📣 Minister Roderic O’Gorman TD has today published the list of successful applicants to the €9 million Building Blocks – Improvement Grant 2023. 📍 Full press release here; bit.ly/3P9Piqw #ImprovementGrant2023 #BuildingBlocks #EarlyLearningandChildcare

Is your ELC service in the area below.It might be wise to inform parents to check that all is well before traveling to the Creche Storm Debi: preschools in 19 counties affected by Red and Orange warnings to remain closed until 10am Monday independent.ie/weather/storm-…

Some crèches and preschool facilities in storm areas may have to remain closed today due to power outages. Parents should check for email and text message and social media updates or contact their service provider before traveling to centers.

Multisite ELC provider’s notification Registration required. events.teams.microsoft.com/event/7785dbe0…

This year marks the first year that Ireland is participating in the OECD Starting Strong Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS Starting Strong). Find more on TALIS Starting Strong here: bit.ly/TalisStartingS…

Did you get the OECD survey. See below message. This is yet another opportunity to have your voice heard and make a difference.

This year marks the first year that Ireland is participating in the OECD Starting Strong Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS Starting Strong).   Find more on TALIS Starting Strong and how to take part here: bit.ly/TalisStartingS…

ELC Providers note that the dead line for the service profile completion has been extended to 11 am on Friday 7th June. Please note it is mandatory for all services who are in core funding to complete it and there are penalties if you don’t do it. @dcediy

Don't forget to pick up your My Little Library Book bag at your local Library! librariesireland.ie/my-little-libr…… 📚🎒

With heavy falls of snow forecast for some areas review of the Be Winter Ready Guidelines would be advisable. @dcediy

Parents should check with their Creche or preschool service prior to traveling tomorrow. Many service for health and safety reasons have decided to delay opening times or to close depending on road conditions in their area. @dcediy

Many fullday childcare facilities opened today to allow essential workers attend for work and children attend ECCE They took practical approaches such as opening later. Parents Check before you travel again tomorrow. @dcediy Pobal Better Start

Providers please note Following yesterday’s communication on Storm Éowyn by DCEDIY please be advised that a Red warning is now in place for every county tomorrow Friday, 24 January.  All ELC centres should remain closed. Stay safe stay home.

STAY HOME STAY SAFE.

As the Dáil resumes Seas Suas would like to welcome Minister Norma Foley T.D to her new position as Minister in Children, Disability and Equality..We look forward to working in partnership with DCDE in the years ahead

The Department of Education Inspectorate Report (2021-2023) and Thematic Review is published. 👉gov.ie/en/campaigns/9…

Early Childhood Education and Care provision is making a difference in the lives of children across the country. Congratulations to the many providers and their amazing teams of educators who make this possible each and every day.

ELC Providers Happy Valentine’s Day. Today Friday 14th is closing day for your Review and Confirm returns to be made on the Hive.

Seas Suas is inviting childcare providers to join their membership. For further information Email [email protected]