ALT Photograph shows two smiling children wearing winter clothing, crouched down, and playing with snow. Above the photograph is a blue textbox that reads (translated to Irish), "Did you know? You can claim additional hours under your National Childcare Scheme (NCS) subsidy during the Christmas break! Visit www.ncs.gov.ie for more details". Below the photograph shows a yellow textbox with the logos for First 5, the Government of Ireland, and the National Childcare Scheme.

ALT An infographic to explain What is the Aistear Siolta Practice Guide

ALT A photo of young children playing in after-school care.

ALT Photograph shows an early years educator teaching a music class to her students. Above the photograph is a blue textbox that reads, "Did you know? All families with children under 15 can apply for subsidies under the National Childcare Scheme (NCS!)". Below the photograph is a yellow textbox with the logos for First 5, the Government of Ireland, and the National Childcare Scheme.

ALT Photograph shows children laughing and playing with colourful balls. Above the photograph is a brown textbox that reads (translated to Irish), "Did you know? All families with children under 15 can apply for subsidies under the National Childcare Scheme (NCS)!". Below the photograph is a yellow textbox with the logos for First 5, the Government of Ireland, and the National Childcare Scheme.

ALT Photograph in purple shows the Safe Food logo at the top, with the logos for First 5 and the Government of Ireland at the bottom. The text reads, "A healthy lunchbox includes at least one serving from each food group: Wholemeal cereals and breads, potatoes, pasta and rice, Meat, poultry, fish, eggs, beans and nuts, Vegetables, salads and fruits, Milk, yoghurt and cheese.

ALT Photograph shows children playing with large building blocks at the NCS stand at Bord Bia Bloom. Above the photograph is a red textbox with the title; "Bloom 29 May - 2 June". Below the photograph is a yellow textbox with the logos for First 5, the National Childcare Scheme, and the Government of Ireland.

ALT Photograph shows a close-up of a child's hand, placing a yellow flower in an adult's hand. Above the photograph is a green textbox with the title; "Did you know that you can still avail of a National Childcare Scheme (NCS) subsidy whether or not you’re currently employed?" Below the photograph is a yellow textbox with the logos for First 5, the National Childcare Scheme, and the Government of Ireland.

ALT A small boy and girl are playing with bright autumn leaves and throwing them in the air.