Category Archives: News

Reopening Funding Package for Childcare Services: Further Information

Please find attached version 2 of the FAQs on the Reopening Funding Package for Childcare [...]

Plans for inspection process during the Covid-19 pandemic

The DCYA have issued a update to all providers about the inspection process for period [...]

Let’s get ready to return to your pre-school, creche or childminder.

Let’s get ready so childcare is fun and safe for everyone. The Department of Children [...]

Minister Zappone and Minister McHugh announce information and resources for children preparing for pre-school and junior infants

Press release From Department of Children and Youth Affairs  Published at: 15 June 2020 Last updated 16 June [...]

Message from Minister Zappone to the childcare sector

Message from Minister Zappone to the childcare

Minister Zappone announces funding package of €75M for Reopening Early Learning and Childcare Services

From Department of Children and Youth Affairs  Published at: 10 June 2020 Last updated 10 June 2020 Minister [...]

The Access and Inclusion Model, (AIM) programme for 2020/2021 is now open

Latest update from Better Start AIM.

Guidance for Reopening/First 5

Today the Department of Children and Youth Affairs has launched a range of online resources [...]

Minister Zappone chairs fifth meeting of Advisory Group on planned reopening of childcare services

From Department of Children and Youth Affairs  Published at: 3 June 2020 Last updated 3 June 2020 Minister [...]

Minister Zappone announces decisions and guidance to support the reopening of childcare services

From Department of Children and Youth Affairs  Published at: 29 May 2020 Last updated 29 May 2020 Minister [...]