Category Archives: News Updates
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Updated FAQ from DCYA
Posted on April 1, 2020 by Wicklow County Childcare in News UpdatesFurther to the FAQs that issued 30/03/20 relating to COVID 19 measures for providers and staff of Early Learning and Care and School Age Childcare Services, we have been receiving a number of additional questions and are endeavouring to compile and respond to them all, in consultation with colleagues from the Department of Employment Affairs […]
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Letter from Minister Zappone and ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ re the wage subsidy scheme
Posted on March 31, 2020 by Wicklow County Childcare in News UpdatesLetter from Minister Zappone Frequently Asked Questions on COVID 19 Measures
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Minister Katherine Zappone announces measures to support Childcare Providers and Parents during Covid-19 closures
Posted on March 25, 2020 by Wicklow County Childcare in News UpdatesPublished: 25 March 2020 From: Department of Children and Youth Affairs Following the announcement yesterday of sustainability measures in response to Covid-19 by the Government, Minister Katherine Zappone, has provided further details to support the Childcare sector. Outlining these measures, Minister Zappone said that, “These measures will: Help to ensure that the Childcare Sector is in […]
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WCCC’s weekly news & updates 20th March 2020
Posted on March 20, 2020 by Wicklow County Childcare in News UpdatesDownload copy here
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WCCC’s weekly news & udpates 13th March, 2020
Posted on March 13, 2020 by Wicklow County Childcare in News UpdatesPlease see link below to WCCC’s weekly eZine with important updates. Download copy here
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COVID-19 Notice on PIP Portal for Service Providers
Posted on March 13, 2020 by Wicklow County Childcare in News UpdatesIn light of the recent communication from the Government regarding the closure of childcare facilities until 29th March, 2020 due to Covid-19, we wish to inform you of the following; Pobal service delivery: While Pobal plan to provide a full business as usual service, given the changing nature of the situation, our main objective will […]
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Consultation events on new Funding Model and Workforce Development Plan (19 March – 2 April)
Posted on March 13, 2020 by Wicklow County Childcare in News UpdatesFurther to the announcement made yesterday morning by the Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD of efforts to contain the spread of Covid-19, the consultation events on the new Funding Model and Workforce Development Plan will not go ahead as planned on 31st March 2020. This is in an effort to minimise social contact during this period. […]
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Important Letter from the DCYA regarding closure of Creche & Childcare Service facilities
Posted on March 12, 2020 by Wicklow County Childcare in News UpdatesPlease see link below to letter from the Department of Children and Youth Affairs re announcement by An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar with regard to the closure of “Crèches and childcare facilities”, from 6pm today for your information, that will issue to ELC & SAC providers this afternoon. Download Letter
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National Childcare Scheme Applications
Posted on March 12, 2020 by Wicklow County Childcare in News UpdatesSince the National Childcare Scheme opened in November 2019, over 30,000 applications for support for almost 40,000 children have been processed. 3,646 childcare providers also have contracted to deliver services under NCS. From 13th March, 2020, families can continue to apply online for subsidies or choose to apply by requesting a paper application from the […]
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Minister Zappone welcomes launch of the Postal Application Process for the National Childcare Scheme
Posted on March 12, 2020 by Wicklow County Childcare in News UpdatesPublished: 11 March 2020 From: Department of Children and Youth Affairs 30,359 applications received to date for 39,572 children. The National Childcare Scheme (NCS) opened for online applications on 20th November 2019. To date 30,359 applications for support for 39,572 children have been processed. 3,646 childcare providers have contracted to deliver services under the NCS. […]
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