Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Childcare

*Hive Notice**
2026/2027 ECCE Calendar

Dear Service Provider,

We would like to advise service providers of a change to the 2026/2027 ECCE Calendar to give greater flexibility to ELC providers to facilitate their obligations under the terms of their ECCE funding agreements i.e. to provide 38 payable weeks/182 days over the 2026/2027 programme year.

The following updates to the minimum payable weeks in Term 1 and Term 3 have been made:

Term 1: will now require 15 minimum payable weeks (previously 16)
Term 3: will now require 8 minimum payable weeks (previously 9)
For further information on ECCE Calendar rules, and guidance on how to submit your calendar please, click here.

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If you require any support contact 012896600 [email protected]

**Attention Providers**

Please see link below to access our weekly news bulletin.
https://mailchi.mp/1e1b6a5de406/dlrccc-weekly-updates-updates-15th-to-19th-of-june

Subscribe here: https://dlrchildcare.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=4ce05b2987975991e8786c1aa&id=e856ba8cba

To have your say please see below

Have Your Say on Childminding

Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley - TD, has today launched “Let’s Talk Childminding”, a public consultation on Ireland’s new childminding regulations.

The consultation will help review regulations introduced in September 2024, which allow childminders to register with Tusla and join the National Childcare Scheme, giving families access to financial supports.

A transition period is in place until September 2027, after which registration will become mandatory.

Read the full press release here; https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-children-disability-and-equality/press-releases/minister-foley-launches-public-consultation-on-review-of-childminding-regulations/

The Childminding pre-registration training is a mandatory course for anyone who intends to register with Tusla for a childminding service.

The aim of the training programme is to help you:
• Understand the new childminding regulations.
• Apply the regulations to your childminding practice.
• Understand the Tusla registration process for childminders.
• Understand the documentation required to register with Tusla.
• Access supports and resources.

It will also provide an opportunity to meet with other childminders both new and existing which will offer you great peer-to-peer support.

Once you have completed the training you will be issued with a certificate of attendance and there is absolutely no obligation on anyone who completes the training to register with Tusla.

For more information contact your local city/county childcare committee:
https://www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/4153b-city-and-county-childcare-committees/

**Childminders**

Please see below the May newsletter for childminders in the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown area. If there is anything that you would like more information on please contact [email protected]

For more information on upcoming events please click this link. https://www.eventbrite.ie/o/dun-laoghaire-rathdown-county-childcare-committee-14275819081

The Childminding pre-registration training is a mandatory course for anyone who intends to register with Tusla for a childminding service.
The aim of the training programme is to help you:
• Understand the new childminding regulations.
• Apply the regulations to your childminding practice.
• Understand the Tusla registration process for childminders.
• Understand the documentation required to register with Tusla.
• Access supports and resources.
It will also provide an opportunity to meet with other childminders both new and existing which will offer you great peer-to-peer support.
Once you have completed the training you will be issued with a certificate of attendance and there is absolutely no obligation on anyone who completes the training to register with Tusla

For childminders living in Dun Laoghaire Rathdown & South Dublin areas

Saturday 3rd October, 9.30am-4.30pm, Talbot Hotel, Stillorgan
Please scan the QR code or click the link to book https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1991054688170?aff=oddtdtcreator

*Reminder Core Funding Quality And Inclusive Practice Plan (QIPP)*

Due for completion by the 31st July

Quality and Inclusive Practice Plan (QIPP)

Guidance for completing the Core Funding Quality and Inclusive Practice Plan 2025-26: https://earlyyearshive.ncs.gov.ie/downloads/download-corefunding/

Complete it here: https://www.cfcrrs.ie/

🎉 My Little Library continues in your local library!

Every child aged 4, 5 and 6 can pick up a FREE book bag at your local public library – packed with books, a library card and resources to help them get ready for school.

Just walk in during opening hours. No appointment. No charge. Just brilliant books.



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