National Childcare Scheme

An updated Version 2 of the ECCE Programme Rules and the CCSP Saver Programme Rules for the 2023/2024 programme year have now been published. The Irish translation will be available in due course.

Please note that Version 2 of the rules covers updates in relation to fee tables, parental statements and applicant declaration forms.  It also has an additional process in relation to “Critical Incidents”.

Please ensure to review this updated ruleset for ECCE/CCSP Saver Programme, as appropriate.  It is the responsibility of the approved provider to ensure they are aware of any new changes or updates to any policies, guidelines and/or programme governance protocols and to comply and implement any new policies, guidelines and or programme governance protocols.

Nationwide Vacant Capacity Survey

A nationwide vacant capacity survey is now taking place through the Childcare Committees. The survey is designed to gain valuable information on where there are