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Closing date for submitting applications for the Building Blocks - Expansion Grant Scheme is 3 April 2024.

April 02, 2024

Portlaoise Family Resource Centre Are seeking to recruit: Early Years Practitioner

March 26, 2024

2024 Parent and Toddler Grant is now OPEN!

March 21, 2024

Giggles Crèche Ltd. Portarlington are currently recruiting an Early Years Teacher.

March 19, 2024

Building Blocks - Expansion Grant: Deadline Reminder & FAQs

March 19, 2024

Press Release: Nearly 3,700 children in County Laois receive childcare subsidies under the National Childcare Scheme

March 13, 2024

The Orchard Childminding Service are hiring!

March 11, 2024

Leanbh Mo Chroí are looking for a person who loves to Cook!

March 11, 2024

Leanbh Mo Chroí are recruiting A Deputy Manager/Room Leader

March 11, 2024

Laois County Childcare Committee is recruiting for the post of Part Time Childminding Support Worker

March 01, 2024

Laois County Childcare Committee is recruiting for the post of Full Time Support & Development Worker

March 01, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions for Parents/Guardians Regarding the ECCE Programme

February 29, 2024

Important announcement on the increase of NCS subsidies

February 26, 2024

Building Blocks Capacity Grant Expansion Scheme 2024

February 22, 2024

Information from the HSE on the importance of the MMR vaccine

February 22, 2024

NCS change in ending claims with FAQ

February 20, 2024

Publication of Regulatory Notice on the Use of Water Beads in Early Years Services

February 19, 2024

Public consultation on the draft childminding regulations

February 16, 2024

Suaimhneas Community Childcare Are seeking to recruit: Early years Practitioner

February 14, 2024

Sonas Childcare in Mountmellick are looking for staff for Part-time positions

February 09, 2024

Early Years e-bulletin

February 09, 2024

Little Stars Montessori School and Kilminchy School House is seeking an AIM Early Years Educator and a Full day Care Educator.

February 09, 2024

Minister O'Gorman launches public consultation on new childminding regulations

February 08, 2024

Jigsaw Childcare are looking for staff

February 02, 2024

Core Funding - Review and Confirm Reminder

February 01, 2024

Special First 5 Little Library at your Local Library eBulletin

February 01, 2024

A Guide to Early Years Education Inspection

January 31, 2024

Giggles Creche Ltd are currently recruiting an Early Years Teacher for our service in Portarlington

January 30, 2024

Staff Wanted Sonas Mountmellick

January 24, 2024

Staff Wanted at The Rainbow Castle Portlaoise

January 22, 2024

New Parent and Toddler Group in Abbeyleix

January 22, 2024

The LINC+ CPD Programme will open for new applications on Monday, January 22nd 2024 for graduates of the LINC Level 6 Programme.

January 19, 2024

Early Years Educator & School Aged Childcare staff wanted

January 18, 2024

Leanbh Mo Chroí (Rathdowney) are looking for Staff

January 16, 2024

The Orchard Childminding Service (Errill) are looking for Staff

January 16, 2024

Portlaoise Family Resource Centre Are seeking to recruit: Early Years Practitioner

January 12, 2024

AIM Policy and Rules 2023/2024

January 09, 2024

Staff wanted at The Children’s House Creche & Montessori School in Abbeyleix,

January 08, 2024

Crèche Manager – Maternity Leave Cover

January 08, 2024

Leanbh Mo Chroí are looking for Staff

January 05, 2024

Staff Wanted - Na Páistí Community Creche

December 19, 2023

Core Funding Applicant Guidelines Update December 2023

December 14, 2023

December 13, 2023

Early Years Educator Wanted

December 12, 2023

Little Stars Montessori School in Kilminchy are looking for staff

November 28, 2023

Croía Preschool and After-school Ballyragget, Co Kilkenny is recruiting an Early years Educator

November 23, 2023

Full/ Part Time Staff Wanted

November 06, 2023

Laois Partnership Company are looking for staff

October 26, 2023

Childminder Wanted – Portlaoise (Kilminchy Area)

October 20, 2023

Staff Wanted - The Rainbow Castle Portlaoise

October 17, 2023

Staff Wanted - Classy Kids - Immediate Start

October 16, 2023

Budget 2024 - Overview and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Parents and Guardians

October 16, 2023

Staff Wanted - Croía Childcare Kilkenny

October 13, 2023

Parent Feedback: NCCA Aistear update phase 2 consultation

October 05, 2023

Naíonra Naomh Áine - Moutmellick

September 29, 2023

Staff Wanted Early Scholars Ballybrittas

September 27, 2023

Full Time & Part Time staff required for Na Páistí Creche Portarlington

September 27, 2023

Job Vacancy - Na Páistí Creche Portarlington

September 26, 2023

Staff Wanted Jelly Tots Abbeyleix

September 18, 2023

Staff Wanted in Abbeyliex

September 13, 2023

Childminder Wanted in Portlaoise

September 11, 2023

Silly Billies are looking for Staff

September 07, 2023

Staff Wanted in Portlaoise Nursery and Playschool

September 07, 2023

Staff Wanted in Rathdowney, Errill, and Templemore .

