Early Childhood Ireland

Early Childhood is the leading national children’s advocacy and membership organisation. We work in partnership with Early Years, School Age Care and Childminding settings to ensure that every child is thriving and learning. We advocate for an effective and inclusive system which values, supports and invests in childhood, children and services.

Our Vision is that every child is thriving and learning in quality Early Years and School Age Care in centre-based and Childminding settings.

Our Mission is to champion quality for children in Early Years, School Age Care and Childminding settings, through our work with our members and on the system.

Our two ambitions are that by 2026:

• Early Childhood Ireland is the leading membership organisation in the sector and our members are leading the way in achieving quality practice in their child-centred settings.

• Early Childhood Ireland is the leading advocate for children in EY, SAC and Childminding in Ireland, has influenced policy and legislative development in this area, towards the quality system we have championed.