DUN LAOGHAIRE RATHDOWN COUNTY CHILDCARE COMMITTEE

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Childcare Committee is a charitable organisation dedicated to supporting early years services and families across the county and the wider Irish childcare sector. It acts as a central hub of information, guidance and advocacy for providers, parents and practitioners, helping them navigate the complex landscape of early learning, safeguarding and funding.

The Committee offers a comprehensive suite of resources, including practical guides on choosing childcare, setting up a service, child-safeguarding, qualifications and the AISTEAR/SÍOLTA practice framework. It also curates up-to-date news on national initiatives such as the National Childcare Scheme, the Access & Inclusion Model and the First 5 strategy, and provides specialised links for childminders, Ukrainian families and other community needs. By maintaining the Tusla Register of Early Years Services and disseminating policy updates, the Committee ensures that high-quality, inclusive early years provision remains accessible and well-informed.