Education ECCE: Online Resources

NCCA - Early Childhood

New developments in early childhood education and support materials.

Early Childhood Ireland

Early Childhood Ireland is the largest organisation in the early years sector, who support children and their families through preschool, afterschool, and full day-care provision nationwide.

Tusla - Child and Family Agency

Early Years Inspectorate publications.

CARE - European Early Childhood Education and Care

CARE is a collaborative project funded by the European Union to address issues related to the quality, inclusiveness, and individual, social, and economic benefits of Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) in Europe.

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