National Childcare Scheme (NCS) 2025 funding agreement: Important updates and…
The new National Childcare Scheme (NCS) programme year opens on 18 August 2025. You will need to activate the NCS…
Wicklow County Childcare News
Guidance for additional questions on AIM Level Plus and Non-term…
Please note, additional information is now required when submitting an AIM Level 7 Plus and/or Non-term application for the 2025/2026…
Important information relating to Garda Vetting for all ELC/SAC services
Garda Vetting is a legal requirement for all people working with children and vulnerable adults, under the National Vetting Bureau…
ECCE 2025/2026 registrations open
Registrations for the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) scheme 2025/2026 are now open on the Early Years Hive. The…
AIM Level 1 application process 2025/2026 for existing graduates opens…
AIM Level 1 applications for existing graduates will open on the Early Years Hive on Tuesday, 22 July 2025. The AIM Level…
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.