August 21, 2023

Staff Wanted - Killadooley Childcare

August 21, 2023

Staff Wanted in Silly Billies

August 15, 2023

Staff Wanted - Tir Na nÓg Borris in Ossory

August 14, 2023

2023 Learner Fund Bursary is now Open

August 14, 2023

Staff Wanted - The Rainbow Castle Portlaoise

August 11, 2023

Staff Wanted in Kiddiecare Mountmellick

August 04, 2023

Fee Table and Parent Statement for the 2023/2024 programme year are now available on Hive

August 01, 2023

Childminder Wanted - Ratheniska/Stradbally area.

July 31, 2023

Staff Wanted - Little Treasures Portlaoise

July 31, 2023

STAFF WANTED: Little Treasures Preschool Portlaoise

July 26, 2023

Early Years Deputy ( Assistant) Manager/ Room Leader ( Maternity Cover initially)

July 25, 2023

Childminder Wanted

July 25, 2023

KILMINCHY SCHOOL HOUSE PORTLAOISE & LITTLE STARS MONTESSORI SCHOOL ARE RECRUITING.

July 12, 2023

CHILDMINDING DEVELOPMENT GRANT 2023 - Closing Date 14th July 2023

July 10, 2023

Staff Wanted Portlaoise Nursery and Playschool

July 05, 2023

Little Library Parent engagement

July 04, 2023

Young People Summer trip

July 04, 2023

Jelly Tots Creche are looking for staff

June 30, 2023

Drop-In Childminder Development Grant Support Clinic

June 26, 2023

The Application Process - Core Funding Programme 2023/24

June 23, 2023

Minister O’Gorman launches the 2023 Childminding Development Grant

June 14, 2023

Staff Wanted in Roscrea

June 12, 2023

Ministers O’Gorman and Humphreys announce details of My Little Library 2023

June 08, 2023

Staff Wanted Rathdowney (Leanbh Mo Chroí)

May 30, 2023

Healing Trauma in Children – Picture-books for Parents

May 30, 2023

Staff Wanted at Lisduff Adventure Farm

May 22, 2023

Parents please see - Proposed Community Afterschool Project in Portlaoise.

May 17, 2023

Childminder Wanted - Portlaoise

May 09, 2023

Childminder Wanted - Ratheniska/Stradbally area

May 08, 2023

Part time cleaners required at Sonas Mountmellick

May 08, 2023

Staff Wanted - Quinagh Creche

May 05, 2023

Together for Better: Guidelines on Fee Management

May 04, 2023

Childminder wanted in Portlaoise

April 27, 2023

Staff Wanted - Little Treasures Portlaoise

April 25, 2023

Portlaoise Creche is recruiting part time early year educator

April 11, 2023

Minister O’Gorman announces €9 million in capital funding for “greener, warmer” early learning and childcare service

April 05, 2023

Review and Confirm Window 2

March 29, 2023

Childminder Wanted - Timahoe

March 27, 2023

Staff Wanted Leanbh mo Chroi Rathdowney & The Orchard Childminding Service in Errill

March 24, 2023

NPC parent workshops

March 22, 2023

Childminder Wanted Killenard/Portarlington area

March 20, 2023

Childminder Wanted Killenard/Portarlington area

March 20, 2023

2023 Parent and Toddler Grant is now OPEN for Application

March 13, 2023

Communications Survey

March 10, 2023

NPC Free Supporting transitions from pre-school to primary school for parents of children who may need additional supports in primary school.

March 09, 2023

Staff Wanted - Timahoe & Spink

March 07, 2023

Staff Wanted - Clonaslee

March 07, 2023

Early Years Educator Required - The Old Schoolhouse Playschool, Emo

March 07, 2023

Staff Wanted - Kiddiecare - Rosenallis and Mountmellick

March 01, 2023

The complete guide to Youth & Family Services in Laois & Offaly

February 24, 2023

Job Opportunity at Little Stars Montessori Kilminchy

February 23, 2023

Minister O’Gorman meets with first group of expectant parents set to receive the First 5 Little Baby Bundle

February 08, 2023

Staff wanted at Knock Kids Playschool.

February 07, 2023

Letter from Minister Roderic O’Gorman to all childminders

February 07, 2023

Staff Wanted - Ballacolla Den

February 03, 2023

Legislative change that will strengthen enforcement powers of the Tusla Early Years Inspectorate

January 31, 2023

Staff Wanted - Ballacolla Den

January 26, 2023

Kilminchy School House & Little Stars Montessori school are recruiting

January 24, 2023

Staff Wanted - Rathdowney, Errill, and Templemore

January 23, 2023

Upcoming Event For Ukrainian People in Laois

January 19, 2023

Staff Wanted - Happy Days Creche Durrow

January 18, 2023

REMINDER - Review and Confirm Window closes today!

