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Parent & Toddler Grant Initiative 2024
Please see link below to Application Form and Guidelines for the Parent & Toddler Grant Initiative 2024. Please note, the closing
Timeframes for New Applications and Change in Circumstances Applications – 2024
Tusla Early Years Inspectorate would like to draw you attention to an important notice that
Building Blocks Expansion Grant Scheme
Dear Service Provider, Building Blocks – Expansion Grant Scheme applications opened on the 22 February
Childminder and Parent Focus Group Meetings
Are you a parent, childminder or are you thinking of becoming a childminder. Would you
Childminder and Parent Focus Group Meetings
DCCC are hosting a series of focus group meetings for childminders and parents on the
Building Blocks Expansion Grant Application Guidelines
Please see link below to Building Blocks Expansion Grant Application Guidelines:
Core Funding Financial Reporting DCEDIY Update
Please see link below to communication issued by The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
NCS Press Release for Donegal
Minister for Children, Roderic O’Gorman, T.D. is calling on all parents in County Donegal, using
Guidance Note for Core Funding Financial Reporting Requirements
Please see link below to Guidance Note for Core Funding Financial Reporting Requirements: Transitional Arrangements
National Child Safeguarding Programme
Early Learning and Care and School Age Childcare Services are required to have a procedure
Reminder Notice for Services Located in Schools re Closure Day Due to Referendum on 8 March
Please note that Early Learning and Care/School Age Childcare Providers located within a school premises
Childminding Focus Group Meetings
Donegal CCC are hosting a number of Focus Group meetings, both online and at various
Request to Service Providers to Submit Correct Eircodes for 2023/24 ECCE Registrations
Dear Service ProviderAll 2023/24 ECCE registrations require the correct Eircode for each child registration as
DCCC’s Education and Jobs Fair
Donegal County Childcare Committee are delighted to be hosting an Education and Jobs Fair for
The RSA’s ‘Check it Fits’ Service is coming to Donegal!
The ‘Check it Fits’ Service is a full-time, nationwide, free expert service which aims to
The Parenting Platform
Please see below, the link for the Parenting Platform which was recently launched in Donegal.
New Childminding Regulations
Minister O’Gorman recently launched the public consultation on the New Draft Childminding Regulations. This consultation
Seachtain na Gaeilge 1-17 Mhárta 2024
Tá Seachtain na Gaeilge 2024 ag rith ón 1-17 Mí an Mhárta, seo deis chun an Ghaeilge
Building Block Expansion Grant Announcement
Building Block Expansion Grant Announcement As was confirmed last Friday, applications for the Building Blocks
Bi-weekly Early Years Hive Snapshot: 26th February 2024
Please see link below to your Early Years Hive bi-weekly snapshot, 26th February 2024:
National Síolta Aistear Initiative (NSAI) – Aistear and Play 2024
Deadline to apply: Monday 11 March at 5pm The purpose of the NSAI is to
Building Blocks Expansion Grant Training
Dear Service Provider You are invited to attend a training session that will provide an
Important Announcement on the Increase of NCS Subsidies
From 2 September 2024, the minimum rate for the National Childcare Scheme (NCS) subsidies will
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 providers and a letter for
Application for the Building Blocks Capacity Grant Expansion Scheme is now open
The application process for the Building Blocks Capacity Grant Expansion Scheme is now open. The