Coiste Cúram Leanaí Phort Láirge

Our goal is to develop, support and enhance a wide range of high quality, integrated, accessible and affordable early learning and care (ELC), school age childcare (SAC) and childminding services responsive to the rights and needs of children, their parents/guardians and of communities in Waterford.

Childcare Place Vacancies

Preschool

Preschool

Preschool

Jobs Notice Board

Denia Escobar

Dungarvan

To care for one child, 7 months old

Sophie and Swann

Dunmore East

To care for a 1 and 5 year old.

Amalina & Stephen

Tramore/ Waterford City

To care for one child age 6 months old

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Laois Education Support Centre

Webinar: Exploring AI and AI Literacy with Our Youngest Learners for Early Childhood Educators & Junior/Senior Infant Teachers & SNAs

📅 Wednesday 18th November 2026

⏰ 7pm -8 pm

Facilitator: Dr Paula Walshe is a lecturer in Early Childhood Education whose work focuses on play-based learning, STEAM, digital technologies, and AI literacy.

She is passionate about supporting early childhood educators and primary teachers to create engaging, future-focused learning experiences that nurture children's curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.

Artificial Intelligence is becoming an increasingly important part of children's lives. This webinar explores how early childhood educators and infant teachers can begin introducing age-appropriate concepts of AI and AI literacy, helping young children develop the skills to engage with emerging technologies thoughtfully, critically, and responsibly.

Learning Outcomes: By the end of this webinar, participants will:

👉Develop an understanding of AI literacy and its relevance for young children.
👉Explore age-appropriate ways to introduce AI concepts in early childhood settings and infant classrooms.
👉Consider strategies for encouraging critical thinking and responsible engagement with AI.
👉Examine practical approaches that align with current European guidance on AI in education.

Preschool staff registration link only us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wsr7Uu3NR3Kii84rPQiEUw
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Laois Education Support Centre

Webinar: Exploring AI and AI Literacy with Our Youngest Learners for Early Childhood Educators & Junior/Senior Infant Teachers & SNAs 

📅 Wednesday 18th November 2026

⏰  7pm -8 pm

Facilitator:   Dr Paula Walshe is a lecturer in Early Childhood Education whose work focuses on play-based learning, STEAM, digital technologies, and AI literacy. 

She is passionate about supporting early childhood educators and primary teachers to create engaging, future-focused learning experiences that nurture childrens curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.

Artificial Intelligence is becoming an increasingly important part of childrens lives. This webinar explores how early childhood educators and infant teachers can begin introducing age-appropriate concepts of AI and AI literacy, helping young children develop the skills to engage with emerging technologies thoughtfully, critically, and responsibly.

Learning Outcomes: By the end of this webinar, participants will:

👉Develop an understanding of AI literacy and its relevance for young children.
👉Explore age-appropriate ways to introduce AI concepts in early childhood settings and infant classrooms.
👉Consider strategies for encouraging critical thinking and responsible engagement with AI.
👉Examine practical approaches that align with current European guidance on AI in education.
 
Preschool staff registration link only https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wsr7Uu3NR3Kii84rPQiEUw

Waterford Local Authority Integration Team’s November 2026 Newsletter to read click the following link heyzine.com/flip-book/WaterfordLAITNovNewsletter.html

This month's edition includes upcoming community events, employment and education opportunities, immigration updates, volunteering opportunities, family and health supports, and information on services available throughout Waterford.
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Waterford Local Authority Integration Team’s November 2026 Newsletter to read click the following link https://heyzine.com/flip-book/WaterfordLAITNovNewsletter.html

This months edition includes upcoming community events, employment and education opportunities, immigration updates, volunteering opportunities, family and health supports, and information on services available throughout Waterford.

Free Webinar: Co-Constructing Digital Stories in Early Childhood Education presented by Dr. Anna Barr of National College of Ireland

💻 Online Event
🗓 Thursday 12th November
⏰ 7pm - 8:30pm

Overview:
Explore how to co-construct digital stories with children through playful, collaborative and inquiry-based approach.

This webinar will explore how educators can co-construct digital stories with children through playful, collaborative and inquiry-based approaches that align with early childhood pedagogy.

Learn how to:

🌟Co-create digital stories with young children
🌟Support creativity, language, STEAM and multimodal learning
🌟Explore playful stop-frame animation using open-ended materials

To register please go to www.eventbrite.com/e/co-constructing-digital-stories-in-early-childhood-education-tickets-2003427...
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Free Webinar: Co-Constructing Digital Stories in Early Childhood Education presented by Dr. Anna Barr of National College of Ireland

💻 Online Event
🗓   Thursday 12th November 
⏰ 7pm - 8:30pm

Overview:
Explore how to co-construct digital stories with children through playful, collaborative and inquiry-based approach.

This webinar will explore how educators can co-construct digital stories with children through playful, collaborative and inquiry-based approaches that align with early childhood pedagogy.

Learn how to:

🌟Co-create digital stories with young children
🌟Support creativity, language, STEAM and multimodal learning
🌟Explore playful stop-frame animation using open-ended materials

To register please go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/co-constructing-digital-stories-in-early-childhood-education-tickets-2003427109415

📣 Always Children First DLP Training

📅 Monday 23rd November
⏰1:30pm-5pm
📍The Park Hotel, Dungarvan X35 CC97

⭐This training is aimed at DLP's and Deputy DLP's.
⭐This is an additional module specifically to support DLPs in their challenging role.
⭐To be eligible for this training you must have completed the Always Children First Foundation training in the past year.

To register for Always Children First DLP Training please go to cccw.ie/event/designated-liaison-person-dlp-training
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📣 Always Children First DLP Training 

📅 Monday 23rd November 
⏰1:30pm-5pm
📍The Park Hotel, Dungarvan X35 CC97

⭐This training is aimed at DLPs and Deputy DLPs. 
⭐This is an additional module specifically to support DLPs in their challenging role. 
⭐To be eligible for this training you must have completed the Always Children First Foundation training  in the past year.  

To register for Always Children First DLP Training please go to https://cccw.ie/event/designated-liaison-person-dlp-training

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Please register for this workshop on the following link https://cccw.ie/event/supporting-aistear-in-practice-bringing-aistears-image-of-the-educator-to-life-in-practice/

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