January 18, 2023

Staff Wanted - Giggles Creche Ltd Portarlington

January 11, 2023

Staff Wanted - Abbeyleix

January 11, 2023

Staff Wanted Early Scholars - Ballybrittas

January 05, 2023

The Children’s House Abbeyleix are currently looking for a part time/full time staff.

January 04, 2023

Position for afterschool practitioners (Portlaoise)

January 04, 2023

Thousands of families to benefit from substantial reductions in early learning and childcare costs from today

January 03, 2023

Killadooley Childcare are recruiting for the following position:

December 22, 2022

Christmas Opening Hours at Laois CCC

December 20, 2022

Staff Wanted - Silly Billies Portarlington

December 14, 2022

Staff Wanted - The Rainbow Castle Portlaoise

December 09, 2022

NCS Parental agreement - update

December 07, 2022

Tir Na Nog Playschool in Clonaslee are Recruiting

December 05, 2022

Giggles Creche (Killenard) are Recruiting

November 29, 2022

Extension to Deadline for Building Blocks - Improvement Grant Applications

November 24, 2022

Reminder: Building Blocks - Improvement Grant application deadline 25 November at 5pm

November 22, 2022

Childminder Wanted in Portarlington

November 16, 2022

Record numbers of families and early learning and childcare providers engaging with the National Childcare Scheme

November 10, 2022

Childminder Wanted Portlaoise Area

November 09, 2022

Staff Wanted - Sherpa Kids Portlaoise

November 07, 2022

Pre-School Registration Renewal

October 27, 2022

Library Services - Ukrainian

October 25, 2022

Childcare Practitioner needed, Portlaoise Town.

October 24, 2022

Minister O'Gorman releases results emerging from recent survey on childcare.

October 20, 2022

MyMind Free counselling sessions

October 20, 2022

Staff Wanted - Quinagh Creche

October 19, 2022

Building Blocks Improvement Grant

October 17, 2022

October 10, 2022

Research on the childcare needs of parents who work atypical hours or live in rural communities

October 06, 2022

Tusla short guide: For parents who are newly arrived in Ireland

October 06, 2022

Sherpa Kids are looking for staff

October 05, 2022

Silly Billies are hiring

October 04, 2022

Staff Wanted Early Scholars Learning

September 29, 2022

The Old Schoolhouse Playschool (EMO) are looking for staff

September 29, 2022

September 29, 2022

Graiguecullen Parish Childcare Centre CLG are looking for staff

September 28, 2022

Killadooley Childcare are recruiting

September 27, 2022

Mental Health Parent Workshop: Supporting parents to support their children’s mental health in the early years

September 27, 2022

Kinnitty Community Playschool are looking to recruit an AIM support worker for this ECCE year.

September 23, 2022

Kilminchy School House Experienced Early Year Lead Educator required

September 23, 2022

Learner Fund 2022

September 19, 2022

Staff Wanted - The Village Créche, Ballyroan

September 19, 2022

Staff Wanted - Portlaoise Creche

September 12, 2022

Job Vacancies in Little Stars Montessori Kilminchy and Kilminchy School House .

September 07, 2022

Job Vacancy - Little Stars Montessori

September 07, 2022

Montessori Equipment for sale in Laois

September 07, 2022

2022 Learner Fund Bursary

September 02, 2022

Building Blocks - Improvement Grant

September 02, 2022

Learner Fund 2022

September 02, 2022

Staff Wanted Classy Kidz Ballylinan

August 24, 2022

Sonas Childcare Mountmellick are looking for Staff

August 18, 2022

Kilminchy Schoolhouse are Recruiting

August 10, 2022

Silly Billies Portarlington are looking for Staff

August 08, 2022

Kilminchy School House Portlaoise and Little Stars Montessori School are recruiting

August 08, 2022

Staff Wanted Tír na nÓg Preschool Portlaoise

August 08, 2022

Na Páistí Creche Portarlington are looking for Staff

August 04, 2022

Giggles Creche Ltd are currently recruiting an Early Years Teacher in Killenard

August 02, 2022

Kilminchy School House are looking for Staff

July 22, 2022

Information for parents – Play at Home

July 21, 2022

Killadooley Childcare are looking for staff

July 20, 2022

Portlaoise Family Resource Centre Are seeking to recruit for an: AIM Support Worker

July 18, 2022

Information for Parents and Providers: Sharing Development Concerns with Parents A Guide for Early Childhood Professionals

July 14, 2022

Letter Regarding Force Majeure and DCEDIY Funding Agreements

July 11, 2022

Staff Wanted – Silly Billies Portarlington

July 11, 2022

**Reminder LAOIS Childminders**

July 05, 2022

***Childminders

July 05, 2022

Information for Parents: Learning about measure

July 05, 2022

Relief Staff wanted – Tir Na Nog play school in Clonaslee

July 01, 2022

The Children’s House invites applications for the position of Manager.

