Leitrim County Childcare Committee

05/06/2026

***NCS*** Programme Readiness Checklist now available on the Hive under Resources.

05/06/2026

***ECCE**Programme Readiness Checklist available on the Hive under Resources.

04/06/2026

**Attention Parents**
Free Parent, Baby & Toddler Class with Bloom Baby Classes North West Ireland

This class will take place next Friday in Drumshanbo library at 11am for babies and toddlers 0-3 years and their caregivers.
Email nancy@leitrimchildcare to book in, spaces are limited.

Leitrim County Library

04/06/2026

The Leitrim CCC Small Summer Scheme grant closes tomorrow!

Community and voluntary groups providing summer camps in Leitrim, email [email protected] for an application form.

**Attention Community & Voluntary Groups**

Leitrim CCC are delighted to announce that applications are now open to the Leitrim CCC small summer scheme grant projects.

This grant is open to community and voluntary groups in Leitrim offering summer camps and projects.

For more information and an application form, please email [email protected]

Closing date is: Friday 5th June

02/06/2026

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

Leitrim County Council Libraries Ireland

28/05/2026

**Job Opportunity**

Roscommon County Childcare Committee are recruiting for a Childcare Development Officer (CDO) and a Support/Communications Development Officer

For more details, please visit: https://roscommonchildcare.ie/roscommon-county-childcare-committee-are-recruiting-for-a-childcare-development-officer-cdo-and-a-support-communications-development-officer/

Closing date June 5th

www.roscommonchildcare.ie

27/05/2026

Setting Fees for Childminders
This online workshop is designed specifically for private Childminders and focuses on setting realistic and sustainable fees.
Topics covered include:
• Understanding the real costs involved in running a childminding service.
• Calculating realistic and sustainable fees.
• Balancing affordability for families with business viability.
• Exploring financial sustainability for childminders.
• Opportunities for discussion and shared learning with other participants.
Workshop details:
• Delivered online in one 3-hour session.
• https://www.localenterprise.ie/sligo/training-events/online-bookings/setting-fees-for-childminders-sligo-county-childcare-so2634b.html

27/05/2026

‼Annual Early Years Sector Profile Survey Closing Soon‼

Please remember to complete the Survey before 3pm Tuesday 2nd June

26/05/2026

Thank you to all the Childminders who attended the Childminders Network Meeting last night.

This was a great opportunity to engage in peer-to-peer discussions and link in with Leitrim County Childcare Committee's Childminding Development Officer for business, practice & regulatory support.

If you are an existing, new or potential Childminder in Co.Leitrim contact [email protected] for local training, information & support.

National Action Plan for Childminding 2021-2028
Department of Children, Disability and Equality

25/05/2026

*Attention School Age Childcare Providers*

There will be a webinar on Positive Behaviour in School-Age Settings taking place on Wednesday 17th June at 7pm.

This webinar will cover learning outcomes related to creating engaging learning environments, developing routines and activities that promote positive behaviour, understanding the latest research and practical strategies for supporting behavior in school-aged childcare settings.

To book a spot, email [email protected]