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September 25,2019

Media Campaign for the National Childcare Scheme

By Therese Lyons
Childcare Providers / Childminders / News / Parents
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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

August 12,2019

Learner Fund Bursary

By Therese Lyons
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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

July 24,2019

RTE Investigates Programme

DCYA and the City and County Childcare Committees are aware of an RTÉ Investigates programme to be aired on Wednesday 24th July

June 26,2019

Parent & Toddler Grants for 2019

We are pleased to announce that the grant process for this year is now open Please find attached the application form for this year’s grant. Tipp 2019 Application forms The closing date is Friday 16th August 2019. Pease note the following important criteria: All expenditure must be accounted for

June 25,2019

National Childcare Scheme

The National Childcare Scheme Parent Support Centre is now open!!! Please call 01-9068530 Opening Hours – Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm If you have a specific query please email us at NCS@dcya.gov.ie

June 10,2019

National Childcare Scheme

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,

June 10,2019

Capital Grant Announcement

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

June 05,2019

Important Notice for 2019/2020 Contracting Process

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

June 05,2019

National Childcare Scheme Notice for Providers

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

May 21,2019

The Early Years’ Service Profile 2018/2019 is now LIVE on the PIP portal

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