July 01, 2022

Iòsa Linn Pre-School, Rath, Ballybrittas are looking for Staff

July 01, 2022

Core Funding Partner Service Funding Agreement and FAQ

June 29, 2022

Happy Days Creche Durrow are looking for Staff

June 28, 2022

**Childminders**

June 28, 2022

Information for Parents – Helping your young child with Maths

June 28, 2022

Timahoe Tots are looking to recruit (from September) early years staff to work in their services. (TERM TIME ONLY)

June 24, 2022

Little Stars Montessori School and Kilminchy School have a number of openings for this coming year

June 24, 2022

Information for Parents – Supporting Children’s Transition to Primary School

June 21, 2022

Staff Wanted - The Village Creche Ballyroan

June 21, 2022

Childminder June Newsletter

June 20, 2022

Teaching new skills to children

June 16, 2022

June 15, 2022

June 15, 2022

Staff Wanted - Little Treasures Portlaoise

June 15, 2022

Staff Wanted - Early Scholars - Ballybrittas

June 13, 2022

Information for Parents: Laying the Foundation for First Words

June 10, 2022

Timahoe Tots are looking to recruit (from September) early years staff to work in their services.

June 10, 2022

Staff Wanted - Ballyadams, Co. Laois

May 25, 2022

Training webinar invite: Programme Readiness 1 - CCSP, NCS, ECCE

May 23, 2022

Childminder Wanted - Timahoe/Ratheniska/Stradbally Area

May 18, 2022

Na Páistí Community Crèche is recruiting a Manager (Maternity Cover June 2022– Feb 2023)

May 16, 2022

Parent and Toddler Grant Application 2022

May 16, 2022

Helpline for Ukrainian parents who have recently arrived in Ireland

May 11, 2022

Information for Parents – Get Face to Face to Communicate

May 09, 2022

Ukraine Response and Supports

May 06, 2022

Childminders April Newsletter

May 06, 2022

Training Schedule and Booking Form

May 05, 2022

Clarification on the removal of wraparound care from NCS

May 04, 2022

Deadline Reminder and Tips for Completing the Annual Early Years Sector Profile

April 29, 2022

Supporting Parents

April 28, 2022

Early Years Hive Scheduled Maintenance

April 27, 2022

Information for Parents – Using Curiosity to Encourage Communication Skills

April 25, 2022

Staff Wanted - Happy Days Durrow

April 25, 2022

Staff Wanted - Giggles Crèche & Montessori School

April 22, 2022

Supporting Children’s wellbeing webinar

April 14, 2022

Information for Parents – The Importance of Daily Routines

April 13, 2022

Staff Wanted – Kilminchy School House and Little Stars Portlaoise

April 13, 2022

Transition Fund Frequently Asked Questions & Technical Guide

April 11, 2022

Changes to the National Childcare Scheme fast tracked to extend access to subsidised early learning and childcare for children and families

April 11, 2022

Staff Wanted - Silly Billies Portarlington

April 11, 2022

Staff Wanted Quinagh Creche – Carlow

April 11, 2022

Childminder Wanted - Stradbally/Rathneskia/The Heath Area.

April 08, 2022

A Parents Guide to Childcare in Ireland (Translated from English to Ukrainian & Russian)

April 06, 2022

Annual Early Years Sector Profile 2021/2022 survey is now available on the Early Years Hive

April 05, 2022

** LINC - CLOSING FOR APPLICATIONS THIS FRIDAY **

April 04, 2022

Information for Parents: Reading Together

April 01, 2022

Staff Wanted- Portlaoise

March 29, 2022

Staff Wanted in Errill

March 28, 2022

Staff Wanted - Magic Moments Portlaoise

March 25, 2022

National Quality Guidelines for School Age Services

March 22, 2022

Staff Wanted - Kilminchy School House and Little Stars Portlaoise

March 21, 2022

Killadooley Childcare are recruiting

March 16, 2022

Kilminchy School House and Little Stars Montessori are seeking applications for a Relief panel

March 16, 2022

Sonas Mountmellick Community Childcare are looking to recruit staff members

March 15, 2022

Ireland's response to the situation in Ukraine

March 15, 2022

Healthy Eating for 1 to 4 Year olds

March 11, 2022

Calling all Laois Childminders

March 09, 2022

Childminder Required -Portlaoise Area

March 09, 2022

Tusla Children First Mandated Person: Role and Responsibilities eLearning Module

March 08, 2022

Staff Wanted - Little Treasures Portlaoise

March 08, 2022

Core Funding Ready Reckoner - Links to Register for Webinars

March 08, 2022

ELC and SAC Core Funding Values and Ready Reckoner.

