June
A Summer Gathering 2026
17/06/2026
The ‘Summer Gathering’ is to celebrate and acknowledge all ELC’s, SAC’s and Childminders in Co. Clare.
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The latest events, training, workshops and news.
The book bags for every child finishing pre-school and starting primary school in September are being delivered to libraries.
This work aims to identify CPD training currently available across the Early Learning and Care (ELC), School-Age Childcare (SAC) and Childminding sector.
Survey closing date: 29 May 2026.
Minister Foley announces new €10 million capital scheme for early learning and childcare services.
The aim is to give children the opportunity to express creativity, belonging, and their own experiences of their setting (Early Years or School-Age Childcare/After-School) adding their voice as part of the National Conversation on Education: the First Five Years and School-Age Childcare.
‘Save the Dates’ poster now available for up until June 2026.
Minister Foley launches The National Conversation on Education.
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.
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.
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, The Clare County Childcare Committee Company Limited by Guarantee.
National Website:
Please click here to view the National Website for Early Learning and Childcare.
