Clare County Childcare Committee

The role of Clare CCCs is to:
(a) In a consistent manner, act as the local agent of DCEDIY in the coordination and
delivery of the national early education and childcare programmes and the
implementation of Government policy at a local level
(b) Facilitate and support the development of quality, accessible Early Learning and
Care (ELC), School Aged Childcare (SAC) and Childminding services for the
overall benefit of children and their parents.
(c) Provide support and guidance to local ELC, SAC and Childminding service
providers and parents in relation to the national childcare programmes and support
the delivery of quality early learning and childcare in accordance with national
frameworks and policy objectives.
(d) Facilitate the development of ELC, SAC and Childminding in a strategic and
coordinated manner.
(e) Provide information and support to parents in relation to the provision of ELC, SAC
and Childminding services within their CCC area