Minister Zappone launches communications campaign on the National Childcare Scheme Monday 23rd September 2019 The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr. Katherine Zappone TD is today (Monday, 23rd September) commencing a communications campaign on the National Childcare Scheme. The Min
The Autumn 2019 Learner Fund Bursaries, as confirmed by DCYA, are open for applications from August 19th 2019 to September 27th 2019 at 5:00pm. Details as follows: 1. Early Years Workers Graduate Bursary As per previous years, the award must be placed at level 7/8/9 on the National Framework
DCYA and the City and County Childcare Committees are aware of an RTÉ Investigates programme to be aired on Wednesday 24th July
National Childcare Scheme Draft Regulations Published The Childcare Support Act 2018 (Payment of Financial Support) Regulations, which have not yet been signed by the Minister, are referred to in the NCS contract and the Explanatory Guide. These regulations are now being published in DRAFT form,
Minister Zappone confirms 3,600 New Childcare Places to be created in €6.25m investment Funding for fire safety improvements also awarded Monday 10th June 2019 The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr. Katherine Zappone T.D., today announced a total of €6.25m in Capital funding to
Programme Readiness 2019/20 The re-contracting process with the Department of Children and Youth Affairs (DCYA) childcare funding programmes 2019/20 will begin on Monday 10th June, 2019. The process this year will be similar to previous years, where each service provider must certify the 2019/2
Notice re National Childcare Scheme TSP The application window for NCS TSP will open for 14 weeks from Monday June 10th to Friday September 13th Payments will be calculated and issued from October 2019. NCS Capital Grant Scheme The application window for NCS Capital will open for 18 weeks fro
What is the Early Years Service Profile? The Early Years Service Profile is an annual survey completed by Early Learning and Care providers. The survey is developed by the Department of Children and Youth Affairs and Pobal in consultation with key stakeholders and it is the primary source of data on
Early Learning & Care Capital Funding Announcement. Monday 15th April 2019 • Minister announces capital funding for service providers who sign up to the National Childcare Scheme • Funding will allow providers to purchase ICT support to assist in recording and reporting children’s attenda
AIM application process for September 2019 pre-school year AIM Level 7 For children who are currently receiving AIM supports and are eligible to avail of a 2nd year of the ECCE programme from September 2019 If the child is eligible and is returning to the same pre-school setting for a second year an