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Kildare County Childcare Committee Our mission: to promote quality and accessible childcare provision for all children from birth to 14 yrs in Co Kildare in partnership with all stakeholders

2026/27 Quality and Inclusive Plan (QIPP) template is now open The 2026/27 Quality and Inclusive Plan (QIPP) template ha...
23/10/2026

2026/27 Quality and Inclusive Plan (QIPP) template is now open

The 2026/27 Quality and Inclusive Plan (QIPP) template has just opened on the Core Funding Contractual Requirements Reporting System (www.cfcrrs.ie)

The deadline for submission of the 2026/27 QIPP is Friday 02 November 2026.

The 2026/27 QIPP Guidance Document and Technical Guidance Videos can be found here: https://earlyyearshive.ncs.gov.ie/how-to-guides/corefundingguides/core-funding-application-guide/

Should you require support getting started, if you experience technical difficulties, or at any stage of your Quality and Inclusive Practice Planning process please contact us.

👉 Parents, Providers and Educators, Please see 3 free ECEC science week public events for young children and parents org...
23/10/2026

👉 Parents, Providers and Educators,

Please see 3 free ECEC science week public events for young children and parents organised by SETU Carlow in November 26.

Events are free, Booking is essential and places are limited.
Please scan the QR code to book your place.

Maintaining your Service Profile and Core Funding application information for Core Funding Year 5 (26/27)Dear Service Pr...
22/10/2026

Maintaining your Service Profile and Core Funding application information for Core Funding Year 5 (26/27)

Dear Service Provider,

As we approach the October mid-term break, we want to remind Partner Services of the importance of reviewing and ensuring that their Service Profile and Core Funding application information, which is used to calculate Core Funding allocations for Core Funding Programme Year 5 (2026/2027), is accurate and up to date.


Please note in particular that if there are changes to the Operating Weeks at a room or service level, a Partner Service must submit an Application Change to reflect the reduction in weeks. Any change to the Operating Weeks per Year alters the level of operations which the Partner Service originally committed to delivering in their original approved Application Module. Therefore, the Change Effective Date associated with any change to the Operating Weeks per Year must be set as the date of submission of the original Core Funding Application Module.


Partner Services are reminded that the Agreement for the Provision of Core Funding Programme year 5(2026/2027) states that “All information about a Partner Service and its Service Profile together with the relevant information about their Core Funding Application on the Early Years Hive must be kept up to date throughout the Programme Year. Failure to update the information may result in their Core Funding allocation being placed on hold or terminated in the manner set out at Clause 7 and 8”.


As per the announcement posted on 19 October, a guidance document, https://earlyyearshive.ncs.gov.ie/downloads/download-corefunding/ created by the Department of Children, Disability and Equality’s (DCDE), is available on the Early Years Hive to support Partner Services.


This should be read and used alongside the Core Funding Partner Service Funding Agreement, Core Funding Programme Rules, and other guidance documents available on the Early Years Hive.


Your local City/County Childcare Committee (CCC) also remain available to assist you in completing your Core Funding application record.


If you require any further assistance or clarification on any of the above, please contact the Early Years Provider Centre (EYPC) by raising a Service Request.


Regards,

The Early Years Team

AIM Level 1: Final Reminder for services to submit AIM Level 1 applications for services with new and existing graduates...
22/10/2026

AIM Level 1: Final Reminder for services to submit AIM Level 1 applications for services with new and existing graduates of LINC

Dear Service Provider,

The backdating deadline for AIM level 1 applications is today.

All applicants are encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible.

Applications received by 5pm on Thursday 22 October 2026 will be awarded the additional capitation from the Inclusion Co-ordinator’s employment start date relevant to the 2026/2027 programme year.

Any applications after this date will not be backdated and funding will commence from the Monday following approval.

