Cork County Childcare Committee Ltd

29/05/2026

⚠🚦National Beep Beep Day 2026 🚦 - Date for your diary
This years National Beep Beep day will take place on Friday, 9 October, during Irish Road Safety Week.
In early September, the online ordering facility will be open through www.rsa.ie . It is important that childcare providers place their orders for RSA Beep Beep Day packs without delay to have them in time for National Beep Beep Day. Note, this online ordering facility will strictly not open until early September and no requests for campaign material will be accepted before that time.
Preschools can order high visibility vests this year as well as Simon and Friends booklets and posters all of which are invaluable when practising basic road safety skills with the children.
Should you have any queries or difficulties, please feel free to email [email protected]

29/05/2026

Pre- Registration Training:

Cork County Childcare Committee are delivering Pre-Registration Training to anyone who is interested in finding out more about childminding. This is mandatory training for childminders who wish to register with Tusla. This training will support understanding of the new childminding regulations and will provide guidance on what is required to register with Tusla. This is a FREE training course and takes approximately 7 hours to complete. There is no assessment and participants receive a certificate of completion. If you are interested in attending the Training, please copy/click on the link below to book your place:

https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=pnkTzywv7U2Oq08gitkqOgA0Yv0wA4VKoWSVAI0UystUOUJIUllIT0pHSFBFQ1JOMzFVVkVMNkY5Ni4u&route=shorturl

Contact Denise at [email protected] / 087 1044448 with any queries

29/05/2026

Are you thinking of changing your childcare arrangements for the Summer months?

For advice and support in the process, you can contact your local City/County Childcare Committee.

Details for your local CCC may be found here: https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-children-disability-and-equality/publications/city-and-county-childcare-committees/

29/05/2026

28/05/2026

Barnardos Big Toddle 👣🚶🚶‍♀️

The Barnardos Big Toddle is a fun and meaningful way for children to get active, work together and support other children across Ireland.

This half-mile sponsored walk is designed for crèches, preschools and families, encouraging young children to take part in something bigger than themselves while developing a sense of empathy, community and belonging.

Taking part can also support children’s learning through movement, collaboration and shared experiences, while raising vital funds to support vulnerable children in their early years.

Find out more or register here >
https://barnardos.ie/barnardosbigtoddle/?fbclid=IwY2xjawR5QK5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEerGTfYs-mBC_4ikJ-GpubqBOKH-onNea0N6-0TEOPasm33HWefFVP5PKQemE_aem_W6gx6zJoZk7jZMcStztEkw

Barnardos Big Toddle Big Toddle is all about fun, imagination and togetherness. Your support is changing lives and ensuring the children we work with can have the best possible start in life. Barnardos Big Toddle Big Toddle is all about fun, imagination and togetherness. Your support is changing liv...

27/05/2026

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 below
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2 June 2026, 6:30 pm
Session 2 Registration Link below
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3 June 2026, 10:30 am
Session 3 Registration Link below
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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.

27/05/2026

My Little Library 2026 is here!
If your child is starting primary school this September, visit your local library to pick up a free My Little Library book bag.

From today, children finishing pre‑school can:
✔️ Collect a free book bag
✔️ Join the library (membership is free)
✔️ Discover their local library and get ready for school

Bags are available all summer, in English and Irish, in libraries nationwide.

We can’t wait to welcome you and your little one!

26/05/2026

⏰ Time is running out!

Applications for the LINC Programme 2026/27 close today at 2pm.

This is the final opportunity for eligible settings to apply for the fully funded national award-winning LINC Programme.

🔗 Apply now: https://lincprogramme.ie/apply-now