Resources to Support Quality
The following is a list of resources to support childcare services in improving the quality of specific areas of their practice. Please note that this list is not exhaustive and the Childcare Development Officer’s within DCCC can provide further information and signposting to other resources.
Downloads
The Colour of My Dreams: Supporting Children’s Right to Well-Being Brochure (PDF – 2.2MB)
Child Care Pre-School Services Regs 2006 & Amendment
Child care pre school services no2 regs 2006 – Explanatory Guide
Leaving Junior: Supporting Parents to Make Childcare Choices (PDF – 744)
First Steps, Childminding Starter Pack (PDF – 356KB)
Next Steps, Good Practice Guidelines for Childminders (PDF – 636KB)
Tax Information for Childminders (PDF – 416KB)
Aistear | www.ncaa.ie/earlylearning
Diversity & Equality Guidelines for Childcare Providers (PDF – 1.0MB)
Guidelines on the Individual Educational Plan Process (IEP), NCSE (PDF – 1.7MB)
Food & Nutritional Guidelines for Pre-school Services (PDF – 1.5MB)
Parent & Toddler Guidelines | www.ippa.ie
Parent’s Guide to the Child Care (Pre School Services) (No 2) Regulation 2006 (PDF – 400KB)
Guideline on Developing a Behaviour Management Policy for pre-school services
