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ECCE
 

ECCE- March deadline extended to 30th April
The March deadline for receipt of completed transfer forms to Childcare Directorate in respect of children entering the ECCE scheme for the first time in the April term has been extended to 30 April 2010.  This is strictly for ECCE children who have not attended another service to date.  The completed transfer form should be accompanied with a completed Parent Declaration form, a copy of the child's birth certificate and a copy of proof evidence of the child's PPSN.  Proof of evidence can be a copy of a medical card, drugs card, or documentation from Dept. of Social and Family Affairs.

ECCE 2010 Application forms

ECCE 2010 application forms and guidelines are now available on the OMCYA website. Please click here to go to this page.

ECCE/CCS 2010 Timeline click here
 

Early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE) Scheme 2010
Electronic Returns – PPSN Verification Numbers

Children are eligible to participate in the free pre-school year from September 2010 if they were born between 2nd February 2006 and 30th June 2007. When services are processing electronic returns it is important that they:
  • Check that the parent has provided the correct PPSN number for the right child
  • The PPSN number is not incorrectly typed into the electronic return
  • Check the birth date falls within the qualifying period 

If a parent or service has submitted an incorrect PPSN number for a child or the birth date falls outside the qualifying period the service will not receive a capitation payment applicable under the Scheme. Any overpayment(s) will be deducted from future ECCE payments for the service.

If a free place has been provided for a child in the meantime services will be required to resolve this issue directly with parents.
Parents may appeal in writing to the OMYCA within 2 weeks from a service being notified of any PPSN verification discrepancies.

The following information will be required by the OMYCA:
  • A letter of appeal (sent by registered post)
  • The child’s birth certificate
  • Evidence of the relevant child’s PPSN number
 

ECCE Information Packs for new applicants will be available in April from South Dublin CCC please contact your project development officer for details. 
South Dublin CCC Supports

We can help to work out what the ECCE Scheme means for your service in terms of the following:

  • Completing your service returns
  • Financial Projections
  • Communicating with Parents

We also have a simple leaflet about the scheme available for providers to distribute to parents and information about choosing a childcare service.  (see our parents pack page)
Please contact your project development officer in South Dublin County Childcare Committee.


ECCE Forms & Guidelines

OMCYA ECCE info