About Westmeath County Childcare Committee
Westmeath County Childcare Committee was established in May 2001 and is a key element of the Government's co-ordinated strategy to develop quality childcare in Ireland.
Its membership comprises of nominated representatives from Statutory Bodies, National Voluntary Childcare Organisations, Parnership and Community Groups.
The purpose of Westmeath County Childcare Committee is to assist in prioritising funding and its key aims are:
- To develop a coordinated strategy for childcare provision in Westmeath
- To increase the supply of Childcare Services
- To monitor the implementation of the Strategy
- To support and develop local networks of Childcare Providers
- To establish and maintain effective links with the appropriate county structures - County Developement Board, Local Development Boards, and Health Services Executive
- To raise awareness among parents on the importance of choosing quality childcare
The Committee has been to the forefront in the development of quality childcare in the county over the last six years. Working strategically with providers, Westmeath County Council, Westmeath County Enterprise Board, and the Health Services Executive, a successful partnership has been developed to support quality childcare providers through quality training, information and networking.
We are committed to creating an environment that values all children, by facilitating the development of an infrastructure of high quality childcare services that support the holistic development of children in the context of family and community throughout Westmeath. It assists in the development of childcare throughout the county by the provision of information, advice, support, training and networking opportunities.
Funded by the Irish Government
under the National Development Plan 2007-2013
