As you are aware NCNA and IPPA are amalgamting to form Early Childhood Ireland in September. We are having a sale of all our resources and publications at a reduced cost.

The following list of resources and publication are available:

9 Steps to choosing a nursery €100 per box (250 per box) - A parents guide to choosing quality childcare for their child

Daily Record Books - €12 (10 per pack). This record book allows staff to complete sections about the activities of each child throughout their day in the childcare centres which is essential for feedback to parents & guardians.

Medication Sheets - €3 (12 per pack)

Minimum Quality Standards €5

Staff Record Book €5

Quality Matters €15 (limited stock available)

Guilding Practitioners through Observations, Planning and Reflection €15 (more commonly known as the Observations book). The aim of this book is to support staff in developing a way of working that is child centred, built on each child’s needs, interests and abilities, one where children’s play is observed frequently and these observations used to formulate plans for future activities and to record the development of the children.

The Green Light - Practical, Exciting and Energy Saving Projects for Young Children and Early Years Services €17. This publication has 3 sections: Green projects that children and services have carried out with step by step guidelines. Section 2 details the Green School Flag process and green activities. In Section 4 SEAI (Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland) look at energy usage in the centre and give advice, guidelines and information on how to reduce energy costs etc.

NCNA Office is located in Bluebell in Dublin 12 and we are suggesting that collections or deliveries can be arranged. The contact person is Kelly Whitham and she can be reached at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or (01) 4601138 extension 3. If you have any questions or queries please do not hesitate to contact Kelly.