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Our goal is to develop, support and enhance a wide range of high quality, integrated, accessible and affordable early learning and care (ELC), school age childcare (SAC) and childminding services responsive to the rights and needs of children, their parents/guardians and of communities in Waterford.

Training and Events

Childcare Place Vacancies

Preschool

Preschool

Preschool

Jobs Notice Board

Orla

Waterford County

To care for 1 child aged 1 Year old for 3 full days any day from Monday - Thursday

Praise

Waterford City

To care for 1 child aged 2 Years and 5 Months

Ferryfun Childcare and Afterschool Centre

Hillsfield Community Building, Belmont Road, Ferrybank, Waterford X91 X9YY

Part-time Role - Relief Early Years Educator required

QQI Level 5 or equivalent (e.g., NCVA, FETAC)

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📢 Save the date - On June 18th from 2-3pm We will launch the New Edition of the Parents Plus Early Years Programme 📢

The new programme materials have been updated to adopt a neurodiversity-affirming approach and to address the needs of Autistic, ADHD and neurodivergent children whether they have a formal diagnosis or not.

This online event is free to attend with all welcome to learn more about the updates.

New content includes

➡️‘Managing big emotions’ and co-regulation with children.
➡️Parent self-care and self-regulation.
➡️Tuning in’ to children’s sensory needs.
➡️Adapting responses to meet the needs of individual children and parents

You can learn more and register to attend here or contact [email protected]
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CCLPL Mindful Educator - Bi-Monthly Wellbeing and Self Care for Educators and Childminders

📅Date: 11th May

⏰Time: 7-8:30pm

📌Venue: Park Hotel, Dungarvan

👉To register, please click the following link cccw.ie/event/wellbeing-and-self-care-for-educators-and-childminders/ or click link in bio
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CCLPL Mindful Educator - Bi-Monthly Wellbeing and Self Care for Educators and  Childminders 

📅Date: 11th May

⏰Time: 7-8:30pm

📌Venue: Park Hotel, Dungarvan

👉To register, please click the following link https://cccw.ie/event/wellbeing-and-self-care-for-educators-and-childminders/ or click link in bio

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To register for Core Funding Quality and Inclusive Practice Plan Support Clinics on 6th May or 20th May please click the following link cccw.ie/event/core-funding-quality-and-inclusive-practice-plan/ ... See MoreSee Less

To register for Core Funding Quality and Inclusive Practice Plan Support Clinics on 6th May or 20th May please click the following link  https://cccw.ie/event/core-funding-quality-and-inclusive-practice-plan/

⏳Don't forget to register for CCLPL Always Children First DLP Training

📅 Date: Wednesday 6th May

⏰Time: 9:30am - 1pm

📌Venue: Viking Hotel, Cork Rd, Waterford

👉To register, please go to cccw.ie/event/always-children-first-designated-liaison-person-training-dlp/
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⏳Dont forget to register for CCLPL Always Children First DLP Training 

📅 Date: Wednesday 6th May

⏰Time: 9:30am - 1pm

📌Venue: Viking Hotel, Cork Rd, Waterford

👉To register, please go to https://cccw.ie/event/always-children-first-designated-liaison-person-training-dlp/

Government Funded Programme Information Session - 5th May
Core Funding Review & Confirm will open from 1 May - 14 May 2026.
CCLPL are holding a Review & Confirm Information Session on Tuesday the 5th of May at 7.30-8.30pm online.
If you wish to attend, please complete the below form and a link will be sent to your email provided on the day of the session Repeat Information Session: Core Funding May Review & Confirm – forms.cloud.microsoft/e/i073dByXT0
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Government Funded Programme Information Session - 5th May
Core Funding Review & Confirm will open from 1 May - 14 May 2026.
CCLPL are holding a Review & Confirm Information Session on Tuesday the 5th of May at 7.30-8.30pm online.
If you wish to attend, please complete the below form and a link will be sent to your email provided on the day of the session Repeat Information Session: Core Funding May Review & Confirm  – https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/i073dByXT0

Applications for Nurturing Skills Learner Fund (NSLF) 2026/2027 academic year close on 1st May 2026.

Applications must be submitted via the NSLF student portal. To register for the portal, send a request to [email protected]

The NSLF aims to help early years educators pursue level 7 and 8 early childhood care and education (ECEC) qualifications that have been approved by the Qualifications Advisory Board (QAB) while they continue to work in the sector.

A NSLF registration, employment record and application training webinar can be reviewed on the Early Years Hive.
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Applications for Nurturing Skills Learner Fund (NSLF) 2026/2027 academic year close on 1st May 2026. 

Applications must be submitted via the NSLF student portal. To register for the portal, send a request to NSLF@pobal.ie

The NSLF aims to help early years educators pursue level 7 and 8 early childhood care and education (ECEC) qualifications that have been approved by the Qualifications Advisory Board (QAB) while they continue to work in the sector. 

A NSLF registration, employment record and application training webinar can be reviewed on the Early Years Hive.