SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY CHILDCARE COMMITTEE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

South Dublin County Childcare Committee Company Limited By Guarantee is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting families and early-years providers across South Dublin. By offering a single, easy-to-navigate hub of information, the Committee helps parents find quality childcare services and guides them through the eligibility process for schemes such as the National Childcare Scheme and the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) programme.

For practitioners, the Committee supplies a wealth of resources-including guidance on qualifications, regulatory requirements, and safeguarding best practice-while also delivering specialist support for childminders, from start-up advice to ongoing development. Its portfolio of programmes, such as the Access & Inclusion Model (AIM), First 5, and the curriculum frameworks Aistear and Siolta, reflects a commitment to inclusive, high-quality early learning for all children, including those with disabilities.

Through regular news updates, funding announcements and practical tools, South Dublin County Childcare Committee empowers both families and childcare professionals to navigate the early-years landscape with confidence, ensuring that every child in the county has a strong start in life.