The Board of Northside Community Enterprises CLG (NCE) is delighted to announce the signing of a contract for funding from the Department of Children, Disability, and Equality (DCDE). This funding will enable the delivery of a full-time childcare service in the Churchfield area, to be named “NCE Little Hands Churchfield, Childcare and Early Education Centre.”
The project involves significant renovation and upgrades to the premises, both inside and out, to ensure a high-quality and sustainable childcare service for the local community. All necessary preparatory work and planning have been completed, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. This will lead to an expanded and enhanced service offering.
In adherence with legislation, the Public Procurement process for the renovation and upgrade works will commence in May 2025. Stakeholders are committed to completing the extensive works as quickly as possible, with the aim of opening NCE Little Hands Churchfield on a phased basis as early as possible in 2026.
Northside Community Enterprises CLG (NCE), Cork City Childcare Committee, Pobal, the Department of Children, Disability, and Equality (DCDE), and other relevant stakeholders will continue to work closely together to deliver this project. They look forward to the next phase of this extensive project.
Fr John O’Donovan, Chairperson of NCE Board of Management, said: ‘I would like to sincerely thank the Department of Children Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth for the provision of Capital Funding and for their ongoing support. I would also like to acknowledge Pobal, Cork City Childcare and the many public representatives who have worked tirelessly to make this project possible.As childcare providers in Cork City for the last 31 years, both in Sunbeam and Farranferris, the Management and Board of N.C.E. C.L.G. fully appreciate the urgency of providing childcare places in the city and the essential need for supporting parents and children in the community.’
For support with accessing Early Learning and Care or School Aged Childcare for September 2025, please contact Cork City Childcare, who are available to assist.
