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First 5 Implementation Plan 2023-2025

The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth is celebrating World Children’s Day (20/11/2023) with the launch of the First 5 Implementation Plan 2023-2025. It includes 125 actions to make Ireland the best place in the world to grow up. Read todays full  press release here Watch this video […]

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Learner Fund Bursary 2023

The Learner Fund Graduate Bursary 2023  and the Learner Fund Childminding Bursary 2023 (for Registered Childminders) are now open for applications. For further information and details on how to apply please contact us on 066 7181582 or email: info@kerrycountychildcare.com

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Childminding Development Grant 2023

The Childminding Development Grant 2023 is now open for applications. If you would like further information on the Grant, or an application pack, please contact our Childminiding Development Officer, Amy on: 087 7885114 or E-mail: amy@kerrycountychildcare.com  

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First 5 Progress Report

The Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’ Gorman, has  published the Government’s First 5 Annual Implementation Report 2021/22.  First 5 is the Government strategy for babies, young children and their families. You can access the report here. .

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When the Roof is the Sky

The Early Years Inspectorate has today published a guidance document designed specifically for Early Years Services (pre-school and school age) operating fully or mostly outdoors. You can access the document here: https://www.tusla.ie/…/elearning-webinars…/resources/

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Press Release – Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth

February 21, 2023 Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’ Gorman, today announced the appointment of a Programme Board to oversee the design and implementation planning phase for a dedicated State Agency for Early Learning and Care (ELC) and School-Age Childcare (SAC) in Ireland. Click here for […]

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Up To Date Information on Covid 19

Early Years Providers & Childminders For all up to date information on Covid 19 and Procedures and Tips you may find useful please follow this link to the First 5 website where information is updated on a regular basis. You can also access the Preschool at Home Hub here, this […]