflecting a 7% increase from 2024 and 22% from 2023. 💬 Minister

My Little Library 2025 Launched by DCDE

All children who are due to start primary school this year are entitled to their free book bag, with books in English or ‘as Gaeilge.’ An average of 20,000 children around Ireland join their local library every year thanks to the My Little Library initiative. Minister for Children, Disability and

Childminding Development Grant 2025

Childminding Development Grant 2025, now open for Applications Garda Advise Organisations About Need for Vetting Compliance An Garda Síochána is advising statutory, voluntary and community organisations that work with children and vulnerable people of the need, for them to be compliant with vetting legislation. The Garda National Vetting Bureau has

Childminding Development Grant 2025

Childminding Development Grant 2025, now open for Applications Applications are now open for the Childminding Development Grant 2025.  What is a Childminder Development Capital Grant (CMDG)? The CMDG is a small capital grant designed to assist existing and potential childminders to enhance safety and quality in their childminding service. This

Learner Fund Childminder Bursary 2024

The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) has opened the Learner Fund Bursary for Childminders who are registered with Tusla and hold a Level 5 or Level 6 award on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ). The local City/County Childcare Committees (CCCs) will process and appraise Learner

Learner Fund Graduate Bursary 2024

The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) have re-opened the Learner Fund Bursary to Early Learning and Care practitioners who are new graduates of a recognised Early Childhood Education and Care degree programme. South Dublin CCC will process and appraise Learner Fund Graduate Bursary applications for our

Temporary Arrangements for Students During the Summer Period 2024

How to Apply for a Student Fast-Track Application for Temporary Permission to Practice:  A student seeking temporary permission to practice in an Early Learning and Care setting during the period up to 1st of September 2024 should complete a Student Fast-Track Application Form for Temporary Permission to Practice, and have

Minister Foley Announces €25 million in Funding to deliver 1,500 additional ELC Places

– Key Highlights Announcement: Minister Norma Foley announced €25 million in funding to create 1,500 additional early learning and childcare places. The initiative aims to support both private and community childcare providers through extensions or new premises. Grant Details: Up to €500,000 for large-scale extensions for community and private services.

Minister Foley Awards Record-High Childminding Development Grants 2025

Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley T.D., has announced the 2025 Childminding Development Grant awards, providing funding to 413 childminders across Ireland. The total funding of €411,338 marks the highest amount ever awarded under the scheme, reflecting a 7% increase from 2024 and 22% from 2023. 💬 Minister

My Little Library 2025 Launched by DCDE

All children who are due to start primary school this year are entitled to their free book bag, with books in English or ‘as Gaeilge.’ An average of 20,000 children around Ireland join their local library every year thanks to the My Little Library initiative. Minister for Children, Disability and

Childminding Development Grant 2025

Childminding Development Grant 2025, now open for Applications Garda Advise Organisations About Need for Vetting Compliance An Garda Síochána is advising statutory, voluntary and community organisations that work with children and vulnerable people of the need, for them to be compliant with vetting legislation. The Garda National Vetting Bureau has

Childminding Development Grant 2025

Childminding Development Grant 2025, now open for Applications Applications are now open for the Childminding Development Grant 2025.  What is a Childminder Development Capital Grant (CMDG)? The CMDG is a small capital grant designed to assist existing and potential childminders to enhance safety and quality in their childminding service. This

Learner Fund Childminder Bursary 2024

The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) has opened the Learner Fund Bursary for Childminders who are registered with Tusla and hold a Level 5 or Level 6 award on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ). The local City/County Childcare Committees (CCCs) will process and appraise Learner

Learner Fund Graduate Bursary 2024

The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) have re-opened the Learner Fund Bursary to Early Learning and Care practitioners who are new graduates of a recognised Early Childhood Education and Care degree programme. South Dublin CCC will process and appraise Learner Fund Graduate Bursary applications for our

Temporary Arrangements for Students During the Summer Period 2024

How to Apply for a Student Fast-Track Application for Temporary Permission to Practice:  A student seeking temporary permission to practice in an Early Learning and Care setting during the period up to 1st of September 2024 should complete a Student Fast-Track Application Form for Temporary Permission to Practice, and have

Minister Foley Announces €25 million in Funding to deliver 1,500 additional ELC Places

– Key Highlights Announcement: Minister Norma Foley announced €25 million in funding to create 1,500 additional early learning and childcare places. The initiative aims to support both private and community childcare providers through extensions or new premises. Grant Details: Up to €500,000 for large-scale extensions for community and private services.

Minister Foley Awards Record-High Childminding Development Grants 2025

Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley T.D., has announced the 2025 Childminding Development Grant awards, providing funding to 413 childminders across Ireland. The total funding of €411,338 marks the highest amount ever awarded under the scheme, reflecting a 7% increase from 2024 and 22% from 2023. 💬 Minister

My Little Library 2025 Launched by DCDE

All children who are due to start primary school this year are entitled to their free book bag, with books in English or ‘as Gaeilge.’ An average of 20,000 children around Ireland join their local library every year thanks to the My Little Library initiative. Minister for Children, Disability and

Childminding Development Grant 2025

Childminding Development Grant 2025, now open for Applications Garda Advise Organisations About Need for Vetting Compliance An Garda Síochána is advising statutory, voluntary and community organisations that work with children and vulnerable people of the need, for them to be compliant with vetting legislation. The Garda National Vetting Bureau has

Childminding Development Grant 2025

Childminding Development Grant 2025, now open for Applications Applications are now open for the Childminding Development Grant 2025.  What is a Childminder Development Capital Grant (CMDG)? The CMDG is a small capital grant designed to assist existing and potential childminders to enhance safety and quality in their childminding service. This

Learner Fund Childminder Bursary 2024

The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) has opened the Learner Fund Bursary for Childminders who are registered with Tusla and hold a Level 5 or Level 6 award on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ). The local City/County Childcare Committees (CCCs) will process and appraise Learner

Learner Fund Graduate Bursary 2024

The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) have re-opened the Learner Fund Bursary to Early Learning and Care practitioners who are new graduates of a recognised Early Childhood Education and Care degree programme. South Dublin CCC will process and appraise Learner Fund Graduate Bursary applications for our

Temporary Arrangements for Students During the Summer Period 2024

How to Apply for a Student Fast-Track Application for Temporary Permission to Practice:  A student seeking temporary permission to practice in an Early Learning and Care setting during the period up to 1st of September 2024 should complete a Student Fast-Track Application Form for Temporary Permission to Practice, and have

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