Please see ‘How to submit an AIM Level 1 application’ on the AIM Level 1 section of Help & Support on the Early Years Hive for guidance. Service providers must ensure that they have completed their ECCE programme readiness steps and activated the ECCE Funding Agreement.

If you require further assistance in relation to the AIM Level 1 application process, please raise a Service Request on the Hive using the following categories:

Programme: AIM Level 1
Request Type: Application
Request Type Detail: How To


Regards,
The Early Years Team

Storm Austen weather warning and submitting a Force MajeureDear Service Provider, The Department of Children, Disability...
22/10/2026

Storm Austen weather warning and submitting a Force Majeure

Dear Service Provider,

The Department of Children, Disability, and Equality's communication yesterday regarding Storm Austen is available here. It outlines the weather warnings and advisories that are currently in place across the country.

It also includes a link to the Department’s Be Winter Ready https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-defence/publications/schools-and-early-learning-and-childcare-services-severe-weather-be-winter-ready/ information page. This page provides important details for services on being prepared, keeping informed of weather updates and advisories and decision making on possible service closures.

Please be aware that an application for Force Majeure, including evidence of the requirement to close, must be submitted to Pobal in the event of a service closure within 5 working days.

You can find the application form here https://earlyyearshive.ncs.gov.ie/downloads/cross-programme-documents/ and it must be submitted by a Request on the Early Years Hive selecting the following dropdown options:

Request programme type: User Account Management
Request type: Force Majeure
Request type detail: Standard Force Majeure


Regards,
The Early Years Team

👉LAST CALL- There's still time to apply for the Administration Officer (Finance) and Communications & Information Offic...
22/10/2026

👉LAST CALL- There's still time to apply for the Administration Officer (Finance) and Communications & Information Officer positions.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE AT 5PM TODAY.

Email your completed application form to [email protected] by 5pm.

📣 We’re Hiring at Kildare County Childcare Committee!

We’re growing our team and are delighted to be recruiting for two exciting opportunities based in Clane, Co. Kildare.

If you’re passionate about making a positive difference and would like to join a supportive, inclusive and collaborative organisation, we’d love to hear from you 💙

1. Administrative Officer (Finance)

A finance-led role, working 35 hours per week on a fixed-term basis.

Location: Clane, Co. Kildare (office-based)

2. Communications & Information Officer

A communications-led role, working 17.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 9.30am–1.00pm.

📍 Location: Clane, Co. Kildare (office-based)

⏰ APPLICATION DEADLINE: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 5pm

Please note that late applications will not be considered.

To apply, please complete the relevant application form and email it to [email protected]. CVs will not be accepted.

View jobs description / download application forms here:
https://www.kccc.ie/News/ID/1751

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview on 6 November 2026, with a short on-site practical assessment taking place on the same day.

🌱 Why KCCC? Our work is guided by values that put children and communities at the heart of everything we do — Child Centred, Inclusive, Respectful, Collaborative, Accountable and Supportive.

We’re looking forward to welcoming new colleagues to the KCCC team.

If you know someone who might be a great fit, please share this post with them!

Find out more about KCCC and current opportunities: https://www.kccc.ie

Neurodiverse Friendly Star Songs by Sing Ireland, a creative workshop for children aged 2-6 years will be held on Wednes...
21/10/2026

Neurodiverse Friendly Star Songs by Sing Ireland, a creative workshop for children aged 2-6 years will be held on Wednesday the 28th of October between 3-4pm in Maynooth Community Library.

The creative workshop uses melodies and songs to invite young children into the world of sound, singing, and repetition.

Booking link: https://kildare.spydus.ie/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=27766867

Department of Children, Disability and Equality Communication 21 Oct 2026Storm Austen Weather Warnings & Advisories for...
21/10/2026

Department of Children, Disability and Equality Communication 21 Oct 2026

Storm Austen Weather Warnings & Advisories for Friday, 23 October

✨Dear Early Learning and Care and School-Age Childcare provider,

Following meetings of the National Emergency Co-ordination Group regarding Storm Austen, the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management has advised Storm Austen is forecast to bring intense rain on Friday, 23 October.

