About Us

Introduction

Cork City Childcare Committee was formed in 2001 and set up the Cork City Childcare Company. The Board of Directors has the following representation: Parents, Employers, National Voluntary Childcare Organisations, Statutory Bodies, Childcare Providers and the Community and Voluntary Sectors.

Mission Statement

Cork City Childcare Committee is a partnership which focuses on facilitating and integrating the provision of quality childcare services and facilities in line with recognised childcare principles and guidelines and compatible human resource development objectives. We do this through facilitation, capacity building and the creation of an enabling environment.

Organisation Objectives

  • To establish a credible childcare committee
  • To support the development of childcare in Cork City
  • To support the development of partnerships to develop childcare initiatives
  • To support the development of capacity of all childcare service providers
  • To support the involvement of all interested stakeholders in the future development of the childcare sector in Cork City.

Aims

  • To contribute to meaningful enhancement and increases in Childcare supply and provision in Cork City
  • To contribute to enhancement of information base in relation to National Childcare Data
  • To establish networks and partnerships which progress the childcare agenda
  • To interact appropriately with Cork County Childcare Committee and other committees with a view to enhancing and promoting childcare in Ireland
  • To adopt complementary approach to other providers in the city to use resources to their optimum
  • To establish and maintain links with the appropriate city and county structures
  • To review and evaluate progress against stated objectives.

Financial Information

An overview, details of finance and activities, documents and people can be viewed by clicking on the PDF icon

Tina Hayes

Childcare Co-Ordinator

tina@corkcitychildcare.ie

Tina has overall responsibility for the work of the company. Tina’s primary role is to develop and drive through the strategic goals of the company.

Lisa Honohan

Finance Officer

lisa@corkcitychildcare.ie

Lisa works part time to assist childcare groups to develop capacity in financial reporting, taxation and human resource systems. All the finance tasks are the responsibility of Lisa.

Leanne Twomey

Development Officer

leanne@corkcitychildcare.ie

Area
Cork City South West
Parent &Toddler Groups
 Networks
South Lee Private Network

 

Michelle Lynch

Development Officer

michelle@corkcitychildcare.ie

 Area
Cork City Northwest
Networks
North West Community Network
Ballyphehane Togher Network

Deirdre Cotter

Development Officer

deirdrec@corkcitychildcare.ie

Area 
Cork City Chain Service
Networks
LINC Network

Christine Murray

Development Officer

christine@corkcitychildcare.ie

Area
Cork City South East
Ukrainian Response Officer
Networks
Mahon Network

Gráinne Hayes

Development Officer

grainne@corkcitychildcare.ie

 Area
Cork City North East
 Networks
Mayfield Glen Glanmire Network
North Lee Private Network

 

 

 

Nessa Goulding

Regional Childminding Development Officer

Cork City Childcare Information

info@corkcitychildcare.ie

Tel: 021 4310500

 

 

Jenny O’Driscoll

Administrator

jenny@corkcitychildcare.ie

Jenny is responsible for the day to day running of Cork City Childcare Offices

 

The Committee

Marian Quinn

Chairperson / Director

Eileen Wedel

Sectary / Director

Eibhlin Mhic Pharthaláin

Director

Johanna Forde

Director

Advisors

Representing

Sarah O’ Gorman

Barnardos

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