Leading children’s advocacy and membership organisation, working with members for quality experiences.
Early Childhood is the leading national children’s advocacy and membership organisation. We work in partnership with Early Years, School Age Care and Childminding settings to ensure that every child is thriving and learning. We advocate for an effective and inclusive system which values, supports and invests in childhood, children and services. Our Vision
Our Vision is that every child is thriving
and learning in quality Early Years and School Age Care in centre-based and Childminding settings. Our Mission
Our Mission is to champion quality for children in Early Years, School Age Care and Childminding settings, through our work with our members and on the system. Our two ambitions are that by 2026:
• Early Childhood Ireland is the leading membership organisation in the sector and our members are leading the way in achieving quality practice in their child-centred settings.
• Early Childhood Ireland is the leading advocate for children in EY, SAC and Childminding in Ireland, has influenced policy and legislative development in this area, towards the quality system we have championed.
08/06/2026
👮Garda Vetting update: How to remain compliant
The Key points on re-vetting
This week we are revisiting the key points on re-vetting to clearly outline what’s required and how to remain compliant.
Since September 2023, Tusla regulations require that all staff carrying out relevant work must hold a vetting disclosure issued within the past three years.
🔍Policy in Focus: The importance of childminding in England and Wales
A new report The Magic of Childminding was recently published by Coram PACEY, a professional association and charity that supports high quality Early Years for children in England and Wales.
📢Are you an experienced Press Officer? Are you ready to help create positive change in children’s lives?
🎯Early Childhood Ireland is the leading national children’s advocacy and membership organisation.
🎯As a key member of the Policy, Advocacy and Campaigning team, the Press Officer will be instrumental in raising public awareness about the work of Early Childhood Ireland.
🎯The successful candidate will be a proven self-starter, highly collaborative, have excellent communication skills, and have a track record of implementing significant and impactful media plans at a national scale.
Ready for immediate installation, ideal for childcare settings, offices and home use.
Tusla require visibility strips to be added to glass windows and doors to prevent accidents and injury.
Using the non-slip gripper will support early years services to reduce risks and hazards for children and/or adults.
Regulation 23 Safeguarding health, safety and welfare of child requires early years services to have floor coverings which are non-slip.
🚸We need your help: Help to shape inclusive admissions practices across Early Years Education in Ireland
⭐Help to shape inclusive admissions practices across Early Years Education in Ireland.
⭐Your insights will help inform future guidance on admissions policies and practices that support children’s rights and inclusion across the sector.
⭐We are inviting participation from anyone involved in or familiar with admissions processes in centre-based Early Years and/or School Age Care settings, including service providers, managers, administrators, educators and practitioners.
*Some Compliance course have a small fee for verification requirements.
02/06/2026
📝We need your help please take part in our short study.📝
How do you make admissions decisions?
We have developed a survey that aims to better understand your experience, including the barriers and supports to transparent, equitable and inclusive admissions.
Your insights will help inform future guidance on admissions policies and practices that support children’s rights and inclusion across the sector.
✅The survey takes approximately 7 minutes
✅Responses are anonymous
👮Garda Vetting update: Understanding why Garda Vetting is not transferable
This week we explain, in simple and clear terms, why Garda Vetting is not transferable and why it must always be completed for each organisation and location.
