The purpose of the Childminding Re-opening Grant is to support childminders who had to close as a direct result of the government restrictions imposed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. An individual once-off Childminding grant of €500 per Childminder will be made available to assist with the additiona
Press Release Minister Zappone chairs fifth meeting of Advisory Group on planned reopening of childcare services 3 June, 2020 Minister for Children & Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone this week chaired the fifth meeting of the expert Advisory Group on the planned reopening of Early Learning an
September 25,2019
Media Campaign for the National Childcare Scheme
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
February 18,2019
New School Age Regulations
18_02_2019 Minister Zappone Welcomes Commencement of School Age Childcare Regulations ©dcya_gov_ie 2019