Below are the current Weather Warnings and Advisories which are in place:

Met Éireann Status Orange - Rain warning for Cork, Kerry, Waterford

Valid: 22:00 Thursday 22/10/2026 to 05:00 Friday 23/10/2026. Issued: 10:38 Wednesday 21/10/2026

Intense rain associated with Storm Austen.

Prepare for impacts:

Disruption and delays to public transport (rail, bus)
Flooding expected
Very difficult travelling conditions.


Met Éireann Status Orange - Rain warning for Dublin, Wexford, Wicklow

Valid: 02:00 Friday 23/10/2026 to 08:00 Friday 23/10/2026. Issued: 10:41 Wednesday 21/10/2026

Intense rain associated with Storm Austen.

Prepare for impacts:

Disruption and delays to public transport (rail, bus)
Flooding expected
Very difficult travelling conditions.
Met Éireann Status Yellow- Rain and Wind warning for Ireland

Valid: 19:00 Thursday 22/10/2026 to 10:00 Friday 23/10/26. Issued: 10:56 Tuesday 20/10/2026. Updated: 11:59 Wednesday 21/10/2026

Heavy rain associated with Storm Austen will spread eastwards across the country. Strong easterly winds will back northwesterly and strengthen further, especially in the south and southeast.

Be aware of potential impacts:

Difficult travelling conditions
Localised flooding possible
Outdoor events impacted
Debris, loose objects displaced
Some fallen trees, branches.
The Department would like to remind providers of the specific Be Winter Ready advisory information for ELC and SAC settings which is available at gov.ie - Schools and Early Learning and Childcare Services Severe Weather – Be Winter Ready. The information includes important details for services on being prepared, keeping informed of weather updates and advisories and decision making on possible service closures.


Kind regards,

Early Learning and Care and School-Age Childcare Division

👉Applications for the Administration Officer (Finance) and Communications & Information Officer, CLOSE TOMORROW AT 5PM. ...
21/10/2026

👉Applications for the Administration Officer (Finance) and Communications & Information Officer, CLOSE TOMORROW AT 5PM.

Don't forget to send to send your application form to [email protected].

📣 We’re Hiring at Kildare County Childcare Committee!

We’re growing our team and are delighted to be recruiting for two exciting opportunities based in Clane, Co. Kildare.

If you’re passionate about making a positive difference and would like to join a supportive, inclusive and collaborative organisation, we’d love to hear from you 💙

1. Administrative Officer (Finance)

A finance-led role, working 35 hours per week on a fixed-term basis.

Location: Clane, Co. Kildare (office-based)

2. Communications & Information Officer

A communications-led role, working 17.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 9.30am–1.00pm.

📍 Location: Clane, Co. Kildare (office-based)

⏰ APPLICATION DEADLINE: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 5pm

Please note that late applications will not be considered.

To apply, please complete the relevant application form and email it to [email protected]. CVs will not be accepted.

View jobs description / download application forms here:
https://www.kccc.ie/News/ID/1751

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview on 6 November 2026, with a short on-site practical assessment taking place on the same day.

🌱 Why KCCC? Our work is guided by values that put children and communities at the heart of everything we do — Child Centred, Inclusive, Respectful, Collaborative, Accountable and Supportive.

We’re looking forward to welcoming new colleagues to the KCCC team.

If you know someone who might be a great fit, please share this post with them!

Find out more about KCCC and current opportunities: https://www.kccc.ie

✨National Childminding Week✨Childminders, babies & toddlers. Join us tomorrow in Leixlip Library for a free fun music ...
21/10/2026

✨National Childminding Week✨
Childminders, babies & toddlers. Join us tomorrow in Leixlip Library for a free fun music session at 10.30am. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Visit https://www.letstalkchildminding.ie/ to see what other webinars are taking place this week!

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