The latest events, training, workshops and news.
The National Síolta Aistear Initiative, in partnership with the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) and early years educators working in practice are hosting a national webinar series.
There are three options for attending this training – March/April 2026.
Clare County Childcare Committee (CCCC) is pleased to offer Pre-Registration Training for Childminders online over two evenings in March.
With the presence of an international speaker, Dr Christine Parker, an experienced educator, artist and researcher from the UK, and contributions from a local service, our dialogue aims to contribute to the work supporting children and families with English as a second language.
The NSLF will continue in 2026 for educators seeking to upskill for the academic year 2026/2027
commencing autumn 2026.
NSLF 2026 applications are expected to open in Mid-March 2026.
On 9th February, Norma Foley, Minister for Children, Disability & Equality, announced the opening of the 2026 Childminding Development Grant.
Let’s Talk Early Years – Launch of a national conversation.
The process will begin in 2026 with the acquisition of buildings in what will be a ground-breaking initiative for the Department of Children, Disability and Equality.
This year the focus for the grants is to support groups in providing assistance to young parents and children in establishing connections and to promote the inclusion of families from all backgrounds, abilities and cultures.
Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, published two new action plans for the early learning and care and school-age childcare sector.
Minister Foley announces Department’s NDP Sectoral Capital Plan 2026–2030
Minister Foley announces figures – benefitted Little Library Initiative 2025.
Contact:
Clare County Childcare Committee,
1 Kilrush Road,
Clonroad Beg,
Ennis, County Clare, Ireland
V95CXP1
Phone: 065 6864862
Email: info@clarechildcare.ie
Opening Times:
Monday - Thursday 9-5pm
Friday 9-4pm
(Lunch 1-2pm)
Company Registered Number: 349550
Registered Charity Number: 20050641
National Website:
Please click here to view the National Website for Early Learning and Childcare.
