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The ECCE Scheme Free Preschool year is the government's initiative to offer each child in Ireland one year free attendance to a sessional class or one year subsidized childcare in the situation that a child is already in full time care.

Childcare.ie have developed this quick calculator to help parents find out which year their child is entitled to.

With places in demand, and allocated largely on a first come first serve basis, you will also be able to use this calculator to submit one request to be delivered to the providers offering places in your area. They will then be able to contact you directly with further information as to availability.

For more information on the ECCE Scheme click here.

Keeping Kids Safe At Halloween

Halloween can be dangerous - but not necessarily for the reasons people think. Many parents worry about poison or razor blades tucked away into sweets. However, studies have failed to establish this as a hazard. Concerned parents may be overlooking the spooky night's real dangers. READ FULL ARTICLE

Every Child Counts

A child’s early learning will allow that child to build on his/her learning in the later years. Research has shown that the earlier this process is begun, the greater the opportunity for the child to be more successful in school at a later stage. READ FULL ARTICLE

Behaviour Strategies

Behaviour is the interaction of the child with his or her environment. Behaviour is requesting a drink of milk, picking your nose, running across the street without looking, or throwing furniture. READ FULL ARTICLE

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