March 07, 2022

Laois Childminders Newsletter – February 2022

March 07, 2022

Information for Parents – Why Interactions Matter

March 02, 2022

Staff Wanted Quinagh Creche - Carlow

March 02, 2022

Staff Wanted Timahoe

March 01, 2022

Na Páistí Creche Portarlington are looking to fill vacancies

March 01, 2022

Updated Public Health Information – 28 February 2022

February 28, 2022

Parent Information - Paying Attention to Children’s Joint Attention

February 23, 2022

AIM 2021/22 and EWSS

February 21, 2022

Arrangements for New Public Holiday 18 March

February 18, 2022

Fostering With Tusla

February 18, 2022

Information for Parent’s – Water Play

February 17, 2022

Giggles Creche in Portarlington & Killenard are looking for Staff

February 17, 2022

Update on new public holiday in Ireland in 2022 and from 2023

February 17, 2022

Guidance for Childminders: Understanding Children’s Behaviour

February 16, 2022

Online AIM Workshop for ***Laois Providers***

February 14, 2022

Staff Wanted - Kuddz Kids - Raheen

February 14, 2022

Recording Child Protection and Welfare Concerns

February 11, 2022

Information for Parents – Outdoor Play

February 11, 2022

Staff Wanted - Durrow

February 09, 2022

Minister O’Gorman marks Day of Hope and Recognition for Early Learning and Care and School-Age Childcare

February 04, 2022

Force Majeure notification

February 04, 2022

New Core Funding Stream

February 04, 2022

Extension to December 2021 Financial Impact Returns

February 04, 2022

Information for Parents – Loose Parts

February 03, 2022

Childminder Wanted - Castletown / Coolrain / Mountrath Area

February 02, 2022

Staff Wanted - Portlaoise Creche

January 31, 2022

Updated Public Health Guidance from the HPSC for ELC and SAC, including childminding settings

January 28, 2022

Laois Childminders Newsletter - January 2022

January 28, 2022

Talking Buddies February Challenge for Parents!

January 27, 2022

***ATTENTION PARENTS*** Does your child need support to access pre-school?

January 27, 2022

Relief Staff Wanted - Kilminchy School House

January 25, 2022

AIM Level 1 Reminder

January 25, 2022

Room Leader Wanted - Knock Kids Playschool (Spink)

January 24, 2022

Minister O'Gorman's statement to ELC and SAC Providers

January 24, 2022

The Finance and Impact Returns (FIRs) for December 2021 are Available for Completion at Pobal Online

January 21, 2022

Staff Wanted - The Childrens House Abbeyleix

January 21, 2022

Better Start Webinar

January 21, 2022

Information for Parents - Using Curiosity to Encourage Communication Skills

January 20, 2022

Updated Public Health Guidance from the HPSC for ELC and SAC settings

January 19, 2022

Staff Wanted Ballylinan

January 19, 2022

Staff Wanted - Giggles Crèche, Portarlington

January 19, 2022

Staff Wanted - Sonas Community Childcare Mountmellick

January 18, 2022

Grant Programme for Improved Ventilation and Outdoor Play 2021 is being re-opened

January 18, 2022

Childcare Staff Wanted - Portlaoise

January 18, 2022

Isolation quick Guide - updated 14th Jan

January 17, 2022

**LINC Graduates**

January 17, 2022

Updates to HSE public health guidance for ELC and SAC settings

January 14, 2022

Childcare Practitioners wanted in Early Scholars Ballybrittas.

January 14, 2022

Staff Wanted - Rathdowney, Errill, and Templemore

January 14, 2022

Staff Wanted - Giggles Creche & Montessori School

January 13, 2022

Isolation Guide - Updated 7th Jan

January 10, 2022

Isolation quick guide - Adults and children from their 13 th birthday

January 06, 2022

What to do if your service has a Covid-19 Case

January 04, 2022

Afterschool Manager Position (Portarlington)

December 17, 2021

***Childminders***

December 17, 2021

Grant Programme for Improved Ventilation and Outdoor Play 2021

December 16, 2021

Information for Parents: Playful Interaction, Being a Play Partner

December 15, 2021

Minister O’Gorman announces launch of antigen testing programme for early learning and childcare services

December 14, 2021

Christmas Art and Craft Idea’s Building on Interests – Activities emerging from discussions

December 14, 2021

Co-payment tool resources on the Early Years Hive

December 14, 2021

Arrangements for the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme

December 10, 2021

Early Years Provider Centre and Parent Support Centre operating hours for Christmas and New Years

December 09, 2021

Childminders: Stories and Storytelling

December 09, 2021

NCS and CCSP: End-of-year maintenance announcement

December 08, 2021

Enjoying Books with Babies

December 08, 2021

December 07, 2021

Information for Parents: Heuristic Play

December 03, 2021

MEMO TO EARLY LEARNING AND CARE (ELC) AND SCHOOL-AGE CHILDCARE (SAC) PROVIDERS, INCLUDING CHILDMINDERS

December 02, 2021

Isolation Quick Guide - 30th November

December 01, 2021

Staff Wanted - Kuddz Kidz – Raheen

November 29, 2021

Note to providers on Force Majeure

November 29, 2021

Memo from the HSE

November 26, 2021

***Attention Childminders***

November 26, 2021

National Covid-19 Support Helpline (Christmas hours)

