2023/24 Early Years Sector Profile survey now available on the…
We are pleased to advise that the 2023/24 Annual Early Years Sector Profile survey will be available on the Early…
Wicklow County Childcare News
Service Profile Issue and Core Funding May Review and Confirm
Service Profile Issue – Rate of Pay Per HourAn issue on the Rate of Pay Per Hour field in the…
AIM Level 4,5 & 7 applications are now open on…
Please note, where previously an extension application would be submitted for a child who is remaining in the same service…
Increase to NCS subsidy rates
Please see the below important update for ELC/SAC providers on the increase to the minimum subsidy rate & certain sponsor…
Updated Service Profile is now available on the Early Years…
As communicated on 30 April, the below outlines the changes that have been made: New Facility Section A new section…
The National Childcare Scheme
The National Childcare Scheme provides subsidies to help parents meet the cost of quality Early Learning and Care and School Age Childcare.
Access & Inclusion Model
The Access and Inclusion Model (AIM) is a model of supports designed to ensure that children with disabilities can access the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Programme.
First 5
A whole-of-Government strategy to improve the lives of babies, young children and their families. The First 5 website contains lots of useful resources for both practitioners and parents.
