Early Learning
The Early Learning section of our website aims to promote the importance of learning from an early age. An important part of a child’s life is the education and care they need and receive from their parents/guardians, friends and relatives. This zone contains ideas, approaches and information on creating a nurturing environment for your young ones- whether it is in your own home, at a crèche, after school or in the park. Young children can exhaust as much as they excite, can demand as much as they give, but we must not forget our role in opening doors of wonder and mystery in their ever-expanding worlds. While they bravely grope their way around we must always offer our hand to guide them as they explore the world of colours, sounds, smells, stings, burns, rain, snow and sunshine.
Early childhood education generally means education for children before the start of formal schooling. The legislation on school attendance requires children to be at school (or receiving an education) from the age of 6. Almost all 5 year olds and half of 4 year olds attend school attend primary-level school.
Links and Resources
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Pre-School/Early Start
The Early Start Pre-School Pilot Project is a one-year preventative intervention scheme offered in selected schools in designated disadvantaged areas in Ireland. The objective of the programme, which is... more »
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Mother/Father-Toddler Groups
Parent and Baby/Toddler Groups can be a great way of meeting other people with children the same age as yours in your area. While these were traditionally aimed at mothers, they are now aimed at... more »
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Childcare Options
When you start thinking about childcare, whether for a baby or an older child, you will need to start listing the most important aspects of childcare from your point of view. A key overall issue to... more » -
Early Learning Support
Early Learning Support Centres and Childcare Facilities aim to provide the highest standard of care, dedicating their time to the development and care of young children. For many parents, the...more »
