Other Funding

The distribution of capital funding is determined on an annual basis by DCEDIY, having regard to the needs of children, families and service providers, and Departmental priorities.

Details of 2023 Capital Funding will be included here once announced. 

Learner Bursary

A DCEDIY initiative administered by Pobal, the Learner Fund offers a bursary of €1000 to early years educators who are new graduates and:

  • have obtained a recognised Level 7/8/9 award on the DCEDIY Early Years Recognised Qualifications list
  • were working in a Tusla-registered ELC service prior to commencing their studies and are currently working in a Tusla-registered ELC service
  • did not receive public funding in support of completing the award

Applications open on 12th August 2024 and the closing date is 27 September 2024.

Completed application form along with supporting qualifications documentation and photo ID should be emailed to your local CCC.

Bursary Applicant Rules:

Application Form:

 

Please note that, to avail of the bursary, the course undertaken must be on the list of courses recognised by the Department. The list of approved courses can be found here:   https://www.gov.ie/en/service/000073-recognition-of-an-early-years-qualification/

Early Years Recognised Qualifications list

Complaints Form

If you have a query please contact us on 01 4851727 or info@fingalcountychildcare.ie   

But if you have a complaint please fill in the form below. Staff are trained to answer your queries/complaints and every effort is made to resolve them promptly and efficiently. We endeavour to get back to you within 48 hours.