Creative play idea
Why not combine outdoor play with indoor play today.
Gets the kids to design their own playing pieces for X’s and O’s by painting pebbles and then using them to play the game.
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Lets Give Treats a Break
Great Healthy Snack ideas
Keep their hunger at bay with these healthy snack ideas
Healthy snacks can help keep up children’s energy levels between meals, and are a great opportunity to give their diet a nutrition boost. You can help them grow into healthy adults by making sure they are snacking on food that is good for them.
For some great ideas why not check out SafeFood.ie
https://www.safefood.net/healthy-snacks-for-children
LEARNER FUND OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS
**Reminder** Please Share!
Learner Fund Bursary Applications 2021!!
Carlow Childcare Committee are delighted to announce that the DCEDIY Learner Fund Graduate Bursary for Practitioners who have graduated at Level 7, 8 or 9 on the QFA is open for applications.
A Childminder Bursary for Tusla Registered Childminders who have gained an Early Years qualification at Level 5 or 6 is also available.
Closing date 1st October.
For further information and application forms please see our website :https://carlowccc.ie/other-funding/ or contact officeadmin@carlowccc.e or 059 9140244
Healthy routines start with sleep
Children need sleep to help them grow and develop healthily.
As parents, we’re aware of the health risks for our children from too many “treat” foods, too many sugary drinks or not being active enough. But did you know that sleep is also important for children’s health?
Sleep is central to a child’s health and wellbeing. For children, it influences their development in many ways from managing their emotions to the development of their thought-process and physical health.
Lack of sleep can increase the risk of a child becoming overweight which could lead to obesity, heart disease, and even cancer as they get older. Sleep affects our appetite and being up for longer means there are more chances to eat, which can mean gaining weight.
Our experts say that healthy routines often start with sleep. And a regular routine at bedtime can really help improve children’s sleep as it helps our body clocks develop into their natural, regular rhythm.
In this video our Chief Specialist in Nutrition, Dr Marian O’Reilly explains how sleep can impact on our health and diet.
It can be hard to stick to a bedtime routine especially as children have been out of their school routine. Research shows these factors help develop a good bedtime routine:
- Developing a positive experience between parents and children at bedtime – things like talking to your child, reading or singing before bed. Along with hugs and kisses to say goodnight.
- Washing before bed. Cleaning teeth, washing faces, having a bath or shower all help set up a good bedtime routine
- Having main meals at least two hours before bedtime. A healthy snack can be eaten in the hour or two leading up to bedtime.
Aim to get enough sleep for your child’s age
Children of different ages need different amounts of sleep and while there are no exact amounts, in general, children aged between five and 12 need at least ten hours of sleep – this of course can vary between children.
Aim for:
| 3 – 5 year olds | 11 – 12 hours at night, plus a daytime rest of up to 1 hour |
| 5 -12 year olds | 10+ hours |
| over 12 year olds and teenagers | 8 – 9 hours |
For babies and toddlers
| About 6 months old | 10-11 hours at night plus 3 daytime naps (1.5 – 2 hours for 2 of the naps) |
| About 9 months old | 10-12 hours at night plus 2 daytime naps (1.5 – 2 hours) |
| About 1 year | 10-12 hours at night plus 2 daytime naps (1 – 2 hours) |
| About 2 years | 10-12 hours at night plus 1 daytime nap (1.5 – 2 hours) |
https://www.safefood.net/start/sleep?fbclid=IwAR3zKCv1yRhNpAiQSr07_Tf8Po7rBIlRdgsjd4aSPLARZW4YOie-sCYEhb0
****TUSLA Re-registration Reminder****
The final deadline for the completion of the Tusla Re-Registration of Early Years childcare services is 1 November 2021. Services with open applications for Re-registration must complete and submit their applications by this date.
Have you been in contact with CCCC regarding your Re-registration application?
CCCC are available to assist you in finalising your application and to provide supports and information as necessary.
Please inform us:
– If you require support,
– If you have submitted all required documentation and are awaiting the completion of the Re-registration process
– If you have received confirmation of completion of your Re-registration application.
If you require support please contact us at Carlow CCC; email info@carlowccc.ie or phone 059 9140244.
*** Job Vacancy ***
Anne’s Montessori Playschool,
Hacketstown,
Co .Carlow
We wish to recruit one Early Years Educator for our morning sessional service.
21hours per week 38 weeks fixed term contract.
Applicants must have QQI Level 6 in Early Years Education with e learning child protection completed.
Garda Vetting will be required.
Please submit CV with two references and a cover letter to
annesmontessoriplayschool@gmail.com
Closing date for applications is 12pm Monday 6th September
***EXTENSION ANNOUNCEMENT***
***EXTENSION ANNOUNCEMENT***
Playing Outside Grant under the Early Learning and Care and School-Age Childcare Capital Programme
The objective of this grant is to support services to enhance their outdoor spaces for play and learning. .
The Playing Outside Grant will be administered by Pobal on behalf of the Department and the new deadline for applications is Sept 10th @5pm. If you need assistance, please call us on 059 9140244 and we will happily support your application.
