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Five childcare services from Kildare to be presented with Learning Story & Innovation Awards from Early Childhood Ireland
27 May, 2016

Five childcare services from Kildare to be presented with Learning Story & Innovation Awards from Early Childhood Ireland

  Five childcare services from Kildare to be presented with Learning Story & Innovation Awards from Early Childhood Ireland at Awards Ceremony on 18th June in the Gibson Hotel Dublin - Two of which Toddlers Lodge Preschool and Tots Preschool both in Newbridge are shortlisted for overall national award   Five Kildare based childcare services – three from Newbridge, one from Maynooth and one from Naas -  will be presented with Learning Story and Innovat...

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Childcare Vacancies in Kildare
05 April, 2023

Childcare Vacancies in Kildare

 Please complete this form to have your vacancy advertised on our website. Your vacancy will remain live until after the closing date, if you would like to have the closing date extended, please contact info@kccc.ie    Shining Stars Academy - Early Childhood Educator LOCATION:  Athy, Co. Kildare. JOB DESCRIPTION / MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Shining Stars Academy is hiring for full time, AIM support and part time roles. We are hiring dedicated and experienced earl...

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New Childminders Information Pack
09 November, 2020

New Childminders Information Pack

This pack has been developed by the Regional Childminding Development Officers to support childminders operating in Ireland,  Download the pack here: A Guide to Becoming a childminder  Also available: Sample Policies and Procedures, Sample Record Keeping Forms, and Guidelines on Planning a childminding business in your home, email devworker@kccc.ie for support regarding these.  

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Launch of new National Childcare Scheme
11 March, 2019

Launch of new National Childcare Scheme

The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone, has today launched the new National Childcare Scheme. Speaking at the launch, with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, the Minister said: "The National Childcare Scheme is a landmark new Scheme for Ireland. It is the first ever statutory entitlement to financial support for childcare. Through this entitlement, the National Childcare Scheme aims to improve children's outcomes, support lifelong learning, reduce child p...

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Parent & Toddler Groups in Kildare
20 September, 2023

Parent & Toddler Groups in Kildare

Below is a list of Parent & Toddler groups that are currently running in County Kildare.   P&T group name Area Location of meeting Day and Time Athy CFRC P&T Group Athy Athy FRC, Woodstock st, Athy Thurs 10.30-12.30 + Buggy walking group Clane Toddler Group Clane Clane GAA Club Thurs, 9.30...

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Ukrainian language Parent's guide to Childcare in Ireland
25 April, 2022

Ukrainian language Parent's guide to Childcare in Ireland

The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth has supplied us with these helpful guides to Childcare in Ireland for parents arriving from Ukraine: A Parent's Guide to Childcare in Ireland (Ukrainian language) A Parent's Guide to Childcare in Ireland (Russian language) Helpful Information: Kildare County Council, Supports for Ukrainians in Kildare: https://kildarecoco.ie/SupportsforUkrainiansinKildare/

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Kildare Childcare Committee Strategic Development Plan 2023-2026
03 March, 2023

Kildare Childcare Committee Strategic Development Plan 2023-2026

Kildare County Childcare Committee are delighted to launch our Strategic Plan 2023-2026 at Killashee Hotel, Naas on Monday 6th March 2023. Speaking at the launch Julie McNamara, KCCC CEO outlined: "This Strategic plan will guide us collectively to continue to strive to ensure that early childhood is understood as a significant and distinct time in life that must be valued, nurtured and respected. Together we have a shared focus and goal of ensuring that children in Kildare and their f...

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New, parent's guide to Choosing a Childminder
28 February, 2022

New, parent's guide to Choosing a Childminder

A new guide for parents 'Choosing a Childminder' is now available,  Childminders offer a flexible service, tailored to each child, thereby helping parents and guardians to balance their work and family commitments. For many parents choosing the right type of early learning and childcare service is one of the most important decisions they will make, ensuring they select the right type of early learning and childcare that best suits their child and family’s needs. This has...

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