COVID 19 - Latest Updates

Latest news and updates on COVID 19

Childminder Information

Information on Becoming a Childminder, Training for Childminders, Grants and The National Action Plan for Childminders

Preparing to Reopen

Updated Guidance Documents

Successful Natural Outdoor Play Project

Visit the National Childcare Scheme Website

Parents information

Find out about our programmes

Providers Information

Guides to National Childcare Funding Programmes

Early Childhood Care and Education Programme Scheme (ECCE)

Providng early childhood care and education
for children of pre-school age

Children First

National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children

Access and Inclusion Model

A model of supports designed to ensure that children with disabilities can access the ECCE programme