November 25, 2021

Isolation quick guide

November 25, 2021

ATT: Laois Service Providers

November 19, 2021

Relief Staff wanted - Tir Na Nog play school in Clonaslee

November 18, 2021

Staff Wanted at Tir na nOg Preschool Borris In Ossory

November 18, 2021

Calling all Childminders - Childminder Network Activity

November 17, 2021

Budget 2022 – Update to FAQs for Providers

November 17, 2021

Staff Wanted - Killadooley Childcare

November 17, 2021

Webinar Information Session Quality Development Service

November 17, 2021

**Reminder Childminders**

November 16, 2021

Guidance for services providing childcare services

November 12, 2021

**Crafts with leaves**

November 10, 2021

Creche Manager Wanted - Sonas Mountmellick

November 09, 2021

Child Safeguarding Statement, Policy, and Procedures: Guidance for Early Learning and Care and School Aged Childcare Services in Ireland

November 08, 2021

Staff Wanted Kilminchy School House & Little Stars Kilminchy

November 08, 2021

Co-payment tool webinar and how-to guide

November 08, 2021

Information for Parents - Open Ended Materials

November 04, 2021

Childminders: Settling in and Developing Relationships

November 03, 2021

Resumption of Onsite Compliance Inspections

November 02, 2021

Relief Staff Wanted - The Childrens House Abbeyleix

November 02, 2021

Parents, Providers and Childcare Practitioners - AIM

November 02, 2021

How can we support a child’s social and emotional development?

October 22, 2021

Childminding Difference Webinar

October 22, 2021

Stepping Stones Early Years Service, Castletown is currently recruiting a staff member for AIM Support.

October 22, 2021

Staff Wanted Kuddz Kids

October 21, 2021

Parent’s Information: The Power of Turn-Taking

October 20, 2021

Staff Wanted - Carlow

October 20, 2021

Reminder: The application process for all qualified LINC Co-Ordinators is now open on the Early Years Hive.

October 19, 2021

October 13, 2021

Covid Support for Childcare Providers

October 12, 2021

FAR: Final Call

October 12, 2021

Information for Parents: What is a treasure Basket?

October 12, 2021

Reminder: AIM Level 1 LINC Applications

October 12, 2021

Staff Wanted - Kuddz Kids

October 11, 2021

Early Years Hive Maintenance (8 October)

October 08, 2021

Early Years Hive Maintenance this evening

October 07, 2021

Staff Wanted - The Childrens House Abbeyleix

October 07, 2021

Childminder Information: Social Stages of Play

October 06, 2021

Viewing portal notifications on the Early Years Hive

October 01, 2021

Parents Information: Supporting your Child’s Transition to Primary School

September 29, 2021

Staff Wanted - Sonas Mountmellick

September 29, 2021

Student Placement Guidelines

September 29, 2021

Arrangements for the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme

September 28, 2021

Learner Fund - Closing Date this Friday - 1st October 2021

September 27, 2021

Information for Parents: Learning Language and Literacy Skills

September 24, 2021

TUSLA Early Years Re-Registration

September 24, 2021

Part time/relief staff wanted Portarlington

September 24, 2021

Anxillary staff required For Kiddiecare Mountmellick.

September 24, 2021

Covid 19 - HPSC Latest Updates

September 24, 2021

FAQs for Early Learning and Care (ELC) and School Age Childcare (SAC) Managers & Update from HSE for Early Learning and Care (ELC) and School Age Childcare (SAC)

September 23, 2021

Press Release: Wednesday 22 September 2021

September 23, 2021

Little Treasures are currently recruiting staff for Aim Support.

September 22, 2021

Laois County Childcare Committee are Recruiting a Support and Development Worker

September 21, 2021

***Staff Wanted***

September 20, 2021

AIM Inclusive Play

September 17, 2021

Staff Wanted - Sandra’s Playschool Mountrath.

September 17, 2021

HSE Public Health Update

September 17, 2021

AIM Level 1 – Leadership for Inclusion Coordinator (LINC) Application Process now open for new graduates

September 16, 2021

Staff Wanted - Tir na nÓg Portarlington

September 16, 2021

***Learner Fund Bursary is now OPEN***

September 15, 2021

Staff Wanted - Na Paisti Creche Portarlington

September 15, 2021

QQI Level 6 Creative Studies for Special Education Needs Module

September 08, 2021

Staff Wanted - Tir Na nÓg Portarlington

September 08, 2021

Childminder Wanted (Portlaoise or Borris in Ossory area)

September 03, 2021

Staff Wanted - Classy Kids Ballylinan

September 03, 2021

Online Briefing Sessions - Role of Mandated Persons & Role of the DLP for Laois Services

September 01, 2021

Inspectorate’s plans for inspections of Early Learning and Care (ELC) settings

September 01, 2021

Laois County Childcare Committee are Recruiting a Support and Development Worker

August 31, 2021

Staff Wanted - The Childrens House Abbeyleix

August 31, 2021

National Covid-19 Support Helpline for ELC and SAC providers

August 26, 2021

Staff Wanted - Early Learning Montessori Stradbally

August 25, 2021

*** Staff Wanted *** Giggles Creche Portarlington

August 24, 2021

Staff Wanted - Cute and Clever Playschool Rathdowney

August 24, 2021

Staff Wanted - Tír na nÓg Portlaoise

August 20, 2021

ECCE Scheme 2021/2022 commences Monday

August 20, 2021

AIM Level 7 Post-Application Approvals and Reviews Guidelines

August 20, 2021

AIM Parents Information – Parents do you think your child might need additional supports in pre-school?

