Dear Childminder, We are pleased to inform you that the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman, has announced the opening of the 2022 Childminder Development Grant (CMDG). The Grant aims to support the enhancement of quality and safety in your childmin
What is a Childminder? A childminder single-handedly cares for a small group of children in the childminder’s own home. Children are welcomed as individuals, they are offered affection and respect and their developmental and recreational needs are met. Childminders offer a flexible service, tailor
The Childminders Little Library Initiative supports childminders to develop a little library in their own home and to support early language and literacy. If you are a childminder please contact us on 062-64200 to arrange to collect your book bag. Click below to see poster: Childminding Libra
The closing date for applications for the refund toward the cost of your FAR 3 day or 2 day refresher course is Friday 3rd December 2021. This is the last opportunity to avail of this as the fund is closing. A service can only apply once for reimbursement. Courses must have been completed by 31st [&
The DCEDIY published a new National Action Plan for Childminding in late April 20 Important links – Website full URL – https://www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/df207-national-action-plan-for-childminding-2021-2028/ URL short link redirect – gov.ie/childminding Facebook page – https://www.
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