Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Childcare Committee is one of 33 County Childcare Committees, which have been established throughout Ireland under the Equal Opportunities Childcare Programme.

Mission, Aims & Objectives

That a range of affordable and accessible childcare options are available and provided within the county, which are of a high quality and standard, are child centred and are appropriate to the individual needs of the child.

Objectives

• To assist communities in identifying needs and gaps in service provision and to develop new services to meet these needs
• To facilitate the development of a co-ordinated approach to childcare training at all levels.
• To develop a targeted support strategy for equality, diversity and social inclusion.
• To work with other agencies in order to develop best practice guidelines for quality childcare provision and to enhance a co-ordinated approach to the development of childcare services.
• To support and develop countywide networks of childcare providers.
• To encourage employers to facilitate parents' childcare needs.
• To provide advice and information on grant applications and funding.