August 18, 2021

Staff Wanted - The Childrens House Abbeyleix

August 18, 2021

***Learner Fund Bursary is now OPEN***

August 16, 2021

Staff Wanted - Jollytots Playschool Ballinakill

August 16, 2021

Staff Wanted - The Rainbow Castle

August 16, 2021

Staff Wanted - Tír na nÓg Preschool Portlaoise

August 16, 2021

Staff Wanted - Silly Billies Portarlington

August 16, 2021

Staff Wanted - Giggles Crèche Killenard and Portarlington

August 16, 2021

Ballacolla Before & Afterschool Den are Hiring

August 05, 2021

Staff Wanted – Jelly Tots Abbeyleix (2 Positions)

August 04, 2021

Playing Outside Grant can now be used to buy a CO2 monitor

July 29, 2021

AIM – Information for Parents

July 28, 2021

Staff Wanted - Jelly Tots Abbeyleix (2 Positions)

July 27, 2021

Staff Wanted - Portlaoise Creche

July 27, 2021

Laois Parent and Toddler Grants 2021 are now open for application

July 26, 2021

Staff Wanted: Ballacolla Before & After School Den

July 26, 2021

HSE Memo for Early Learning and Care (ELC) and School Age Childcare (SAC) providers

July 23, 2021

First Aid for Childminders

July 23, 2021

Staff Wanted - Giggles Crèche & Montessori School

July 23, 2021

Staff Wanted: Assistant Manager position at The Rainbow Castle

July 23, 2021

**ATTENTION LAOIS CHILDMINDERS**

July 23, 2021

Staff Wanted - Graiguecullen Parish Childcare Centre CLG

July 14, 2021

Staff Wanted - The Childrens House Abbeyleix

July 12, 2021

Staff Wanted Rathdowney and Templemore

July 12, 2021

AIM – Parents Information

July 09, 2021

COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control guidance for Early Learning and Care and School Age Childcare settings during the COVID-19 Pandemic

July 09, 2021

Childcare Centre Manager Wanted (Maternity Cover) Roscrea

July 09, 2021

IMPORTANT Regulatory Updates in Early Years Services - FAR & Garda Vetting

July 07, 2021

HSE Cyber Attack – Early Years Inspectorate update

July 05, 2021

Parent and Toddler Grant is now Open for Application

July 05, 2021

Childminders have your say..

July 05, 2021

Programme Support Payments (PSP) 2021 - Final Reminder

July 01, 2021

Programme Support Payments (PSP) 2021 - Final Reminder

July 01, 2021

Reminder for Childminders – Childminder Development Grant Deadline 16th July 2021

June 30, 2021

Early Years e-Bulletin

June 29, 2021

Staff Wanted - Portlaoise Creche

June 28, 2021

AIM 2021/22 and EWSS

June 25, 2021

Programme Support Payments (PSP) 2021 – Deadline 2nd July

June 25, 2021

AIM - Parents Information

June 24, 2021

Update to Tusla arrangements following HSE cyberattack

June 23, 2021

Staff Wanted - Jelly Tots Abbeyleix

June 23, 2021

Laois County Childcare Committee CLG is recruiting a Quality Worker (28 hours per week)

June 23, 2021

Staff Wanted - The Childrens House Abbeyleix

June 23, 2021

Programme Support Payments (PSP) 2021 - Application reminder

June 22, 2021

Playing Outside Grant 2021

June 17, 2021

Early Years Hive Scheduled Maintenance

June 17, 2021

Annual Early Years Service Profile 2020/21 and Income and Costs Survey– DEADLINE: 5pm Friday 18th

June 16, 2021

Childminder Grant Information & Network Meeting

June 16, 2021

Childminding Development Grant 2021

June 14, 2021

Childminders Network Meeting

June 04, 2021

Staff Wanted Little Treasures Portlaoise

June 04, 2021

Annual Early Years’ Service Profile 2020/2021 reminder

June 04, 2021

PIP Announcements - PSP 2021-22 announcement

June 03, 2021

Deadline for submitting NCS and Savers Non-Attendance Form is tomorrow, 3rd June

June 02, 2021

Extension of the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme

June 02, 2021

Minister O’Gorman announces roll out of Summer of Play initiative with €6m in funding for outdoor play

June 01, 2021

AIM Level 4 and Level 7 Application Supports

May 31, 2021

Briefing Session on Compliance for NCS

May 31, 2021

NCS Service Provider Compliance

May 28, 2021

2021-22 Programme Readiness

May 27, 2021

Aistear, the Early Childhood Curriculum Framework

May 27, 2021

Early Years Hive scheduled maintenance

May 27, 2021

Childminders Network Meeting

May 25, 2021

Staff Wanted – Classy Kidz Ballylinan

May 24, 2021

Grandfathering Declarations Extension

May 20, 2021

Staff Wanted - Kilminchy School House Portlaoise

May 19, 2021

12 month review of the National Childcare Scheme (NCS) Provider Survey

May 14, 2021

Training Sessions for - AIM application process for September 2021 pre-school year

