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February 18, 2019

Minister Zappone Welcomes Commencement of School Age Childcare Regulations

Regulations requiring the registration of school-age childcare services came into effect today, 18th February 2019. Childcare services for school-age children must now register with Tusla, the Child and Family Agency. School-age childcare services have not, to date, been subject to registration, so this is a significant step forward in ensuring […]
February 14, 2019

Minister Zappone announces the streamlining of existing targeted childcare schemes in preparation for the transition to the new Affordable Childcare Scheme in October 2019.

The Community Childcare Subvention Scheme (CCS) will be merged with the Community Childcare Subvention Plus (CCSP) scheme once the current programme year comes to an end in August 2019. Funding for parents remains unaffected by move. All of the other targeted childcare schemes will continue for the full 2019/20 programme […]
February 13, 2019

Always Children First Foundation Module

Roscommon County Childcare Committee is rolling out the updated module of the Always Children First Foundation Module to Early Years Providers and in particular, to Designated Liaison Persons (DLP) and Deputy Designated Liaison Persons (DDLP). Our Manager and Children First trainer Irene Cafferky has attached a letter to all services […]
February 5, 2019

Minister Zappone appoints six new members from the children and youth sector to the Better Outcomes, Brighter Futures National Advisory Council and the nomination of two vice chairs in the areas of early years and youth.

The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone announced the recent appointment of six new members to the Better Outcomes, Brighter Futures National Advisory Council and welcomed the appointment of two vice chairs to the Council in the area of early years and the youth sector. Ms Aideen […]
February 5, 2019

Early Learning and Care and School Age Childcare Capital 2019

Early Learning and Care and School Age Childcare Capital 2019 Applicant Guidelines Pobal are happy to announce the publication of the applicant guidelines for the Early Learning and Care and School Age Childcare Capital Programme 2019. Please click on the links below for more information. If you have any questions […]
January 31, 2019

Launch of the third annual report on the implementation of the actions in the National Strategy on Children and Young People’s Participation in Decision-Making, 2015-2020

Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone, today launched the third annual report on the implementation of the actions in the National Strategy on Children and Young People’s Participation in Decision-Making, 2015-2020. The goal of the Strategy is to ensure that children and young people have a voice […]
January 21, 2019

CCSP Supporting Document Guide 2018/19

Medical Card Information There has been a slight change in the information required where, after reviewing the HSE database, a medical card and/or GP visit card is not valid for CCS/P. Previously we would have accepted a letter only, from the Primary Care Reimbursement Service (PCRS) outlining medical card/GP visit […]
January 2, 2019

Providers urged to prepare applications for €9m capital fund “Investment marks start of hugely important year for children, parents and providers as countdown to the Affordable Childcare Scheme continues”

Extra spaces and fire-safety priorities for Childcare Investment in 2019 Providers urged to prepare applications for €9m capital fund “Investment marks start of hugely important year for children, parents and providers as countdown to the Affordable Childcare Scheme continues” Friday 28th December 2018 The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, […]
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