Education 0-5 years
The ECCE programme is a universal two-year pre-school programme available to all children within the eligible age range. The programme is available to all children who have turned 2 years and 8 months of age before August 31st as long they won’t turn 5 years and 6 months of age on or before June 30th of the programme year.
The compulsory school age in Ireland is 6 and all forms of pre-primary education are optional. However, children from the age of 4 can be enrolled in primary schools.
Aistear is the curriculum framework for children from birth to 6 years in Ireland. It provides information for adults to help them plan for and provide enjoyable and challenging experiences so that all children can grow and develop as competent and confident learners within loving relationships with others.
Carlow Childcare Committee has information to support parents and families in Carlow with their childcare requirements – Parents – Carlow County Childcare Committee
The National Parent Council provides information and training for parents nationwide – Early Years | National Parents Council (npc.ie)
The Importance of Play- links to resources