Re-registration of Early Years Services The deadline for receipt of applications for re-registration is now closed(12th December 2019). The majority of providers have now submitted applications. There are currently 3,887 applications in process, which is over 94% of all providers required to rere
The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone TD, is pleased to announce the details of the 2020 Early Learning and Care and School Age Capital programmes. The Minister has secured €8.1m for childcare capital grants across 2020. €7.2m of this will be used for the Early Learni
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
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
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
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
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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