Longford Childcare Committee

02/09/2026

Why your voice matters

01/09/2026

01/09/2026

The future of childminding

31/08/2026

Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley - TD, welcomes important improvements to the National Childcare Scheme, with increased subsidies set to support up to 47,000 children and help reduce childcare costs for families.

Read our full press release here; https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-children-disability-and-equality/press-releases/minister-foley-announces-increased-childcare-subsidies-for-47000-children-today/

29/08/2026

Would you like more information on becoming a Childminder? Or are you currently Childminding from your own home?
Pre-Registration Training will 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.
Contact Clare Snediker on 0433342505 or email [email protected]

29/08/2026

🍿Get the popcorn ready!

Shaping the Future airs today at 12pm on Virgin Media Television.

Join us as we celebrate Ireland's national pre-school programme and the children, families and early years educators whose stories are at the heart of this special documentary.

📅 Today
⏰ 12.00pm
📺 Virgin Media Television

29/08/2026

The Shaping the Future documentary will showcase pre-school settings across Ireland. Viewers will see the positive impact the ECCE experience has on children’s development, confidence, friendships, and readiness for school.

Discover the wonderful story of Ireland’s State funded Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) programme.

Department of Children, Disability and Equality