Dublin City Childcare Committee

ATTENTION CHILDMINDERS:
The Childminding Pre-Registration Training is a mandatory course for anyone who intends to register with Tusla as a Childminding service.

A childminding service involves an individual taking care, by themself, of children under the age of 15 years, for payment, in the childminder’s home.
A childminder is self-employed and provides a paid childcare service for a minimum of 2 hours a day in their own home.
DCCC are offering a training opportunity designed specifically for childminders to further your skills and provide you with a focused approach to help you navigate the Tulsa registration application process.
Click the link to book:

Pre Registration Training for Childminders Session 1,2&3. The Childminding Pre-Registration Training is a mandatory course for anyone who intends to register with Tusla as a Childminding service.

🌈👶 Early Years Hive Snapshot 👶🌈
📅 Week of 15th June 2026

Dear Provider,

We are writing to you today to inform you of developments to the upcoming Programme Year 5 of Core Funding (1 September 2026 – 31 August 2027).

We are also sharing the Core Funding Agreement for the 2026/2027 year, which is available on the Hive. Applications for Core Funding 2026/2027 are now open.

Please see the links below to the Core Funding Agreement for Year 5 (2026/2027) and an Overview of the Changes to Core Funding Year 5.

Regards,
Early Learning and Care and School-Age Childcare Division

Dear Service Provider,

The application process for the Core Funding 2026/2027 programme year will open at 12pm today.

You can submit an original Core Funding Application Module for the 2026/2027 Core Funding programme year by navigating to the Core Funding Application page under the Programme menu.

Partner Services contracted into the 2025/2026 Core Funding programme year, who have completed the May Review and Confirm process and their Review and Confirm record is at an ‘Approved’ status, will have the option to auto-populate their original Core Funding Application Module for the 2026/2027 Core Funding programme year using the information from the most recently ‘Approved’ 2025/2026 Core Funding application record.

Where a Partner Service has a retrospective Update Due Dates(s) for the 2025/2026 Core Funding programme year, these must be actioned prior to starting the submission of their original Core Funding Application Module for 2026/2027 programme year.

Once you have submitted your original Core Funding Application Module, you will have a 21-day window to accept the Core Funding Partner Service Funding Agreement 2026/2027 which will become available in the All Programme Applications section under the Programmes menu.

If your service requires support, additional resources are available under the Help and Support section on the Early Years Hive. Your local City/County Childcare Committee (CCC) are also available for guidance to assist you in completing your Core Funding Application Module.

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

🚨 Critical Incidents in ELC & SAC: Planning & Responding
🗓️ Thursday, 4 June
⏰ 5:30 PM – 6:30
💻 Online Event

🧠 What This Session Covers
Understanding critical incidents ⚠️

Regulatory + legal responsibilities 📜

How to plan before emergencies 🧩

How to respond professionally 🎯

Perfect for ELC, SAC, and registered childminding services who want to stay prepared and compliant.

📝 Booking Criteria
Open to all ELC/SAC educators & childminders 🌍

Priority for Dublin City educators 📍

First come, first served ⏳

Eventbrite Link: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/critical-incidents-in-elc-and-sac-services-planning-and-responding-tickets-1988072968767?aff=oddtdtcreator

🌟 Parents Information Session: The Access & Inclusion Model (AIM)

🗓️ Wednesday, June 3
⏰ 6 PM – 8 PM
💻 Online Event

🧩 What’s This Session About?

Dublin City Childcare Committee (DCCC) and Better Start are hosting a fast, friendly intro to the Access & Inclusion Model (AIM) — designed to support children participating in the ECCE Programme.

🎯 What is AIM ❓

Universal supports & targeted supports available under AIM 🎒

How to apply for AIM supports 📝

Frequently asked questions ❔

Helpful resources 📚

🧾 Booking Criteria
First come, first served ⏳

Programme Readiness 2026 Training 🎉

Dear Service Provider,

You are invited to attend Programme Readiness 2026 Training. The training sessions will be held on 2 and 3 June 2026.

Sessions will last for approximately 1 hour.
Session content will include Programme Readiness details for:
- Fee Table
- Parent Statement
- Core Funding
- National Childcare Scheme (NCS)
- Early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE)
- Access & Inclusion Model (AIM) Levels 1, 4, 5 & 7
*Please note: Each session will cover the same training content.
Microsoft Teams Registration Links:

2 June 2026, 2:30 pm
Session 1 Registration Link:
https://events.teams.microsoft.com/.../33ca5ea3-1b1d-4c38...

2 June 2026, 6:30 pm
Session 2 Registration Link
https://events.teams.microsoft.com/.../fe69645d-b172-486a...

3 June 2026, 10:30 am
Session 3 Registration Link
https://events.teams.microsoft.com/.../fddd6885-5cf7-49d9...

A recording of one of the webinars will be made available on the Early Years Hive along with the PowerPoint slides once the training has been completed.

We kindly ask that questions asked on the day are kept to the topic of Programme Readiness.

Regards,

The Early Years Team

🎒 Starting Big School: Parent Workshop with Dr Mary O'Kane
📅 Thu 11 June 2026
⏰ 6–8 PM
💻 Zoom

🌟 What It’s About
Your child starts Big School in September — new friends, new routines, a whole new chapter! 🌈
Dr Mary O’Kane shares practical, parent‑friendly tips to help your child feel confident, ready, and excited for Junior Infants 💛

🧠 You’ll Learn About
Key skills for starting school 🎒

How to support your child over summer ☀️

Building confidence & independence 💪

Making the transition smooth 🌟

👥 Who It’s For
Parents in the Dublin City Childcare Committee area with children starting primary school.

📌 Booking Info
Priority for parents in the DCCC catchment

Bookings may be cancelled if criteria aren’t met

Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-transition-from-preschool-to-primary-school-for-parents-tickets-1987301115132?aff=oddtdtcreator

🎉 Online Workshop: Transition to Primary School withDr Mary O'Kane
📅 Tuesday 9 June 2026
⏰ 6–8 PM
💻 Live on Zoom

🌟 What’s This About?
A practical, interactive workshop helping educators support children moving from preschool to primary school — one of the biggest milestones in early childhood 🚀

🧠 What You’ll Learn
Reflect on transitions 🔄

Key skills children need 🎒

Essential developmental areas 🌱

How to set up play spaces 🧩

Working with primary schools 🏫

Supporting & communicating with parents 💬

Managing adult language & emotions ❤️

Recommended resources 📚

Minimal paperwork, maximum practice ✏️

Open discussion + Q&A 💭

👥 Who Should Attend?
Early Childhood Educators working with children preparing for primary school.

📌 Important Notes
Interactive session — participation encouraged 🙌

Priority for services in the Dublin City Childcare Committee area

Max 2 attendees per service

First‑come, first‑served 🏃‍♀️💨

Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/managing-transitions-within-ecce-settings-with-dr-mary-okane-tickets-1987300889457?aff=oddtdtcreator

ATTENTION CHILDMINDERS:
Come along to our Network session online.
Click Eventbrite link for details

Chatty Childminders Network: Online Thursday May 21st 7-8p.m Join us for Chatty Childminders Network evening online & a live demo: See what a TUSLA registration application looks Wed-March25th