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Free Pre-School year in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Scheme

Guide to the ECCE Programme and Administrative Procedures 
Treoir maidir leis an gClár ECCE agus na Nósanna Imeachta Riaracháin

Free Pre-School Year in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Guide for Parents

 Message for Parents and Providers

Tel: 01 6473000
Fax: 01 6473224
email: ECCE@dcya.gov.ie or Childcare@dcya.gov.ie
web: www.dcya.gov.ie