May 13, 2021

Staff Wanted - Na Paisti Portarlington

May 13, 2021

Let's Get Ready 2021- Resources for Parents

May 12, 2021

PIP Announcement

May 12, 2021

***Calling all childminders, your opinion is important to us***

May 10, 2021

Free Book Bag/Resources for ELC's

May 08, 2021

AIM application process for September 2021 pre-school year

May 07, 2021

***IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM POBAL***

May 06, 2021

Early Years Hive Scheduled Maintenance

May 05, 2021

Funding Model for Early Learning and Care and School-Age Childcare

April 20, 2021

Staff Wanted - Silly Billies Portarlington

April 20, 2021

Staff Wanted - Stepping Stones for Sessional Care – Castletown

April 19, 2021

FREE Resource Pack for Childminders

April 19, 2021

NCS Sponsors: Launch of Dedicated Phone Line/Email Address and Process Reminder

April 19, 2021

FREE RESOURCE PACK FOR LAOIS CHILDMINDERS

April 16, 2021

STAFF WANTED - Silly Billies - Portarlington

April 15, 2021

Minister O’Gorman launches National Action Plan for Childminding (2021 – 2028)

April 15, 2021

Roles and Responsibilities of the Mandated Person and DLP Information Sessions

April 14, 2021

Resumption of DCEDIY compliance checks on the ECCE programme from 19 April

April 14, 2021

April 13, 2021

Giggles Crèche & Montessori School are currently recruiting early years educators for our service in Portarlington.

April 13, 2021

Important information on NCS, ECCE, CCSP Saver attendance rules

April 01, 2021

Early Years Hive and the National Childcare Scheme website will be unavailable tomorrow

March 31, 2021

Staff Wanted - Tir Na Nog Playschool in Clonaslee

March 30, 2021

National Covid-19 Support Helpline for ELC and SAC providers

March 26, 2021

Exciting opportunity for Laois Childcare Providers

March 26, 2021

Letter to ELC, SAC and Childminders from The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth

March 26, 2021

Job Opportunity - Kilminchy School House

March 25, 2021

Giggles Crèche & Montessori School are currently recruiting early years educators for our service in Portarlington.

March 24, 2021

EYPC phone line issue

March 18, 2021

Updated NCS video for Parents

March 15, 2021

The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth have produced a number of guidance and reopening videos for ELC and SAC services.

March 15, 2021

Updated National Childcare Scheme ‘about’ video

March 15, 2021

Resumption of Compliance announcement

March 11, 2021

Covid-19 Operating Support Payment (COSP) extension information

March 11, 2021

Laois County Childcare Committee CLG is recruiting a temporary Support & Development Worker for short term Cover

March 09, 2021

NOTICE FROM THE NATIONAL CHILD SAFEGUARDING PROGRAMME

March 09, 2021

Job Opportunity - The Rainbow Castle Portlaoise

March 09, 2021

Job Opportunity - Kilminchy School House

March 09, 2021

Online Briefing Sessions - Role of Mandated Persons & Role of the DLP for Laois Services

March 08, 2021

Letter from the Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Ronan Glynn

March 05, 2021

Important information on Emergency Measures 8 - 28 March 2021

March 05, 2021

Clarification on resumption of ECCE from 08 March 2021

March 04, 2021

PIP Notification: PPSN Checker on PIP unavailable this Saturday

March 04, 2021

Covid-19 Guidance posters

March 03, 2021

Covid 19 Impact Support Guidelines

March 03, 2021

Launch of COVID-19 Impact support

February 26, 2021

Letter from Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Ronan Glynn to Parents and Guardians

February 26, 2021

Fire Safety Capital Grant 2021 - Application Extension until Tuesday 2nd March at 6pm

February 26, 2021

Reminder: Funding agreement for the period 1 February - 5 March 2021 closes tomorrow

February 25, 2021

FAQ document covering the period March 8th to March 29th

February 24, 2021

Talking Buddies project

February 24, 2021

Fire Safety Capital Grant 2021 Announcement

February 15, 2021

ECCE-Only services: funding measures for the period 1st February - 5th March 2021

February 12, 2021

Technical Guide for the Emergency Measures

February 12, 2021

Extension to Covid-19 Standard Operating Payment (COSP) Review Process

February 11, 2021

FAQ's Version 3

January 23, 2021

Procedures for sharing your guiding principles and child safeguarding procedures and involving parents, guardians, families, children and young people

June 18, 2020

Annual Early Years Service Profile Guidelines

June 15, 2020

Guiding Principles and Safeguarding Procedures

June 12, 2020

Access and Inclusion Model, (AIM) programme for 2020/2021 is now open

June 09, 2020

Using the Tusla Web Portal to Report Child Protection and Welfare Concerns

June 04, 2020

Useful Publications for Early Year Service Providers

March 04, 2020

Successful Natural Outdoor Play Project

July 11, 2019

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