Longford Childcare Committee

16/10/2026

To celebrate and give childminders a chance to get together during National Childminding Week, Longford CCC are delighted to organise a 'Breathwork for Childminders' session with Trish McHugh in the BeWell Yoga Studio on Saturday the 17th of October from 10am-11:30am. Contact our Childminding Development Officer, Clare on 0871303595 to book your place or click this link https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/2001877034098?aff=oddtdtcreator

16/10/2026

Next week is National Childminding Week!

From 19 to 23 October, we are celebrating the incredible childminders across Ireland.
To mark the week, there are several FREE webinars packed with ideas, inspiration and practical support.

Feel free to contact your local City/County Childcare Committee’s Childminding Development Officer for more information: https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-children-disability-and-equality/campaigns/city-and-county-childcare-committees/

Register for any session at: https://www.betterstart.ie/training-events/
Learn more about the week at: https://www.letstalkchildminding.ie/

14/10/2026

The RSA’s free Check it Fits Service is visiting Longford and Westmeath next week. The Check it Fits service is a full-time, nationwide, free expert service which aims to put parent’s and guardian’s minds at ease that their child’s car seat is safely and securely fitted in their car. Visit www.rsa.ie/checkitfits to see the dates we are in your area. Our service is open from 10am – 5:30pm at each location and there is no need to book any appointment, just arrive during those times on the day.

14/10/2026

13/10/2026

Our Parent, baby & toddler group continues on tuesdays from 1030am ALL welcome

13/10/2026

School may finish in the afternoon but for many families, the day is far from over! If you’re using an after-school childcare service, the National Childcare Scheme (NCS) can help reduce the cost of registered childcare, making it easier to balance work, study and family life.

This October, check what supports are available to you and your family through www.ncs.gov.ie and apply today!

13/10/2026