Wicklow County Childcare News

Building Blocks – Extension Grant Scheme closing date 27th January, 2025

Building Blocks – Extension Grant Scheme closing date 27th January,…

The application window will close at 12 noon on Monday 27 January 2025. There will be no extensions to this date. …

AIM Plus and AIM Non-term reviews submitted by 24 January 2025 eligible for backdated funding

AIM Plus and AIM Non-term reviews submitted by 24 January…

Please see the below updates in relation to AIM Plus and Non-term applications. Reviews backdating cut-offReview functionality for AIM Plus…

Important changes to the Garda Vetting procedure for the Early Learning and Care (ELC) and School Aged Childcare (SAC) sector 

Important changes to the Garda Vetting procedure for the Early…

The new Garda Vetting system has been designed to strengthen and streamline compliance processes to improve efficiencies for everyone. The…

WCCC weekly Bulletin 17th January, 2025

WCCC weekly Bulletin 17th January, 2025

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Building Blocks Extension Grant Scheme reminder

Building Blocks Extension Grant Scheme reminder

The Building Blocks – Extension Grant Scheme applications opened on 12 December 2024. We would like to remind applicants that…

Updated Financial Management Tool now available on the Early Years Hive

Updated Financial Management Tool now available on the Early Years…

An updated version of the Financial Management Tool (FMT) for 2024/25 is now available on the Early Years Hive here. The…

The National Childcare Scheme

The National Childcare Scheme provides subsidies to help parents meet the cost of quality Early Learning and Care and School Age Childcare.

Access & Inclusion Model

The Access and Inclusion Model (AIM) is a model of supports designed to ensure that children with disabilities can access the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Programme.

First 5

A whole-of-Government strategy to improve the lives of babies, young children and their families. The First 5 website contains lots of useful resources for both practitioners and parents.