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20250516_Press_Release_Childminding_Development_Grants_2025Download
Dear Service Provider,
Exciting News!
Upcoming Better Start Quality Development Service Information Webinar is Almost Here!
Our team works in a mentoring capacity with Early Learning and Care...
Please see links below for more information on the Little Library Initiative 2025.
Little Library Parent Child Invite 2024 AW (1)Download
Irish Little Library Parent Child Invite 2023 (1)Downloa...
Dear Service Provider,
This is a reminder that the May Review and Confirm window for the 2024/2025 programme call will close on 14 May 2025.
This makes sure that Cor...
Tusla Deadline DocumentDownload
Press Release My Little Library 2025Download
Parents! Is your child making the big jump from pre-school to primary school?
Your child can collect a free My Little Library Book Bag fromyour local library.
We have lots of books and resources...
Thank you to all who attended the online Fostering Lunch and Learn Information Session.
If you would like more information on becoming a Foster Carer, please see details below.
This is the link ...
Join DCCC for a meaningful and practical exploration of inclusive practice in the early years.
Tuesday 20th May 2025. 12.30pm to 5.30pm. Silver Tassie Hotel, Letterkenny. Cost €20 per person.
E...
Dear Provider,
Please see links below to information for early learning and childcare service providers and a letter for parents and legal guardians from the HSE, in both English and Irish, on the ...
Bi-weekly Hive snapshot – 6 May 2025Download
Dear Service Provider,
AIM Level 4,5 and 7 standard applications are now open. Access & Inclusion Model (AIM) Level 4, Level 5 and Level 7 standard initial and Review & Confirm ...
Dear Service Provider,
We are pleased to advise that the Annual Early Years Sector Profile 2024/25 survey will be available on the Early Years Hive from 2pm today, Tuesday 6 May.
The survey i...
Please see link below to Press Release on the publication by Minister Norma Foley of the 2024 progress report for First 5, the Whole-of-Government Strategy for Babies, Young Children and their Familie...
Donegal County Childcare Committee Annual General Meeting will take place on Tuesday 20th May at 11am in the Silver Tassie Hotel, Ramelton Road, Letterkenny, F92 NFP9.
Dear Provider,
Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley TD, and Bernie McNally, Secretary General, Department of Education addressed the annual Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Lit...
Please see details below of DCCCs Upcoming Training and Events.
If you require further information on any of the events listed below, please contact DCCC on 074 91 23442 or email: info@donegalccc.c...
Dear Service Provider,
Please make sure you have submitted your AIM Non-term 2024/2025 applications for the summer months on the Early Years Hive as soon as possible.
AIM...
Dear Service Provider,
Access & Inclusion Model (AIM) Level 4, Level 5 and Level 7 standard applications for the 2025/2026 programme year will open on the Early Years Hive on Tuesday 6 May 2025...
🍽️ Lunch & Learn with Donegal County Childcare Committee 🍽️
👨👩👧👦 Thinking about becoming a f...
Donegal County Childcare Committee Ltd seeks to recruit for the following position:
Part-Time Financial Administrator – 21 hours per week (flexible)
Donegal County Childcare Committee Ltd ...
AIM Info Session for Providers (2)Download
AIM Info Session for ParentsDownload
Please note the following regarding the Nurturing Skills Learner Fund (NSLF).
NSLF applications for the academic year 2025/2026
NSLF applications for the academic year 2025/2026 are now open an...
As you are aware, the purpose of the National Childcare Scheme (NCS) is to provide financial support for parents towards the cost of their childcare with a service provider. The hours of care required...
Lunch & Learn Fostering Poster (1)Download
Pre-registration Training for Childminders Apr May 2025Download
Need a moment to recharge and reconnect? 💬Join us for an afternoon of inspiration, insight, and support with fellow early years managers at a venue of your choice! ☕
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Please see links below to recently published NCCA blogs on the Principles set out in the revised Aistear publication.
Further blogs will be issued in the coming months and we encourage you to ...
Dear Provider,
We are emailing to inform you that there are a few places remaining on the upcoming insightful in-person training – Trauma Awareness in Early Learning and Care by Barnardos. Pl...
DonegalChildcare_A4-PreregistrationTrainingForChildmindersDownload
Due to demand, DCCC have organised a second rollout of the The DLP Training. The training will take place on Thursday 17th April, 10am to 1.30pm in Dillon’s Hotel Letterkenny.
The DLP training cour...
Always Children First for Childminders 26th AprilDownload
Bi-weekly Hive snapshot – 7 April 2025Download
Please note the following regarding the Nurturing Skills Learner Fund (NSLF).NSLF applications for the academic year 2025/2026
NSLF applications for the academic year 2025/2026 are now open and wil...
As some services may close for the Eater break, dates during 14-18 and/or 21-25 April, it may be necessary to make the following changes on your Early Years Hive.
Please note Good Friday, 18 A...
Leitrim County Childcare Committee in conjunction with Leitrim Enterprise Office are delivering a specifically tailored Pension Auto-Enrolment information session for childcare services
Online Tues...
DCEDIY will host a National Aistear Conference on May 24, 2025, from 10am to 4pm at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre.
The conference will feature a combination of presentations and networking op...
Connect and Recharge Manager’s Networking EventDownload
