Offaly County Childcare Committee -

 Áine Brummell - 086 866 4015, Sylvia Mooney - 085 178 3399, Frances Doyle - 085 228 4121, Siobhán Egan - 085 178 3397, Noeleen Brummell - 085 1393042

info@offalychildcare.com

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Welcome to Offaly County Childcare Committee

Our site is packed with information so whether you're a parent, working with children, interested in a childcare career or just browsing, this is the place for you!

Offaly County Childcare Committee is located at a new address:  8 O'Connor Square, Tullamore, Co. Offaly, R35 Y2T5

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PRIVACY POLICY

This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which Offaly Childcare Committee collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users (each, a "User") of the http://www.offalychildcare.com website ("Site").

 

PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION

We may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our site, register on the site, fill out a form, respond to a survey, and in connection with other activities, services, features or resources we make available on our Site. Users may be asked for, as appropriate, name, email address, mailing address, phone number. Users may, however, visit our Site anonymously. We will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can always refuse to supply personally identification information, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain Site related activities.

NON-PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION

We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our Site. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer and technical information about Users means of connection to our Site, such as the operating system and the Internet service providers utilized and other similar information.

WEB BROWSER COOKIES

Our Site may use "cookies" to enhance User experience. User's web browser places cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. It is important to note that these cookies do not collect or store any personal information or data that can be used to identify a specific living person. Users may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If they do so, note that some parts of the Site may not function properly.

HOW WE USE COLLECTED INFORMATION

Offaly Childcare Committee may collect and use Users personal information for the following purposes:

  • To run and operate our Site we may need your information to display content on the Site correctly.
  • To improve customer service
  • Information you provide helps us respond to your customer service requests and support needs more efficiently.
  • To personalise user experience
  • We may use information in the aggregate to understand how our Users as a group use the services and resources provided on our Site.
  • To improve our Site We may use feedback you provide to improve our products and services.
  • To send periodic emails We may use the email address to respond to their inquiries, questions, and/or other requests.

HOW WE PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION

We adopt appropriate data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal information and data stored on our Site.

SHARING YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION

We do not sell, trade, or rent Users personal identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with our business partners, trusted affiliates and advertisers for the purposes outlined above. We may use third party service providers to help us operate our business and the Site or administer activities on our behalf, such as sending out newsletters or surveys. We may share your information with these third parties for those limited purposes provided that you have given us your permission.

ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTERS

If User decides to opt-in to our mailing list, they will receive emails that may include company news, updates, related product or service information, etc. If at any time the User would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, we include detailed unsubscribe instructions at the bottom of each email or User may contact us via our Site. We may use third party service providers to help us operate our business and the Site or administer activities on our behalf, such as sending out newsletters or surveys. We may share your information with these third parties for those limited purposes provided that you have given us your permission.

THIRD PARTY WEBSITES

Users may find advertising or other content on our Site that link to the sites and services of our partners, suppliers, advertisers, sponsors, licensors and other third parties. We do not control the content or links that appear on these sites and are not responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to or from our Site. In addition, these sites or services, including their content and links, may be constantly changing. These sites and services may have their own privacy policies and customer service policies. Browsing and interaction on any other website, including websites which have a link to our Site, is subject to that website's own terms and policies.

CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

Offaly Childcare Committee has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.

YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS

By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.

CONTACTING US

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please contact us.

 

This document was last updated on May 25, 2018

Links

Some useful website links for both childcare providers and parents

Access and Inclusion Model http://aim.gov.ie/
Aistear https://www.ncca.ie/en/early-childhood/aistear
Barnardos  http://www.barnardos.ie/
Child Safeguarding http://childsafeguardingelc.ie/training-and-information/
Childminding - National Action Plan (2021-2028) www.gov.ie/national action plan for childminding 2021-2028
Childminding Ireland  http://www.childminding.ie/ 
Children and Young People's Services Committee https://www.cypsc.ie/
Comhairle na nÓg   http://www.comhairlenanog.ie/
Constitution of Ireland https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/d5bd8c-constitution-of-ireland/
Department of Children Equality Disability Integration and Youth www.gove.ie/DCEDIY
First 5 - CPD Resources for Practitioners https://first5.gov.ie/practitioners/continuing-professional-development
First 5 - Guidance during COVID-19 https://first5.gov.ie/practitioners/reopening
Forbairt Naionrai Teo  http://www.naionrai.ie/
Early Childhood Ireland  http://www.earlychildhoodireland.ie/
Health & Safety Authority  http://www.hsa.ie/
Health Service Executive  http://www.hse.ie/
Help My Kid Learn http://www.helpmykidlearn.ie/
Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children  https://www.ispcc.ie
Let's Get Ready https://www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/1e8a3-lets-get-ready
Let's Play Ireland https://www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/lets-play-ireland/
Laois Offaly Educational Training Board https://www.loetb.ie/
My County Childcare Committee https://myccc.ie/
National Childcare Scheme https://ncs.gov.ie/en/
National Council for Curriculum & Assessment  http://www.ncca.ie/
National Council for Special Education  https://ncse.ie/
National Parents Council  http://www.npc.ie/
Offaly County Council  http://www.offaly.ie/
Ombudsman for Children  http://www.oco.ie/
Parents Plus Charity  https://www.parentsplus.ie/
Pavee Point  http://www.paveepoint.ie/
Play Board  http://www.playboard.org/
POBAL  https://www.pobal.ie/
Preschool at Home Hub https://first5.gov.ie/parents/pre-school-at-home
Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI Awards)  http://www.qqi.ie/
Revenue (TWSS - Covid19) https://www.revenue.ie
Siolta http://siolta.ie/
Steiner Montessori  https://www.cngcns.com/steiner-schools-in-ireland
St Nicholas Montessori Society of Ireland  http://www.montessoriireland.ie/
Supporting Children https://www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/ea6cd-supporting-children-and-parents/?referrer=http://www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/42dcb-supporting-children/
The Child & Family Agency (TÚSLA)  http://www.tusla.ie/
 
   

Tracey Buckley Childcare Resource Library

pic for library April 19th 2012, Offaly County Childcare Committee re-dedicated its Childcare Resource Library to the memory of our friend and colleague, Tracey Buckley, who sadly passed away at the age of 31, in February 2011. Tracey worked with Offaly County Childcare Committee as Clerical Support Worker for four years. One of Tracey's actions was to stock and catalogue the Resource Centre. The Childcare Resource Library will be a permanent reminder of Tracey's dedication to her work and will provide services and students in the county with an invaluable resource.

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Supporting Quality Childcare in Offaly

Offaly County Childcare Committee support the development of quality, affordable, inclusive, accessible childcare and family friendly services for all children in every part of the county.

Offaly County Childcare Committee has been meeting since May 2001 and is made up of representatives from the statutory sector, social partners, community groups, voluntary groups, the Community and Voluntary Forum, National Voluntary Children's Organisations, providers of childcare, and parents - all of whom have a vested interest in childcare provision in the county.

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