Publications for Childcare Providers
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National Childcare Regulations 2006
Regulations governing pre-school services are formulated, monitored and implemented by the Child Welfare and Policy Unit of the Office of the Minister for Children.
Any queries on inspections of childcare facilities should be made directly to the Pre-School Offices of the Health Service Executive on 044 - 93 36 070
Equality and Diversity Reports
A working group on behalf of Westmeath County Childcare committee have published 2 reports:
- Including Children With Special Needs in Mainstream Childcare (PDF, 2.18Mb)
- Directory of Services for Children with Special Needs in Westmeath (PDF, 2.12Mb)
- Creating Solutions from Diversity
These publications are aimed at Parents, Childcare Providers, Childminders and Health Professionals. The information in these publications were checked and believed to be correct at the time of going to print.
Newsletter
If you have any childcare information you would like to share with others through our newsletter please send to Westmeath County Childcare Committee Ltd., 6 St. John's Tce., Blackhall, Mullingar.
Training Prospectus
Please check out our Training Prospectus for 2008 to see if our courses may be of help to you.
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