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Building Block Expansion Grant Announcement
Building Block Expansion Grant Announcement As was confirmed last Friday,

Bi-weekly Early Years Hive Snapshot: 26th February 2024
Please see link below to your Early Years Hive bi-weekly

National Síolta Aistear Initiative (NSAI) – Aistear and Play 2024
Deadline to apply: Monday 11 March at 5pm The purpose

Building Blocks Expansion Grant Training
Dear Service Provider You are invited to attend a training

Important Announcement on the Increase of NCS Subsidies
From 2 September 2024, the minimum rate for the National
Letter from HSE for Parents and Legal Guardians on the Importance of MMR Vaccine and Being Measles Aware
Please find below information for early learning and childcare service

Application for the Building Blocks Capacity Grant Expansion Scheme is now open
The application process for the Building Blocks Capacity Grant Expansion

Building Blocks – Expansion Grant Scheme (Updated 16:23)
Dear Service Providers, The Department of Children, Equality, Integration and

Early Years Hive Maintenance – Thursday 22nd February 2024
There will be a short interruption for a maximum of

Issue with NCS Returns Now Resolved
The issue with NCS returns has now been resolved. Returns

Publication of Regulatory Notice on the Use of Water Beads in Early Years Services
Tusla have published a regulatory notice which sets out requirements

NCS change in ending claims with FAQ
As of 17/02/2024 there is going to be a significant change to

Scheduled Updates to the Early Years Hive on 15 February 2024
Dear Service Provider, The Early Years Hive will be temporarily