First 5 Ireland

The official account of First 5, a whole-of-government strategy for babies, young children and their families, led by @deptcde

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Survey Now Live – National CPD Mapping Exercise

The Department of Children, Disability and Equality (DCDE) invites practising professionals from the Early Learning and Care (ELC), School Age Childcare (SAC) and Childminding sectors to take part in a national CPD mapping exercise

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An raibh a fhios agat? Is féidir leat éileamh a dhéanamh ar uaireanta breise de chuid den #ScéimNáisiúntaCúraimLeanaí (SNCL) le linn laethanta saoire an tsamhraidh?

Tabhair cuairt ar https://t.co/LlBKHFUaFa inniu le haghaidh tuilleadh eolais a fháil!

#NationalChildcareScheme

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Did you know? You can claim additional hours of National Childcare Scheme (NCS) subsidy during the summer holidays?

Visit https://t.co/LlBKHFUIuI today for more details!

#NCS #NationalChildcareScheme #ScéimeNáisiúntaCúraimLeanaí #First5Ireland #Childcare

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Did you know that in 2023/24, 77.1% of Traveller Junior Infants were coming from ECCE?

Find out more in the Statistical Spotlight #17: Travellers in Ireland Report here: https://t.co/aWDJxQeUUN.

You can also view the data sheet here: https://t.co/q0kQowGX4i

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Are you thinking of changing your childcare arrangements for the Summer months?

For advice and support in the process, you can contact your local City/County Childcare Committee.

Details for your local CCC may be found here: https://t.co/UmYg939JaN

[Department of Education and Youth @Education_Ire]

Minister for Education and Youth Hildegarde Naughton has today announced the expansion of the Summer Holiday Meals Pilot Programme for 2026, building on the success of last year’s initiative to support young people during the school summer holidays.

https://t.co/4sAavPnw6f

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Getting ready for pre-school can be overwhelming for any child and parent, especially if it will be your child's first year. We have the perfect resources on our Let's Get Ready website for you and your family!

Learn more about starting pre-school at:

https://t.co/ZViAEto47n

[Department of Children, Disability and Equality @DeptCDE]

Yesterday, the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, @NormaFoleyTD1 announced the appointment by the Government of Dr. Aisling Parkes as Special Rapporteur on Child Protection for a two-year term until 19 May 2028.

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Taraíonn rud éigin draíochtúil uair a léann tú leabhar maith! Tá Mo Mhála Leabharlainne Beag ar fáil anois i nGaeilge agus i mBéarla ag do Léabharlann áitiúil!  

#MyLittleLibraryBag #First5Ireland #LibrariesIreland #CéadMíleFáilte #NaChéad5 #MoMhálaLeabharlainneBeag

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Positive engagement and discussion with @DeptCDE @NormaFoleyTD1 Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, TD and the Early Learning and Childcare Provider Consultative Forum meeting yesterday.

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Something magical can happen when you read a good book! My Little Library Book Bag is now available in Irish and English at your local Library!

#MyLittleLibraryBag #First5Ireland #LibrariesIreland #CéadMíleFáilte #NaChéad5 #MoMhálaLeabharlainneBeag

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#NCS #NationalChildcareScheme
#ScéimeNáisiúntaCúraimLeanaí #First5Ireland
#Childcare

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The quickest and easiest way to make a
National Childcare Scheme (NCS) application is online
on our website, https://t.co/AUy9jLn9Qz.

If you’re applying for a Universal award, you could even
receive your CHICK on the same day!

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You can also view the data sheet here: https://t.co/q0kQowGpeK

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Did you know that 11.3% of Irish Travellers were under the age of 5 in 2022, compared to 5.7% of the general population?

Find out more in the Statistical Spotlight #17: Travellers in Ireland Report here: https://t.co/aWDJxQen5f

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#MyLittleLibraryBag #First5Ireland #LibrariesIreland #CéadMíleFáilte #NaChéad5 #MoMhálaLeabharlainneBeag

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An bhfuil do leanbh ag dul ón réamhscoil go dtí an bhunscoil? Ná déanaigí dearmad Mo Mhála Leabharlainne Beag a phiocadh suas ó do leabharlann áitiúil inniu!

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Visit https://t.co/AUy9jLn9Qz for more information, including details on how to apply

#NCS #NationalChildcareScheme #ScéimeNáisiúntaCúraimLeanaí #First5Ireland #Childcare

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Looking to cut the cost of your early learning and childcare? The National Childcare Scheme (NCS) is here to help!

Eligible parents of children under 15 could benefit from up to 45 weekly hours of subsidised childcare.

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Féach ar https://t.co/Mv5kFS2DfU le haghaidh tuilleadh eolais, lena n-áirítear conas iarratas a dhéanamh.

#NCS #NationalChildcareScheme #ScéimeNáisiúntaCúraimLeanaí #First5Ireland #Childcare

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Ar mhaith leat do chostais chúram leanaí a laghdú? Tá an Scéim Náisiúnta Cúraim Leanaí (SNCL) anseo chun cabhrú leat!

D’fhéadfadh tuismitheoirí incháilithe leanaí faoi bhun 15 bliana d’aois leas a bhaint as suas le 45 uair in aghaidh na seachtaine de chúram leanaí fóirdheonaithe