Wicklow County Childcare

Wicklow County Childcare Supporting childcare providers, childminders and parents in the Wicklow area. Wicklow.

WCCC was formed in 2001 and is funded by the Department of Children, Disability and Equality (DCDE) to improve the quality of childcare in Co. To advance and support the provision of childcare facilities on a local level, City and County Childcare Committees (CCCs) were established in 2001. Funded by the DCEDIY, 30 of these organisations operate across Ireland and over the last 15 years have been at the centre of all state developments and initiatives aimed at supporting the early years sector. In addition to supporting the administration of all Government funding programmes for childcare, City and County Childcare Committees act as the local ‘one stop shop’ for early childhood services, childminders and parents looking for support with quality development, HR, governance, financial sustainability and continuing professional development. Collectively, City and County Childcare Committees have a national reach into all 4,300 early childhood services across Ireland.

Más féidir linn é a chur ar fáil i gceart do leanaí ón tús, is féidir linn é a chur ar fáil i gceart don tsochaí. Cabhra...
09/04/2026

Más féidir linn é a chur ar fáil i gceart do leanaí ón tús, is féidir linn é a chur ar fáil i gceart don tsochaí. Cabhraigh le todhchaí fhoghlaim agus chúram na luath-óige agus cúraim leanaí in aois scoile in Éirinn a mhúnlú.

Glac páirt i gcomhairliúchán áitiúil i mí Aibreáin i mbliana – cliceáil ar an nasc: gov.ie/LetsTalkEarlyYears

If we can get it right for children from the start, we can get it right for society. Help shape the future of early lear...
09/04/2026

If we can get it right for children from the start, we can get it right for society. Help shape the future of early learning and care and school-age childcare in Ireland. Join a local consultation this April — Click the link to register: gov.ie/LetsTalkEarlyYears

09/04/2026

Ballymore Eustace Community Playgroup
Job Vacancy - Early Years Practitioner

We’re a community based playgroup with deep local roots, putting arts, crafts and creativity at the centre - delivering a standard of care and education that sets us apart.

Hours: 30+ hours per week (May & June 11am - 6pm) slight change from Sept 2026
Pay: ERO standard with mid-terms paid during School term only
Setting: Early Years / Afterschool
Start date: May 2026

Key Responsibilities:
• Covering staff lunches
• Supporting the day to day running of the setting
• Assisting within the classroom environment
• Afterschool collection
• Preparing snacks and assisting during lunch time
• Covering educators when absent due to sickness or holidays
• Work collaboratively with the existing team to maintain high quality care and education

Requirements:
• Minimum QQI Level 5 (or equivalent) in Early Childhood Education & Care
• A passion for working with children
• Reliability and flexibility are essential
What we offer:
• Join a welcoming and supportive team
• Varies opportunity to gain across different age groups
• Gain valuable experience in a well-established playschool in a child centred environment

To apply please email bmecplaygroup@gmail.com

High-quality early learning and care doesn’t just help children thrive — it gives parents the support they need to balan...
07/04/2026

High-quality early learning and care doesn’t just help children thrive — it gives parents the support they need to balance work, family and being active in their community.
Your voice can help shape future early learning and care and school-age childcare policy.
Click the link and register for your local consultation event: gov.ie/LetsTalkEarlyYears

High-quality early learning and care doesn’t just help children thrive — it gives parents the support they need to balance work, family and being active in their community.

Your voice can help shape future early learning and care and school-age childcare policy.

Click the link and register for your local consultation event: gov.ie/LetsTalkEarlyYears

Ní hamháin go gcabhraíonn foghlaim agus cúram na luath-óige ardchaighdeáin le leanaí an rath a bhaint amach — tugann sia...
03/04/2026

Ní hamháin go gcabhraíonn foghlaim agus cúram na luath-óige ardchaighdeáin le leanaí an rath a bhaint amach — tugann siad an tacaíocht do thuismitheoirí a theastaíonn uathu chun cothromaíocht a bhaint amach idir obair, an teaghlach agus a bheith gníomhach ina bpobal.

Is féidir le do thuairim cabhrú le beartas fhoghlaim agus chúram na luath-óige agus cúraim leanaí in aois scoile a mhúnlú.

Cliceail ar an nasc agus cláraigh do d’imeacht comhairliúcháin áitiúil: gov.ie/LetsTalkEarlyYears

High-quality early learning and care doesn’t just help children thrive — it gives parents the support they need to balan...
03/04/2026

High-quality early learning and care doesn’t just help children thrive — it gives parents the support they need to balance work, family and being active in their community.

Your voice can help shape future early learning and care and school-age childcare policy.

Click the link and register for your local consultation event: gov.ie/LetsTalkEarlyYears

31/03/2026

🌟 Early Learning and Care & School Age Childcare services! 🌟

From 31 March – 7 May, Minister Norma Foley invites you to join Children’s Creative Spaces centred around the theme “Where I learn and play” 🎨

Contact your local Childcare Committee for details. ✨

27/03/2026
Applications for the academic year 2026/2027 opened on 10th March 2026 will close on 1st May 2026 at 5 pm.The Nurturing ...
27/03/2026

Applications for the academic year 2026/2027 opened on 10th March 2026 will close on 1st May 2026 at 5 pm.

The Nurturing Skills Learner Fund (NSLF) is co-funded by the European Union through the European Social Fund+ and by the Government Ireland through the Employment, Inclusion, Skills and Training programme (EIST) 2021-27.

NSLF aims to assist early year’s educators to pursue early learning and care (ELC) qualifications at level 7 and level 8 that have been approved by the Qualifications Advisory Board (QAB) while continuing to work in the sector.

How to Apply

Applications are submitted via the NSLF student portal.

You can obtain a link to register on the NSLF student portal by sending a request to NSLF@pobal.ie.

If you have any questions, please contact the NSLF team at NSLF@Pobal.ie

Address

Suite 5, Block 6, Broomhall Business Park
Rathnew
A67AH39

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+35340464455

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WCCC was formed in 2001 and is funded by the Department of Children and Youth Affairs (DCYA) to improve the quality of childcare in Co. Wicklow. To advance and support the provision of childcare facilities on a local level, City and County Childcare Committees (CCCs) were established in 2001. Funded by the DCYA, 30 of these organisations operate across Ireland and over the last 15 years have been at the centre of all state developments and initiatives aimed at supporting the early years sector. In addition to supporting the administration of all Government funding programmes for childcare, City and County Childcare Committees act as the local ‘one stop shop’ for early childhood services, childminders and parents looking for support with quality development, HR, governance, financial sustainability and continuing professional development. Collectively, City and County Childcare Committees have a national reach into all 4,300 early childhood services across Ireland.