There are three funding schemes for children available in Meath.
1. (ECCE Scheme)
The ECCE scheme designed to give children access to a free Pre School Year of appropriate programme based activities in the year before they start primary school. Participation in a pre school programme provides children with their first formal experience of early learning, the starting point of their education and social development outside the home. Children who avail of pre-school are more likely to be ready for school and a formal learning and social environment.
2011 MCCC list of ECCE services.pdf
2. (CCS Scheme)
Subvention (Discount) for parents in receipt of social welfare payments towards cost of childcare in community childcare settings
2011 MCCC Subvention List 2011.pdf
3. (CETS Scheme)
Funded child place for Parents returning to education/training on selected full and part-time VEC/FAS courses
2011 MCCC CETS providers.pdf
Parents Information Officer-
Maria Lynch is the Parents Information Officer for Meath County Childcare Committee.
Her role is to provide support and information to parents on their childcare enquiries and assist them in all their childcare needs. If you are looking for childcare in Meath please do not hesitate to contact her as she can form links with childminders in your area and provide you with advice and support in accessing childcare in Meath.
She also provides support to Parent and Toddler groups and works closely with them in accessing funding.
If you are a parent interested in setting up a Parent and Toddler Set please view the following document: Info on setting up a Parent and Toddler Group
If you are a parent who wishes to see when your local parent and toddler is being held please read Meath List of parent & toddler groups
You can contact Maria on 046-9073010, Mobile No: 086-6017276 or e-mail
parentsinfo@mccc.ie
ECCE Scheme
See our comprehensive list of Pre-school Services participating on the Early Childhood Care and Education Scheme in Co. Meath: ECCE in Meath.
Aistear Tip Sheets for Parents:
Subvention
If you are in receipt of any social welfare payments/benefits you may be entitled to a subsidy if your child attends a community based childcare facility.
If you are a parent interested in setting up a Parent and Toddler Set please view the following document: Info on setting up a Parent and Toddler Group (File size:55k)
Accessing Childcare in Meath
The early years of a child's life are vital. This is the time when parents, can help to set the foundation for your child's development.
Scientists and researchers around the world are now confirming that the brain growth and development of young children is deeply affected by their early experiences. The more you can ensure that these experiences are positive, the better off your children will be in the future.
Finding the right type of childcare for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make as a parent, because that childcare will have a significant impact on your child's life. You need to choose a childcare that will work with you as a partner in your
Child's development, and who will nurture and stimulate your child. You must also make sure that the childcare you choose meets your family's needs.
There are many options available to parents when searching for childcare and these include pre-school playgroups, nurseries, crèches, childminders, nannies and au pairs.
Meath County Childcare Committee have published two booklets that will help you as the parent or guardian makes the important decision about whether to choose either a centre based childcare service or a childminder who works from their own home.
Please follow the following links to avail of these publications
For a list of registered pre-schools in Meath contact the Meath County Childcare Committee office on 046-9073010For a list of childminders in your area contact the Meath Childminding Advisory Officer on 046-9073010
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