Kildare County Childcare Committee

31/01/2026

“Help! I’m scared to go out” – how social anxiety affects us, tell-tale signs in young people & what can we do about it

Thursday 12th February 6.30pm - 7.30pm Kildare Town Library (in Kildare Town Shopping Centre - R51 P403)
Presented by Helen Vaughan, Psychotherapist

Book your free place here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/letstalkaboutparenting/1997624

30/01/2026

Are you currently childminding or are thinking of becoming a childminder in Kildare. Join our Childminding Development Officer online for a questions & answers session

Book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1980548009411?aff=oddtdtcreator

30/01/2026

**Attention Parent & Toddler Groups**

To get further information and an application form contact Brenda on the details below:

Email: brenda.jordan@kccc.ie
Phone: 045 861307

30/01/2026

📢 SERVICE PROVIDERS📢
The Service Provider Year 3 (2024/2025) FAQ is now available on the Core Funding Documents page of the Early Years Hive.
If you have any queries, please contact the Department on support@cfcrrs.ie

30/01/2026

**ATTENTION SERVICE PROVIDERS**

The February Review and Confirm window will open from 1 February to 14 February 2026.

This process enables Core Funding payments to continue by facilitating Partner Services to review their most recent application information

📢Check your announcements section on the hive for more details📢

29/01/2026

✨ Calling all childminders and potential childminders in Athy and surrounding areas✨

29/01/2026

**Parents**

Please see the next workshop available in Athy- Managing challenging behaviour

Contact Selena/Jayne on 087 3602590/085 8059466 for more details

29/01/2026

Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley - TD has today welcomed the upsurge in youth participation with over 4,000 young people involved in Government decision making.

The significant acceleration in youth engagement across Government is highlighted in the first implementation report of Participation of Children and Young People in Decision making: Action Plan 2024–2028.

The first year of delivery saw well over 4,000 children and young people contribute directly to national policy development across multiple sectors.

Read the full press release here: https://brnw.ch/21wZuu0

29/01/2026

Are you looking to upskill this year? KCCC offers a range of CPD options.
Have a look at our calendar of events to find out more:

https://www.kccc.ie/Training

29/01/2026

Dear Service Providers, please see the latest EY bi-weekly snapshot here:
https://www.canva.com/design/DAG_zFVCzSU/jdeXMp8i7l7JJwDxbhOkRA/view?utm_content=DAG_zFVCzSU&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h99e882b504

28/01/2026

📢 SERVICE PROVIDERS📢

The Service Provider Year 3 (2024/2025) FAQ is now available on the Core Funding Documents page of the Early Years Hive.
If you have any queries, please contact the Department on support@cfcrrs.ie

28/01/2026

🛎️ Attention parents/guardians!
🚀Are you looking for available childcare places in Kildare? 🧸
🔎Browse regularly updated listings and contact providers directly here: https://www.kccc.ie/News/ID/1736
Service Providers who wish to list their availability, please fill out this form:
https://forms.gle/LGiWBip7dLDbQ23z7

Are you looking for available childcare places in Kildare? Browse regularly updated listings and contact providers directly. If you are having difficulty finding a place, KCCC is here to help. Service Providers who wish to list their availability, please fill out this FORM.   All Stars Mon